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Ithaca, NY → Clinton, MI · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Ithaca to Clinton

About 451 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,510–$5,220, delivery in 1–3 days, 98 carriers on the Ithaca side and 58 in Clinton.

  • 451 miroad distance
  • 8 h 29 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,510–$5,2202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 451 miles (382 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h 29 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
98 (36 interstate)
Movers at destination
58 (26 interstate)

Reverse: Clinton → Ithaca

The route from Ithaca, NY to Clinton, MI covers roughly 451 miles by road, a west-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 $3,510 to $5,220 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 8 h 29 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 58 around Clinton (26 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 Clinton.

Ithaca has a population of about 32,000 and Clinton about 101,374. Ithaca is considerably denser (5,958 people per square mile versus 3,590), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Michigan than in New York, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Ithaca to Clinton

Full-service estimate for 451 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,400 $1,710 $2,090
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,110 $2,570 $3,130
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,510 $4,280 $5,220
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,620 $6,850 $8,360
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,720 $9,420 $11,490

Rental truck (DIY)

$760–$1,080

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

Portable container

$1,420–$2,090

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

Full-service mover

$3,510–$5,220

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

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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 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 Clinton (destination)

Cotuna Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2004222
MC
707259
Based in
Saline, MI 48176 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (734) 945-0826 Route Verify on FMCSA

Martys Landscape Design Group LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2206751
Based in
Tipton, MI 49287 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (419) 576-9661 Route Verify on FMCSA

Frank Hunter & Son INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
71985
MC
107677
Based in
Adrian, MI 49221 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (517) 263-1859 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bauer Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2563357
MC
894741
Based in
Tipton, MI 49287 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (734) 478-5260 Route Verify on FMCSA

Samdel Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2642998
MC
921346
Based in
Saline, MI 48176 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (586) 713-9781 Route Verify on FMCSA

Home Appliance Mart

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1246316
Based in
Saline, MI 48176 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (734) 669-9500 Route Verify on FMCSA

A J Brady Underground

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1687179
Based in
Adrian, MI 49221 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (517) 424-4040 Route Verify on FMCSA

Safeway Moving And Storage INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1681146
Based in
Adrian, MI 49221 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (517) 265-1368 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 58 movers in Clinton

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,090 for a studio, $2,110 to $3,130 for a one-bedroom, $3,510 to $5,220 for a two-bedroom, $5,620 to $8,360 for a three-bedroom and $7,720 to $11,490 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Clinton from Ithaca?

About 451 road miles (382 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 29 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 Michigan 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 Clinton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $760 to $1,080 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,420 to $2,090. 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–Clinton corridor.