Santa Ana, CA → Binghamton, NY · Cross-country move
About 2,755 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,690–$14,410, delivery in 7–14 days, 984 carriers on the Santa Ana side and 77 in Binghamton.
The route from Santa Ana, CA to Binghamton, NY covers roughly 2,755 miles by road, a northeast-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 $9,690 to $14,410 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 48 hours (6 driving days).
On the Santa Ana side there are 984 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (394 of them authorized for interstate work), and 77 around Binghamton (33 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 Binghamton.
Santa Ana has a population of about 315,586 and Binghamton about 47,000. Santa Ana is considerably denser (11,364 people per square mile versus 4,578), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,870 | $4,730 | $5,770 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,810 | $7,090 | $8,650 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,690 | $11,810 | $14,410 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,500 | $18,900 | $23,060 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $21,310 | $25,990 | $31,710 |
$3,880–$5,480
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,480–$5,120
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,690–$14,410
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Santa Ana, CA → Binghamton, NY. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: Serafini Transportation Corp
Legal name: Sunco Holding Corp
Legal name: Pettis Moving Company INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,870 to $5,770 for a studio, $5,810 to $8,650 for a one-bedroom, $9,690 to $14,410 for a two-bedroom, $15,500 to $23,060 for a three-bedroom and $21,310 to $31,710 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,755 road miles (2,335 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 48 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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.
Yes. Crossing from California 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,880 to $5,480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,480 to $5,120. 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.
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 Santa Ana–Binghamton corridor.