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Ithaca, NY

Erie, PA → Ithaca, NY · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Erie to Ithaca

About 217 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,620–$3,900, delivery in 1–2 days, 71 carriers on the Erie side and 98 in Ithaca.

  • 217 miroad distance
  • 4 h 27 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,620–$3,9002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 217 miles (184 straight-line)
Drive time
4 h 27 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
71 (48 interstate)
Movers at destination
98 (36 interstate)

Reverse: Ithaca → Erie

Ithaca sits about 217 miles east of Erie, which makes this an interstate relocation from Pennsylvania to New York that most movers classify as a regional 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 $2,620 to $3,900 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 27 min.

On the Erie side there are 71 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (48 of them authorized for interstate work), and 98 around Ithaca (36 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 Ithaca.

Erie has a population of about 93,000 and Ithaca about 32,000. The two cities have comparable density (4,957 and 5,958 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. New York is a higher-cost state than Pennsylvania, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Erie to Ithaca

Full-service estimate for 217 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,370 $1,660 $2,030
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,570 $1,920 $2,340
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,620 $3,200 $3,900
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,190 $5,110 $6,240
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,770 $7,030 $8,580

Rental truck (DIY)

$370–$530

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

Portable container

$1,210–$1,780

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

Full-service mover

$2,620–$3,900

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 Erie (origin)

Care Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4750164
Based in
Erie, PA 16504 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (814) 217-8287 Route Verify on FMCSA

Durst Trucking Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
120899
MC
109927
Based in
Erie, PA 16508 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (814) 873-8766 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eqpt Leasing LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4447192
MC
1751948
Based in
Erie, PA 16502 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (814) 840-1608 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brandy Run Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3306404
MC
1049485
Based in
Erie, PA 16509 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (814) 476-0076 Route Verify on FMCSA

B F Fields Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: B F Fields INC

USDOT
120905
MC
31881
Based in
Erie, PA 16511 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (814) 454-2481 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jb Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Joshua Barone

USDOT
3138746
MC
1122199
Based in
Erie, PA 16511 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (814) 450-0422 Route Verify on FMCSA

Big A Construction Group INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2877361
MC
965774
Based in
Erie, PA 16502 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (929) 500-0009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Adina Express Limited Liability Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3254464
MC
1024875
Based in
Erie, PA 16509 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (814) 881-9472 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 71 movers in Erie

Near Ithaca (destination)

White Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Richard G White

USDOT
1060470
MC
709615
Based in
Locke, NY 13092 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (315) 497-2025 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shanyoma LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
6628321
MC
55699011
Based in
Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (917) 213-8120 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tremblay Apiaries LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2073608
Based in
Spencer, NY 14883 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (607) 330-2300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hired Hands Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Student Agencies INC

USDOT
967169
MC
802898
Based in
Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (607) 524-3150 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aa Fast Track Facilities Management INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3056437
MC
52682
Based in
Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (631) 504-1213 Route Verify on FMCSA

Willys Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3379117
MC
1093114
Based in
Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (607) 272-2072 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logistics Here And There

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Logistics Here And There LLC

USDOT
4409262
MC
1731889
Based in
Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (551) 323-9827 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nikitin INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4424070
MC
1739776
Based in
Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (929) 381-0110 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 98 movers in Ithaca

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Erie to Ithaca?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,370 to $2,030 for a studio, $1,570 to $2,340 for a one-bedroom, $2,620 to $3,900 for a two-bedroom, $4,190 to $6,240 for a three-bedroom and $5,770 to $8,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Ithaca from Erie?

About 217 road miles (184 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 27 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Pennsylvania 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 Erie to Ithaca?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $370 to $530 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,210 to $1,780. 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 Erie–Ithaca corridor.