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Rochester, NY → New York, NY · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Rochester to New York

About 303 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,260–$4,850, delivery in 1–3 days, 306 carriers on the Rochester side and 4,150 in New York.

  • 303 miroad distance
  • 5 h 55 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,260–$4,8502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 303 miles (256 straight-line)
Drive time
5 h 55 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
In-state (New York)
Movers at origin
306 (95 interstate)
Movers at destination
4,150 (2,180 interstate)

Reverse: New York → Rochester

Moving from Rochester to New York is a regional long-distance move of roughly 303 road miles, heading southeast within New York.

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 $3,260 to $4,850 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 5 h 55 min.

On the Rochester side there are 306 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (95 of them authorized for interstate work), and 4,150 around New York (2,180 interstate). For an in-state 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 New York.

Rochester has a population of about 206,108 and New York about 8.6 million. New York is the denser city (29,298 people per square mile versus 5,903 in Rochester), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Rochester to New York

Full-service estimate for 303 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,500 $1,830 $2,230
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,960 $2,390 $2,910
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,260 $3,980 $4,850
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,220 $6,360 $7,760
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,170 $8,750 $10,670

Rental truck (DIY)

$460–$650

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

Portable container

$1,290–$1,900

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

Full-service mover

$3,260–$4,850

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 Rochester (origin)

US Commercial Freight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1858362
MC
663221
Based in
Rochester, NY 14621 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
301 trucks, 296 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (585) 266-1404 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wegmans Food Markets INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
185452
MC
152450
Based in
Rochester, NY 14624 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
216 trucks, 387 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (585) 279-4312 Route Verify on FMCSA

Custom Courier Solutions INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1612855
Based in
Rochester, NY 14606 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (585) 568-1309 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cargo Transit INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2346265
MC
802875
Based in
Rochester, NY 14626 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (585) 745-0216 Route Verify on FMCSA

Falcon Freight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2363517
MC
810160
Based in
Rochester, NY 14613 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (585) 672-1496 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amj Home Delivery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Amj Hd 23 INC

USDOT
4058921
MC
1539704
Based in
Rochester, NY 14623 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (905) 670-7111 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sheridan Brothers Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1203584
MC
489094
Based in
Rochester, NY 14624 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (585) 254-9000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Juan C Medina DBA Rogue Logistic

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Roque Logistic INC

USDOT
3428666
MC
1110266
Based in
Rochester, NY 14616 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (201) 906-6164 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 306 movers in Rochester

Near New York (destination)

Piece Of Cake Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC

USDOT
3066988
MC
58659
Based in
New York, NY 10009 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
340 trucks, 360 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (646) 461-3422 Route Verify on FMCSA

U T F Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1003565
MC
825910
Based in
Bronx, NY 10454 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
348 trucks, 530 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (718) 928-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Luna Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3728952
MC
1315556
Based in
Brooklyn, NY 11214 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
207 trucks, 207 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (848) 444-3133 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roadway Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Roadway Movers INC

USDOT
1854436
MC
671325
Based in
New York, NY 10472 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
190 trucks, 200 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (212) 812-5240 Route Verify on FMCSA

Daybreak Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
288155
MC
186214
Based in
Newark, NJ 07105 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
174 trucks, 176 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (973) 589-5931 Route Verify on FMCSA

Luna Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Venus Global Consulting

USDOT
4498428
MC
1779258
Based in
Newark, NJ 07105 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
114 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (201) 452-3179 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vpv Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2121392
MC
739314
Based in
Kearny, NJ 07032 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
112 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (973) 900-9250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ironbound Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
674147
MC
434921
Based in
Newark, NJ 07105 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
88 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (973) 491-5151 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 4,150 movers in New York

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Rochester to New York?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,500 to $2,230 for a studio, $1,960 to $2,910 for a one-bedroom, $3,260 to $4,850 for a two-bedroom, $5,220 to $7,760 for a three-bedroom and $7,170 to $10,670 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is New York from Rochester?

About 303 road miles (256 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 55 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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Rochester and New York are in New York, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Rochester to New York?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $460 to $650 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,290 to $1,900. 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 Rochester–New York corridor.