Newton, MA → Utica, NY · Regional long-distance move
About 249 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,000–$4,460, delivery in 1–2 days, 456 carriers on the Newton side and 107 in Utica.
The route from Newton, MA to Utica, NY covers roughly 249 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 $3,000 to $4,460 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h.
On the Newton side there are 456 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (267 of them authorized for interstate work), and 107 around Utica (42 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 Utica.
Newton has a population of about 89,000 and Utica about 65,000. The two cities have comparable density (4,988 and 3,904 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,490 | $1,820 | $2,210 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,800 | $2,190 | $2,680 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,000 | $3,650 | $4,460 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,800 | $5,850 | $7,130 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,590 | $8,040 | $9,810 |
$410–$570
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,240–$1,830
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,000–$4,460
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.
Legal name: Gentle Giant Interstate Company LLC
Legal name: Spike INC
Legal name: Usart Company INC
Legal name: Felice Trucking Service INC
Legal name: Eja Services INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,490 to $2,210 for a studio, $1,800 to $2,680 for a one-bedroom, $3,000 to $4,460 for a two-bedroom, $4,800 to $7,130 for a three-bedroom and $6,590 to $9,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 249 road miles (211 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
Yes. Crossing from Massachusetts 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $410 to $570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,240 to $1,830. 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.
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 Newton–Utica corridor.