Bismarck, ND → Poughkeepsie, NY · Cross-country move
About 1,614 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,650–$9,890, delivery in 5–10 days, 42 carriers on the Bismarck side and 267 in Poughkeepsie.
Poughkeepsie sits about 1,614 miles east of Bismarck, which makes this an interstate relocation from North Dakota to New York that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,650 to $9,890 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 28 hours (4 driving days).
On the Bismarck side there are 42 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (32 of them authorized for interstate work), and 267 around Poughkeepsie (103 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 Poughkeepsie.
Bismarck has a population of about 76,000 and Poughkeepsie about 32,000. Poughkeepsie is the denser city (6,137 people per square mile versus 2,123 in Bismarck), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New York is a higher-cost state than North Dakota, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,660 | $3,240 | $3,960 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,990 | $4,860 | $5,930 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,650 | $8,110 | $9,890 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,640 | $12,970 | $15,820 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,620 | $17,830 | $21,760 |
$2,260–$3,190
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,460–$3,620
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,650–$9,890
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,660 to $3,960 for a studio, $3,990 to $5,930 for a one-bedroom, $6,650 to $9,890 for a two-bedroom, $10,640 to $15,820 for a three-bedroom and $14,620 to $21,760 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,614 road miles (1,368 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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.
Yes. Crossing from North Dakota into New York 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,260 to $3,190 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,460 to $3,620. 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.
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 Bismarck–Poughkeepsie corridor.