Ithaca, NY → Atlantic City, NJ · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Ithaca to Atlantic City

About 280 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,070–$4,560, delivery in 1–3 days, 98 carriers on the Ithaca side and 81 in Atlantic City.

280 miroad distance
5 h 32 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,070–$4,5602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Ithaca, New York
To: Atlantic City, New Jersey
Road distance: ≈ 280 miles (237 straight-line)
Drive time: 5 h 32 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 98 (36 interstate)
Movers at destination: 81 (50 interstate)

Reverse: Atlantic City → Ithaca

The route from Ithaca, NY to Atlantic City, NJ covers roughly 280 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $3,070 to $4,560 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 32 min.

On the Ithaca side there are 98 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (36 of them authorized for interstate work), and 81 around Atlantic City (50 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 Atlantic City.

Ithaca has a population of about 32,000 and Atlantic City about 38,000. Ithaca is considerably denser (5,958 people per square mile versus 3,578), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Ithaca to Atlantic City

Full-service estimate for 280 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,460	$1,780	$2,170
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,840	$2,240	$2,740
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,070	$3,740	$4,560
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,910	$5,990	$7,300
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,750	$8,230	$10,040

Rental truck (DIY)

$440–$620

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

Portable container

$1,270–$1,870

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

Full-service mover

$3,070–$4,560

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Ithaca (origin)

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

Near Atlantic City (destination)

Ag Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2392856
MC: 822533
Based in: Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (609) 334-0722 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bk Movers LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 855489
MC: 376602
Based in: Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (609) 641-8660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Platt'S Beach House Furnishings Splatt'S Furniture

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Platt'S INC

USDOT: 3344659
Based in: Somers Point, NJ 08244 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (609) 927-8200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlantic Coast Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 637650
MC: 489707
Based in: Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (609) 484-1101 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Hubner INC

USDOT: 3149281
MC: 1167998
Based in: Absecon, NJ 08201 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (609) 241-1070 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sparrow Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Horizon Circuit LLC

USDOT: 3300769
MC: 1046878
Based in: Galloway, NJ 08205 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (769) 208-3637 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highway Moving & Transport Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4118247
MC: 1574512
Based in: Galloway, NJ 08205 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (973) 747-6121 Route Verify on FMCSA

O C Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3299953
MC: 1046495
Based in: Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (609) 641-7700 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 81 movers in Atlantic City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Ithaca to Atlantic City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,460 to $2,170 for a studio, $1,840 to $2,740 for a one-bedroom, $3,070 to $4,560 for a two-bedroom, $4,910 to $7,300 for a three-bedroom and $6,750 to $10,040 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Atlantic City from Ithaca?

About 280 road miles (237 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 32 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 New York into New Jersey 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 Ithaca to Atlantic City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $440 to $620 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,270 to $1,870. 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 Ithaca–Atlantic City corridor.