Moving from Rhode Island to New York means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Providence and New York—the road distance is about 181 miles, which puts a typical move in the regional long-distance move bracket with a delivery window of 1 to 2 days.
Rhode Island has about 1.1 million residents and New York about 20.2 million. New York is a higher-cost state than Rhode Island; plan for larger deposits and pricier destination-side services.
We list 360 household-goods carriers across the Rhode Island cities on this platform and 8,617 across New York. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.
Cost of moving from Rhode Island to New York
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,410 | $1,720 | $2,100 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,570 | $3,130 | $3,820 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,110 | $5,010 | $6,110 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,650 | $6,890 | $8,400 |
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