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Johnson City, TN → Saratoga Springs, NY · Long-distance move

Movers from Johnson City to Saratoga Springs

About 769 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,390–$6,540, delivery in 2–5 days, 93 carriers on the Johnson City side and 77 in Saratoga Springs.

  • 769 miroad distance
  • 13 h 58 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,390–$6,5402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 769 miles (651 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h 58 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
93 (59 interstate)
Movers at destination
77 (34 interstate)

Reverse: Saratoga Springs → Johnson City

Saratoga Springs sits about 769 miles northeast of Johnson City, which makes this an interstate relocation from Tennessee 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 $4,390 to $6,540 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 58 min.

On the Johnson City side there are 93 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (59 of them authorized for interstate work), and 77 around Saratoga Springs (34 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 Saratoga Springs.

Johnson City has a population of about 74,000 and Saratoga Springs about 29,000. Johnson City is considerably denser (1,633 people per square mile versus 1,015), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. New York is a higher-cost state than Tennessee, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that New York does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Johnson City to Saratoga Springs

Full-service estimate for 769 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,760 $2,140 $2,610
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,640 $3,220 $3,920
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,390 $5,360 $6,540
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,030 $8,570 $10,460
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,670 $11,790 $14,380

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,090–$1,540

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

Portable container

$1,710–$2,510

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

Full-service mover

$4,390–$6,540

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 Johnson City (origin)

Cox Disposal INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
701359
MC
66967
Based in
Bluff City, TN 37618 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
16 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (423) 538-4104 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sheepdog Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Black Barn Farm LLC

USDOT
3545701
MC
136488
Based in
Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (772) 323-8127 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eastern Tennessee Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2382126
MC
818191
Based in
Blountville, TN 37617 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (423) 612-3377 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wcp Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
763762
MC
343871
Based in
Gray, TN 37615 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (423) 232-0045 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tri City Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1577982
MC
598650
Based in
Kingsport, TN 37663 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (423) 279-1771 Route Verify on FMCSA

Olivers Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3981761
MC
1491041
Based in
Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (423) 543-0028 Route Verify on FMCSA

J & L Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1411363
MC
534652
Based in
Piney Flats, TN 37686 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (423) 946-3748 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bennett'S Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bms Enterprises LLC

USDOT
2917922
MC
1072695
Based in
Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (423) 512-2850 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 93 movers in Johnson City

Near Saratoga Springs (destination)

Arnoff Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Arnoff Moving & Storage Of Albany INC

USDOT
1041699
MC
422644
Based in
Malta, NY 12020 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (518) 553-4461 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logistics One Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
566783
MC
275859
Based in
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (518) 587-3700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sacandaga Towing & Recovery INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3959312
MC
1521636
Based in
Galway, NY 12074 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (518) 577-4365 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trackvista

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4290734
MC
1669439
Based in
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (518) 620-3766 Route Verify on FMCSA

Paradigm Property Preservation Incorporated

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4098912
Based in
Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (518) 570-0991 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tom Clothier Jr Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2355971
MC
944300
Based in
Stillwater, NY 12170 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Route Verify on FMCSA

Henry J Moak Trucking

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Henry J Moak

USDOT
146126
Based in
Schuylerville, NY 12871 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (518) 744-4683 Route Verify on FMCSA

North West Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Marina Shlomovich

USDOT
1483043
MC
889880
Based in
Galway, NY 12074 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (518) 848-9273 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 77 movers in Saratoga Springs

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Johnson City to Saratoga Springs?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,760 to $2,610 for a studio, $2,640 to $3,920 for a one-bedroom, $4,390 to $6,540 for a two-bedroom, $7,030 to $10,460 for a three-bedroom and $9,670 to $14,380 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Saratoga Springs from Johnson City?

About 769 road miles (651 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 58 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 Tennessee 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 Johnson City to Saratoga Springs?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,090 to $1,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,710 to $2,510. 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 Johnson City–Saratoga Springs corridor.