Frankfort, KY → Ithaca, NY · Long-distance move

Movers from Frankfort to Ithaca

About 624 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,950–$5,870, delivery in 2–5 days, 50 carriers on the Frankfort side and 98 in Ithaca.

624 miroad distance
11 h 28 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,950–$5,8702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Frankfort, Kentucky
To: Ithaca, New York
Road distance: ≈ 624 miles (529 straight-line)
Drive time: 11 h 28 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 50 (22 interstate)
Movers at destination: 98 (36 interstate)

Reverse: Ithaca → Frankfort

Moving from Frankfort to Ithaca is a long-distance move of roughly 624 road miles, heading northeast from Kentucky 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 $3,950 to $5,870 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 11 h 28 min.

On the Frankfort side there are 50 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (22 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.

Frankfort has a population of about 29,000 and Ithaca about 32,000. Ithaca is the denser city (5,958 people per square mile versus 1,936 in Frankfort), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New York is a higher-cost state than Kentucky, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Frankfort to Ithaca

Full-service estimate for 624 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,580	$1,930	$2,350
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,370	$2,890	$3,520
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,950	$4,820	$5,870
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,320	$7,700	$9,400
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,690	$10,590	$12,920

Rental truck (DIY)

$940–$1,330

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

Portable container

$1,580–$2,320

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

Full-service mover

$3,950–$5,870

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Frankfort (origin)

Interstate Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1892639
MC: 731059
Based in: Versailles, KY 40383 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (888) 366-3401 Route Verify on FMCSA

Carmickle Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 724673
MC: 331986
Based in: Versailles, KY 40383 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (859) 873-9570 Route Verify on FMCSA

L & L Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3892955
MC: 1431818
Based in: Stamping Grand, KY 40379 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (859) 536-3784 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Transport 1 LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3048608
MC: 48647
Based in: Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (605) 929-5073 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primeway LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2867908
MC: 961069
Based in: Versailles, KY 40383 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (859) 208-0717 Route Verify on FMCSA

R&ck Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3976848
MC: 1487757
Based in: Frankfort, KY 40601 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (502) 320-6093 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tws Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4156387
MC: 1596530
Based in: Frankfort, KY 40601 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (859) 242-6881 Route Verify on FMCSA

Syga Transport Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4337559
MC: 1694350
Based in: Frankfort, KY 40601 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (786) 918-7215 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 50 movers in Frankfort

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 Frankfort to Ithaca?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,580 to $2,350 for a studio, $2,370 to $3,520 for a one-bedroom, $3,950 to $5,870 for a two-bedroom, $6,320 to $9,400 for a three-bedroom and $8,690 to $12,920 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Ithaca from Frankfort?

About 624 road miles (529 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 28 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Kentucky 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 Frankfort to Ithaca?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $940 to $1,330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,580 to $2,320. 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 Frankfort–Ithaca corridor.