Poughkeepsie, NY → Lincoln, NE · Long-distance move

Movers from Poughkeepsie to Lincoln

About 1,393 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,070–$9,040, delivery in 3–7 days, 267 carriers on the Poughkeepsie side and 160 in Lincoln.

1,393 miroad distance
24 hours (3 driving days)driving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$6,070–$9,0402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Poughkeepsie, New York
To: Lincoln, Nebraska
Road distance: ≈ 1,393 miles (1,180 straight-line)
Drive time: 24 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 267 (103 interstate)
Movers at destination: 160 (83 interstate)

Reverse: Lincoln → Poughkeepsie

Lincoln sits about 1,393 miles west of Poughkeepsie, which makes this an interstate relocation from New York to Nebraska 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 $6,070 to $9,040 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 24 hours (3 driving days).

On the Poughkeepsie side there are 267 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (103 of them authorized for interstate work), and 160 around Lincoln (83 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 Lincoln.

Poughkeepsie has a population of about 32,000 and Lincoln about 301,522. Poughkeepsie is considerably denser (6,137 people per square mile versus 2,979), 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 Nebraska 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 Poughkeepsie to Lincoln

Full-service estimate for 1,393 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,430	$2,960	$3,610
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,640	$4,440	$5,420
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,070	$7,410	$9,040
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,720	$11,850	$14,460
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$13,360	$16,290	$19,880

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,030–$2,870

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

Portable container

$2,260–$3,330

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

Full-service mover

$6,070–$9,040

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Poughkeepsie (origin)

Arnoff Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 57976
MC: 3748
Based in: Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (845) 471-1504 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lightning Express Delivery Service INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 871631
MC: 421420
Based in: Gardiner, NY 12525 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (845) 883-4343 Route Verify on FMCSA

McCollister's Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: McCollister's Transportation Group INC

USDOT: 289344
MC: 668184
Based in: Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (609) 526-9491 Route Verify on FMCSA

Finnegan'S Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Signature Worldwide Relocation Newburgh INC

USDOT: 17724
MC: 111474
Based in: Newburgh, NY 12550 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (845) 564-6262 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nembhard Fiber Construction LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4370692
Based in: Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (561) 702-5731 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brooklyn Bottling Of Milton New York INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 568013
MC: 277000
Based in: Milton, NY 12547 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (845) 795-2171 Route Verify on FMCSA

Valley Pallet Recyclers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3076753
MC: 65716
Based in: Milton, NY 12547 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (845) 264-3636 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hot Tub Movers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3555369
MC: 1192173
Based in: Newburgh, NY 12550 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (845) 926-7438 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 267 movers in Poughkeepsie

Near Lincoln (destination)

Sysco Lincoln Transportation Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 53284
MC: 205330
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68521 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 145 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (402) 423-1031 Route Verify on FMCSA

Advantage Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2357168
MC: 807511
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68510 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 64 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (402) 488-7825 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wolfroute LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4525610
MC: 1793728
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68521 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 61 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (531) 364-5424 Route Verify on FMCSA

Drakkar INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 437714
MC: 245972
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68502 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (402) 474-9502 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jbj Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3041184
MC: 72905
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68516 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (402) 266-1448 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lincoln Trucking Lightning Division INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1823932
MC: 661796
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68521 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (402) 477-4444 Route Verify on FMCSA

Abe Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2106202
MC: 734567
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68523 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (402) 890-3424 Route Verify on FMCSA

A&m Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2953699
MC: 600
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68516 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (402) 328-8384 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 160 movers in Lincoln

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Poughkeepsie to Lincoln?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,430 to $3,610 for a studio, $3,640 to $5,420 for a one-bedroom, $6,070 to $9,040 for a two-bedroom, $9,720 to $14,460 for a three-bedroom and $13,360 to $19,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lincoln from Poughkeepsie?

About 1,393 road miles (1,180 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Nebraska 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 Poughkeepsie to Lincoln?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,030 to $2,870 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,260 to $3,330. 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 Poughkeepsie–Lincoln corridor.