St. Cloud, MN

Rochester, NY → St. Cloud, MN · Long-distance move

Movers from Rochester to St. Cloud

About 982 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,150–$7,660, delivery in 2–5 days, 306 carriers on the Rochester side and 243 in St. Cloud.

  • 982 miroad distance
  • 17 h 38 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $5,150–$7,6602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 982 miles (832 straight-line)
Drive time
17 h 38 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
306 (95 interstate)
Movers at destination
243 (91 interstate)

Reverse: St. Cloud → Rochester

St. Cloud sits about 982 miles west of Rochester, which makes this an interstate relocation from New York to Minnesota 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 $5,150 to $7,660 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 17 h 38 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 243 around St. Cloud (91 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 St. Cloud.

Rochester has a population of about 206,108 and St. Cloud about 69,000. Rochester is considerably denser (5,903 people per square mile versus 1,713), 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 Minnesota 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 St. Cloud

Full-service estimate for 982 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,060 $2,510 $3,070
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,090 $3,770 $4,600
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,150 $6,280 $7,660
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,240 $10,050 $12,260
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,330 $13,820 $16,860

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,460–$2,060

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

Portable container

$1,900–$2,790

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

Full-service mover

$5,150–$7,660

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

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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

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

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

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

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

Amj Home Delivery

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4058921
MC
1539704
Based in
Rochester, NY 14623 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

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

Juan C Medina DBA Rogue Logistic

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3428666
MC
1110266
Based in
Rochester, NY 14616 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 306 movers in Rochester

Near St. Cloud (destination)

Spee Dee Delivery Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
247570
MC
171133
Based in
St Cloud, MN 56301 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
560 trucks, 1,025 drivers
USDOT registered
1984

Ats INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
606920
MC
286926
Based in
Saint Cloud, MN 56301 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
318 trucks, 291 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Huls Bros Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2825526
MC
395713
Based in
St Joseph, MN 56374 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Cool Fuel Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
242597
MC
173128
Based in
Clearwater, MN 55320 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
1984

Interstate Towing

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2551684
MC
889071
Based in
St Cloud, MN 56304 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Ad Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3548179
MC
1187304
Based in
Saint Cloud, MN 56303 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Unique Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2896983
MC
1347632
Based in
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Deero LLC Limited Liability Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3718717
MC
1308072
Based in
Saint Cloud, MN 56301 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 243 movers in St. Cloud

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Rochester to St. Cloud?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,060 to $3,070 for a studio, $3,090 to $4,600 for a one-bedroom, $5,150 to $7,660 for a two-bedroom, $8,240 to $12,260 for a three-bedroom and $11,330 to $16,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. Cloud from Rochester?

About 982 road miles (832 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 38 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Minnesota 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 St. Cloud?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,460 to $2,060 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,900 to $2,790. 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–St. Cloud corridor.