Springfield, MO → Utica, NY · Long-distance move
About 1,221 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,580–$8,310, delivery in 3–7 days, 135 carriers on the Springfield side and 107 in Utica.
Moving from Springfield to Utica is a long-distance move of roughly 1,221 road miles, heading northeast from Missouri 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 $5,580 to $8,310 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 45 min.
On the Springfield side there are 135 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (106 of them authorized for interstate work), and 107 around Utica (42 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 Utica.
Springfield has a population of about 169,847 and Utica about 65,000. Utica is the denser city (3,904 people per square mile versus 2,053 in Springfield), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New York is a higher-cost state than Missouri, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,230 | $2,720 | $3,320 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,350 | $4,090 | $4,990 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,580 | $6,810 | $8,310 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,940 | $10,900 | $13,290 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,290 | $14,980 | $18,280 |
$1,700–$2,410
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,110–$3,100
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,580–$8,310
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,230 to $3,320 for a studio, $3,350 to $4,990 for a one-bedroom, $5,580 to $8,310 for a two-bedroom, $8,940 to $13,290 for a three-bedroom and $12,290 to $18,280 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,221 road miles (1,035 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 45 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Missouri 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 $1,700 to $2,410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,110 to $3,100. 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 Springfield–Utica corridor.