Rochester, NY

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

Movers from Salt Lake City to Rochester

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

  • 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

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
531 (306 interstate)
Movers at destination
306 (95 interstate)

Reverse: Rochester → Salt Lake City

Moving from Salt Lake City to Rochester is a cross-country move of roughly 2,074 road miles, heading east from Utah to 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 $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 Salt Lake City side there are 531 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (306 of them authorized for interstate work), and 306 around Rochester (95 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 Rochester.

Salt Lake City has a population of about 218,428 and Rochester about 206,108. Rochester is the denser city (5,903 people per square mile versus 1,811 in Salt Lake City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New York is a higher-cost state than Utah, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Salt Lake City to Rochester

Full-service estimate for 2,074 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
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.

Moving cost calculator

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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 Salt Lake City (origin)

Cr England

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

Deseret Transportation

Interstate carrier
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

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

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

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

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

Inland Xpress

Licensed interstate
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

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

All 531 movers in Salt Lake City

Near Rochester (destination)

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

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 Rochester from Salt Lake City?

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 Utah into New York 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 Salt Lake City to Rochester?

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 Salt Lake City–Rochester corridor.