Utica, NY → Allentown, PA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Utica to Allentown

About 205 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,570–$3,830, delivery in 1–2 days, 107 carriers on the Utica side and 424 in Allentown.

205 miroad distance
4 h 14 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$2,570–$3,8302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Utica, New York
To: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Road distance: ≈ 205 miles (173 straight-line)
Drive time: 4 h 14 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 107 (42 interstate)
Movers at destination: 424 (296 interstate)

Reverse: Allentown → Utica

The route from Utica, NY to Allentown, PA covers roughly 205 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance 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 $2,570 to $3,830 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 14 min.

On the Utica side there are 107 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (42 of them authorized for interstate work), and 424 around Allentown (296 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 Allentown.

Utica has a population of about 65,000 and Allentown about 126,044. Allentown is the denser city (7,150 people per square mile versus 3,904 in Utica), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Pennsylvania than in New York, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Utica to Allentown

Full-service estimate for 205 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,370	$1,660	$2,030
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,540	$1,880	$2,300
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,570	$3,140	$3,830
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,120	$5,020	$6,130
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$5,660	$6,900	$8,420

Rental truck (DIY)

$360–$510

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,200–$1,770

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$2,570–$3,830

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Utica (origin)

R B Humphreys INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 55512
MC: 143396
Based in: Rome, NY 13440 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 122 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (315) 838-2650 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eastern Vip Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3541206
MC: 1182438
Based in: Utica, NY 13502 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Route Verify on FMCSA

Felice Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Felice Trucking Service INC

USDOT: 55523
MC: 22944
Based in: Rome, NY 13440 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (315) 337-0700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wolfe News Service INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1132195
MC: 1329906
Based in: Clinton, NY 13323 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (315) 853-6397 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eja Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Eja Services INC

USDOT: 1948559
MC: 907304
Based in: Oriskany, NY 13424 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (315) 335-0516 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cxj Service LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4236193
Based in: Herkimer, NY 13350 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (315) 940-1324 Route Verify on FMCSA

Millenium Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3475043
MC: 1138628
Based in: Utica, NY 13501 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (315) 507-1652 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miss Mallory Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3475403
MC: 1138867
Based in: Whitesboro, NY 13492 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (315) 275-7210 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 107 movers in Utica

Near Allentown (destination)

Mti INC Pa

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Marine Transportation Intermodal INC

USDOT: 268139
MC: 147923
Based in: Allentown, PA 18104 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 125 trucks, 127 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (484) 866-4250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ds Transport Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1610595
MC: 595553
Based in: Breinigsville, PA 18031 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 44 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (610) 395-4625 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highway Freight Systems INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1444559
MC: 545976
Based in: Easton, PA 18042 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (610) 865-1133 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leonard Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1171254
MC: 469678
Based in: Easton, PA 18042 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 25 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (732) 248-5300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jmrapp LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1245148
MC: 479105
Based in: Breinigsville, PA 18031 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (610) 398-7071 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fast Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3322506
MC: 1066356
Based in: Allentown, PA 18103 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (217) 217-1703 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ghg Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2053518
MC: 719083
Based in: Allentown, PA 18106 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (484) 223-4502 Route Verify on FMCSA

Insulation Company Of America LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 256276
MC: 366606
Based in: Allentown, PA 18103 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (610) 791-4200 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 424 movers in Allentown

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Utica to Allentown?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,370 to $2,030 for a studio, $1,540 to $2,300 for a one-bedroom, $2,570 to $3,830 for a two-bedroom, $4,120 to $6,130 for a three-bedroom and $5,660 to $8,420 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Allentown from Utica?

About 205 road miles (173 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 14 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 New York into Pennsylvania 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 Utica to Allentown?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $360 to $510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,200 to $1,770. 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 Utica–Allentown corridor.