Syracuse, NY → Cambridge, MA · Regional long-distance move
About 306 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,250–$4,830, delivery in 1–3 days, 195 carriers on the Syracuse side and 490 in Cambridge.
Moving from Syracuse to Cambridge is a regional long-distance move of roughly 306 road miles, heading east from New York to Massachusetts.
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 $3,250 to $4,830 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 59 min.
On the Syracuse side there are 195 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (66 of them authorized for interstate work), and 490 around Cambridge (287 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 Cambridge.
Syracuse has a population of about 144,896 and Cambridge about 122,588. Cambridge is the denser city (18,500 people per square mile versus 5,921 in Syracuse), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,490 | $1,820 | $2,210 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,950 | $2,380 | $2,900 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,250 | $3,960 | $4,830 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,190 | $6,330 | $7,730 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,140 | $8,710 | $10,620 |
$460–$660
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,290–$1,900
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,250–$4,830
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 $1,490 to $2,210 for a studio, $1,950 to $2,900 for a one-bedroom, $3,250 to $4,830 for a two-bedroom, $5,190 to $7,730 for a three-bedroom and $7,140 to $10,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 306 road miles (259 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 59 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 New York into Massachusetts 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 $460 to $660 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,290 to $1,900. 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 Syracuse–Cambridge corridor.