Syracuse, NY → Juneau, AK · Cross-country move
About 3,139 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,220–$15,210, delivery in 7–14 days, 195 carriers on the Syracuse side and 7 in Juneau.
The route from Syracuse, NY to Juneau, AK covers roughly 3,139 miles by road, a northwest-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 $10,220 to $15,210 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 54 hours (7 driving days).
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 7 around Juneau (1 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 Juneau.
Syracuse has a population of about 144,896 and Juneau about 32,000. Syracuse is considerably denser (5,921 people per square mile versus 12), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Alaska levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $4,090 | $4,990 | $6,080 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $6,130 | $7,480 | $9,130 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $10,220 | $12,470 | $15,210 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $16,360 | $19,950 | $24,340 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $22,490 | $27,430 | $33,470 |
$4,280–$6,040
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,820–$5,620
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$10,220–$15,210
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 $4,090 to $6,080 for a studio, $6,130 to $9,130 for a one-bedroom, $10,220 to $15,210 for a two-bedroom, $16,360 to $24,340 for a three-bedroom and $22,490 to $33,470 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,139 road miles (2,660 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 54 hours (7 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 New York into Alaska 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 $4,280 to $6,040 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,820 to $5,620. 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–Juneau corridor.