Poughkeepsie, NY

Columbus, GA → Poughkeepsie, NY · Long-distance move

Movers from Columbus to Poughkeepsie

About 1,032 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,170–$7,700, delivery in 3–7 days, 138 carriers on the Columbus side and 267 in Poughkeepsie.

  • 1,032 miroad distance
  • 18 h 30 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,170–$7,7002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,032 miles (874 straight-line)
Drive time
18 h 30 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
138 (70 interstate)
Movers at destination
267 (103 interstate)

Reverse: Poughkeepsie → Columbus

Moving from Columbus to Poughkeepsie is a long-distance move of roughly 1,032 road miles, heading northeast from Georgia to New York.

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 $5,170 to $7,700 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 18 h 30 min.

On the Columbus side there are 138 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (70 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.

Columbus has a population of about 202,171 and Poughkeepsie about 32,000. Poughkeepsie is the denser city (6,137 people per square mile versus 956 in Columbus), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New York is a higher-cost state than Georgia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Columbus to Poughkeepsie

Full-service estimate for 1,032 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,070 $2,520 $3,080
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,100 $3,780 $4,620
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,170 $6,310 $7,700
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,280 $10,090 $12,310
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,380 $13,880 $16,930

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,510–$2,130

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

Portable container

$1,940–$2,850

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

Full-service mover

$5,170–$7,700

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Columbus (origin)

Transworth Leasing LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2392424
MC
822379
Based in
Columbus, GA 31904 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Aflac INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
814481
Based in
Columbus, GA 31999 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

McCarley Moving And Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
92776
MC
129383
Based in
Columbus, GA 31906 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Coleman American Moving Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1119388
MC
458315
Based in
Columbus, GA 31906 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Np Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3040529
MC
44363
Based in
Columbus, GA 31909 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Two Men And A Truck - Columbus

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4300155
MC
1674563
Based in
Columbus, GA 31904 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Als Van Line Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
539836
MC
268369
Based in
Columbus, GA 31903 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Smith Transportation Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1873589
MC
676526
Based in
Upatoi, GA 31829 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

All 138 movers in Columbus

Near Poughkeepsie (destination)

Arnoff Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
57976
MC
3748
Based in
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Lightning Express Delivery Service INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
871631
MC
421420
Based in
Gardiner, NY 12525 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

McCollister's Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
289344
MC
668184
Based in
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Finnegan'S Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
17724
MC
111474
Based in
Newburgh, NY 12550 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Nembhard Fiber Construction LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4370692
Based in
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Brooklyn Bottling Of Milton New York INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
568013
MC
277000
Based in
Milton, NY 12547 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Valley Pallet Recyclers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3076753
MC
65716
Based in
Milton, NY 12547 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Hot Tub Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3555369
MC
1192173
Based in
Newburgh, NY 12550 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 267 movers in Poughkeepsie

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Columbus to Poughkeepsie?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,070 to $3,080 for a studio, $3,100 to $4,620 for a one-bedroom, $5,170 to $7,700 for a two-bedroom, $8,280 to $12,310 for a three-bedroom and $11,380 to $16,930 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Poughkeepsie from Columbus?

About 1,032 road miles (874 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 30 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Georgia 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Columbus to Poughkeepsie?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,510 to $2,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,940 to $2,850. 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 Columbus–Poughkeepsie corridor.