Binghamton, NY → Traverse City, MI · Long-distance move

Movers from Binghamton to Traverse City

About 613 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,010–$5,970, delivery in 2–5 days, 77 carriers on the Binghamton side and 53 in Traverse City.

613 miroad distance
11 h 16 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,010–$5,9702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Binghamton, New York
To: Traverse City, Michigan
Road distance: ≈ 613 miles (519 straight-line)
Drive time: 11 h 16 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 77 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination: 53 (19 interstate)

Reverse: Traverse City → Binghamton

Traverse City sits about 613 miles northwest of Binghamton, which makes this an interstate relocation from New York to Michigan that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $4,010 to $5,970 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 11 h 16 min.

On the Binghamton side there are 77 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (33 of them authorized for interstate work), and 53 around Traverse City (19 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Traverse City.

Binghamton has a population of about 47,000 and Traverse City about 16,000. Binghamton is considerably denser (4,578 people per square mile versus 1,894), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Michigan than in New York, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Binghamton to Traverse City

Full-service estimate for 613 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,600	$1,960	$2,390
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,410	$2,930	$3,580
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,010	$4,890	$5,970
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,420	$7,830	$9,550
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,820	$10,760	$13,130

Rental truck (DIY)

$930–$1,310

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,570–$2,300

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,010–$5,970

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Binghamton (origin)

Willow Run Foods Incorporated

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 27814
MC: 249740
Based in: Kirkwood, NY 13795 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 90 trucks, 153 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (800) 234-7550 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rogers Service Group INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 15059
MC: 105117
Based in: Binghamton, NY 13905 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (607) 797-7333 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coachmaster Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Serafini Transportation Corp

USDOT: 534719
MC: 154046
Based in: Binghamton, NY 13901 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 30 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (607) 762-5480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Binghamton-Ithaca Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 163487
MC: 217257
Based in: Binghamton, NY 13901 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (607) 723-9433 Route Verify on FMCSA

U Save Auto Rental Repair

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Sunco Holding Corp

USDOT: 1348719
MC: 518757
Based in: Binghamton, NY 13905 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (607) 772-0999 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dimon & Bacorn Co Of Binghamton

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Pettis Moving Company INC

USDOT: 15010
MC: 79862
Based in: Vestal, NY 13850 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (607) 798-0099 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rogers Industrial Specialists LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 843385
MC: 372490
Based in: Binghamton, NY 13903 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (607) 722-4949 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bk Energy INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2061721
MC: 796019
Based in: Vestal, NY 13850 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (607) 785-3393 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 77 movers in Binghamton

Near Traverse City (destination)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Nordic Movers INC

USDOT: 1469296
MC: 554951
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (231) 947-8880 Route Verify on FMCSA

Denoyer Brothers Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 381828
MC: 134935
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (231) 946-4550 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cj Schueller LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 886575
MC: 1652579
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (231) 313-6085 Route Verify on FMCSA

Reliance Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2414628
MC: 831188
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (231) 403-9030 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bayside Moving & Storage

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Able Forwarders INC

USDOT: 882204
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (231) 946-4593 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alfarhan Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4172233
MC: 1604996
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (313) 398-8488 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grey Kitty Labs LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4312292
MC: 1681000
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (425) 698-8595 Route Verify on FMCSA

Willow Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4051865
MC: 1535580
Based in: Interlochen, MI 49643 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (231) 632-7020 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 53 movers in Traverse City

Tips for this move

Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Traverse City if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Binghamton to Traverse City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,600 to $2,390 for a studio, $2,410 to $3,580 for a one-bedroom, $4,010 to $5,970 for a two-bedroom, $6,420 to $9,550 for a three-bedroom and $8,820 to $13,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Traverse City from Binghamton?

About 613 road miles (519 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 16 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from New York into Michigan makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Binghamton to Traverse City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $930 to $1,310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,570 to $2,300. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Binghamton–Traverse City corridor.