Fayetteville, AR → Syracuse, NY · Long-distance move

Movers from Fayetteville to Syracuse

About 1,264 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,590–$8,320, delivery in 3–7 days, 64 carriers on the Fayetteville side and 195 in Syracuse.

1,264 miroad distance
22 h 30 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,590–$8,3202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Fayetteville, Arkansas
To: Syracuse, New York
Road distance: ≈ 1,264 miles (1,071 straight-line)
Drive time: 22 h 30 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 64 (45 interstate)
Movers at destination: 195 (66 interstate)

Reverse: Syracuse → Fayetteville

Syracuse sits about 1,264 miles northeast of Fayetteville, which makes this an interstate relocation from Arkansas to New York 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 $5,590 to $8,320 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 22 h 30 min.

On the Fayetteville side there are 64 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 of them authorized for interstate work), and 195 around Syracuse (66 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 Syracuse.

Fayetteville has a population of about 106,623 and Syracuse about 144,896. Syracuse is the denser city (5,921 people per square mile versus 1,737 in Fayetteville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New York is a higher-cost state than Arkansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Fayetteville to Syracuse

Full-service estimate for 1,264 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,240	$2,730	$3,330
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,360	$4,090	$4,990
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,590	$6,820	$8,320
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,950	$10,920	$13,320
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,310	$15,010	$18,310

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,750–$2,470

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

Portable container

$2,150–$3,160

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

Full-service mover

$5,590–$8,320

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

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

Moving companies for this route

Near Fayetteville (origin)

Top Priority Cargo INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3775206
MC: 1349323
Based in: Lowell, AR 72745 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 96 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (305) 989-2492 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transcold LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3264958
MC: 1029820
Based in: Springdale, AR 72762 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (479) 644-8000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cawood Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 111766
MC: 172371
Based in: Lowell, AR 72745 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (479) 770-6012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Discount Distributors

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Harps Food Stores INC

USDOT: 305749
MC: 245874
Based in: Springdale, AR 72764 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (479) 756-0460 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leon Cannon Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2445809
MC: 844007
Based in: Lowell, AR 72745 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (888) 782-5828 Route Verify on FMCSA

Modern Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3531948
MC: 1176121
Based in: Fayetteville, AR 72704 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (479) 402-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rn Distributor Group LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3352730
MC: 1072154
Based in: Springdale, AR 72764 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (479) 225-4427 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1615641
MC: 597208
Based in: Springdale, AR 72764 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (479) 717-2206 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 64 movers in Fayetteville

Near Syracuse (destination)

Byrne

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Byrne Dairy INC

USDOT: 507065
MC: 272793
Based in: Lafayette, NY 13084 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (315) 475-2111 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kml Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2285191
MC: 783550
Based in: East Syracuse, NY 13057 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (315) 218-5003 Route Verify on FMCSA

B&m Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2578746
MC: 902504
Based in: East Syracuse, NY 13057 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (315) 450-0214 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vansantis Development INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 619445
MC: 296470
Based in: Liverpool, NY 13090 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (315) 317-1179 Route Verify on FMCSA

River Valley Foods INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 334493
MC: 297076
Based in: Syracuse, NY 13206 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (315) 437-4636 Route Verify on FMCSA

2 Bros Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1994986
MC: 966099
Based in: Minoa, NY 13116 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 12 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (315) 430-4014 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atc Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1597065
MC: 590821
Based in: Syracuse, NY 13208 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (315) 399-5330 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delaney Worldwide INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 561250
MC: 162076
Based in: Syracuse, NY 13209 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (315) 453-7800 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 195 movers in Syracuse

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 Syracuse 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 Fayetteville to Syracuse?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,240 to $3,330 for a studio, $3,360 to $4,990 for a one-bedroom, $5,590 to $8,320 for a two-bedroom, $8,950 to $13,320 for a three-bedroom and $12,310 to $18,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Syracuse from Fayetteville?

About 1,264 road miles (1,071 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 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 Arkansas 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 Fayetteville to Syracuse?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,750 to $2,470 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,150 to $3,160. 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 Fayetteville–Syracuse corridor.