Rochester, NY → Salt Lake City, UT · Cross-country move

Movers from Rochester to Salt Lake City

About 2,074 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,580–$11,280, delivery in 5–10 days, 306 carriers on the Rochester side and 531 in Salt Lake City.

2,074 miroad distance
36 hours (5 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$7,580–$11,2802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Rochester, New York
To: Salt Lake City, Utah
Road distance: ≈ 2,074 miles (1,758 straight-line)
Drive time: 36 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 306 (95 interstate)
Movers at destination: 531 (306 interstate)

Reverse: Salt Lake City → Rochester

The route from Rochester, NY to Salt Lake City, UT covers roughly 2,074 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $7,580 to $11,280 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 36 hours (5 driving days).

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 531 around Salt Lake City (306 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 Salt Lake City.

Rochester has a population of about 206,108 and Salt Lake City about 218,428. Rochester is considerably denser (5,903 people per square mile versus 1,811), 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 Utah 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 Rochester to Salt Lake City

Full-service estimate for 2,074 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,030	$3,700	$4,510
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,550	$5,550	$6,770
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,580	$9,250	$11,280
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$12,130	$14,790	$18,050
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$16,680	$20,340	$24,820

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,880–$4,070

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

Portable container

$2,870–$4,220

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

Full-service mover

$7,580–$11,280

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 Salt Lake City (destination)

Cr England

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Cr England INC

USDOT: 28406
MC: 124679
Based in: Salt Lake City, UT 84120 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3,807 trucks, 4,338 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (801) 972-2712 Route Verify on FMCSA

Deseret Transportation

Interstate carrier

Legal name: The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints

USDOT: 240026
MC: 1768668
Based in: Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 248 trucks, 430 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (801) 240-6348 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nicholas & Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1122
MC: 298841
Based in: Salt Lake City, UT 84116 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 148 trucks, 205 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (801) 531-1100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Redbone Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1489050
MC: 560561
Based in: North Salt Lake, UT 84054 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 125 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (801) 936-4444 Route Verify on FMCSA

Godfrey Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 264719
MC: 128761
Based in: West Valley City, UT 84128 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 120 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (801) 972-0660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Inland Xmile INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2105569
MC: 734376
Based in: Salt Lake City, UT 84115 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 100 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Route Verify on FMCSA

Inland Xpress

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Inland Xpress LLC

USDOT: 3547550
MC: 1186875
Based in: Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 85 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (801) 679-4299 Route Verify on FMCSA

Superior Service Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1758533
MC: 643099
Based in: Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 77 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (801) 462-2535 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 531 movers in Salt Lake City

Tips for this move

Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.
Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).
Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Salt Lake City accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Rochester to Salt Lake City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,030 to $4,510 for a studio, $4,550 to $6,770 for a one-bedroom, $7,580 to $11,280 for a two-bedroom, $12,130 to $18,050 for a three-bedroom and $16,680 to $24,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Salt Lake City from Rochester?

About 2,074 road miles (1,758 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 36 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Utah 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 Rochester to Salt Lake City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,880 to $4,070 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,870 to $4,220. 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–Salt Lake City corridor.