Indianapolis, IN → New York, NY · Long-distance move

Movers from Indianapolis to New York

About 763 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,360–$6,480, delivery in 2–5 days, 806 carriers on the Indianapolis side and 4,150 in New York.

763 miroad distance
13 h 51 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,360–$6,4802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Indianapolis, Indiana
To: New York, New York
Road distance: ≈ 763 miles (646 straight-line)
Drive time: 13 h 51 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 806 (576 interstate)
Movers at destination: 4,150 (2,180 interstate)

Reverse: New York → Indianapolis

The route from Indianapolis, IN to New York, NY covers roughly 763 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $4,360 to $6,480 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 13 h 51 min.

On the Indianapolis side there are 806 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (576 of them authorized for interstate work), and 4,150 around New York (2,180 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 New York.

Indianapolis has a population of about 901,116 and New York about 8.6 million. New York is the denser city (29,298 people per square mile versus 2,455 in Indianapolis), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New York is a higher-cost state than Indiana, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Indianapolis to New York

Full-service estimate for 763 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,740	$2,130	$2,590
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,610	$3,190	$3,890
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,360	$5,310	$6,480
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,970	$8,500	$10,370
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,590	$11,690	$14,260

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,080–$1,530

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

Portable container

$1,700–$2,500

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

Full-service mover

$4,360–$6,480

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 Indianapolis (origin)

Gme

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Golden Mile Enterprises INC

USDOT: 2837726
MC: 949779
Based in: Indianapolis, IN 46221 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 375 trucks, 395 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (317) 765-5600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wheaton World Wide Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Wheaton Van Lines INC

USDOT: 70719
MC: 87113
Based in: Indianapolis, IN 46250 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 767 trucks, 937 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (317) 849-7900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ktl

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ktl INC

USDOT: 2352168
MC: 805371
Based in: Carmel, IN 46032 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 114 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (317) 565-1903 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lsc Transportation Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1575730
MC: 1452299
Based in: Indianapolis, IN 46268 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 111 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (317) 550-2500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Joyce Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 247771
MC: 169755
Based in: Indianapolis, IN 46219 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 87 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered: 1984

Call (317) 788-9210 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fastmover Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3701508
MC: 1295347
Based in: Fishers, IN 46038 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (609) 854-0397 Route Verify on FMCSA

Manila Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2516438
MC: 873157
Based in: Carmel, IN 46032 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 61 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (559) 558-8900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Daum Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 638153
MC: 303799
Based in: Plainfield, IN 46168 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 55 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (317) 839-4173 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 806 movers in Indianapolis

Near New York (destination)

Piece Of Cake Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC

USDOT: 3066988
MC: 58659
Based in: New York, NY 10009 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 340 trucks, 360 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (646) 461-3422 Route Verify on FMCSA

U T F Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1003565
MC: 825910
Based in: Bronx, NY 10454 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 348 trucks, 530 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (718) 928-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Luna Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3728952
MC: 1315556
Based in: Brooklyn, NY 11214 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 207 trucks, 207 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (848) 444-3133 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roadway Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Roadway Movers INC

USDOT: 1854436
MC: 671325
Based in: New York, NY 10472 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 190 trucks, 200 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (212) 812-5240 Route Verify on FMCSA

Daybreak Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 288155
MC: 186214
Based in: Newark, NJ 07105 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 174 trucks, 176 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (973) 589-5931 Route Verify on FMCSA

Luna Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Venus Global Consulting

USDOT: 4498428
MC: 1779258
Based in: Newark, NJ 07105 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 114 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (201) 452-3179 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vpv Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2121392
MC: 739314
Based in: Kearny, NJ 07032 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 112 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (973) 900-9250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ironbound Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 674147
MC: 434921
Based in: Newark, NJ 07105 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 88 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (973) 491-5151 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 4,150 movers in New York

Tips for this move

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 New York if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Indianapolis to New York?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,740 to $2,590 for a studio, $2,610 to $3,890 for a one-bedroom, $4,360 to $6,480 for a two-bedroom, $6,970 to $10,370 for a three-bedroom and $9,590 to $14,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is New York from Indianapolis?

About 763 road miles (646 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 51 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 Indiana 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 Indianapolis to New York?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,080 to $1,530 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,700 to $2,500. 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 Indianapolis–New York corridor.