Cincinnati, OH → Akron, OH · Regional long-distance move
About 244 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,340–$3,480, delivery in 1–2 days, 558 carriers on the Cincinnati side and 349 in Akron.
Moving from Cincinnati to Akron is a regional long-distance move of roughly 244 road miles, heading northeast within Ohio.
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 $2,340 to $3,480 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 54 min.
On the Cincinnati side there are 558 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (420 of them authorized for interstate work), and 349 around Akron (215 interstate). For an in-state 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 Akron.
Cincinnati has a population of about 314,367 and Akron about 189,691. The two cities have comparable density (3,976 and 3,077 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,740 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,400 | $1,710 | $2,090 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,340 | $2,850 | $3,480 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,740 | $4,560 | $5,560 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,140 | $6,270 | $7,650 |
$400–$570
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,240–$1,820
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,340–$3,480
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 $1,170 to $1,740 for a studio, $1,400 to $2,090 for a one-bedroom, $2,340 to $3,480 for a two-bedroom, $3,740 to $5,560 for a three-bedroom and $5,140 to $7,650 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 244 road miles (207 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 54 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Cincinnati and Akron are in Ohio, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $400 to $570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,240 to $1,820. 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 Cincinnati–Akron corridor.