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Utica, NY → Carmel, IN · Long-distance move

Movers from Utica to Carmel

About 713 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,220–$6,280, delivery in 2–5 days, 107 carriers on the Utica side and 383 in Carmel.

  • 713 miroad distance
  • 13 hdriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,220–$6,2802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 713 miles (604 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
107 (42 interstate)
Movers at destination
383 (245 interstate)

Reverse: Carmel → Utica

Moving from Utica to Carmel is a long-distance move of roughly 713 road miles, heading west from New York to Indiana.

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 $4,220 to $6,280 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 13 h.

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 383 around Carmel (245 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 Carmel.

Utica has a population of about 65,000 and Carmel about 105,634. Utica is considerably denser (3,904 people per square mile versus 2,032), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Indiana 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 Carmel

Full-service estimate for 713 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,690 $2,060 $2,510
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,530 $3,090 $3,770
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,220 $5,150 $6,280
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,760 $8,240 $10,050
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,290 $11,330 $13,820

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,030–$1,460

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

Portable container

$1,660–$2,440

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

Full-service mover

$4,220–$6,280

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.

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 Carmel (destination)

Wheaton World Wide Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Wheaton Van Lines INC

USDOT
70719
MC
87113
Based in
Indianapolis, IN 46250 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
767 trucks, 937 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (317) 849-7900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ktl

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ktl INC

USDOT
2352168
MC
805371
Based in
Carmel, IN 46032 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
114 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (317) 565-1903 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lsc Transportation Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1575730
MC
1452299
Based in
Indianapolis, IN 46268 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
111 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (317) 550-2500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Joyce Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
247771
MC
169755
Based in
Indianapolis, IN 46219 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
87 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
1984
Call (317) 788-9210 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fastmover Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3701508
MC
1295347
Based in
Fishers, IN 46038 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (609) 854-0397 Route Verify on FMCSA

Manila Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2516438
MC
873157
Based in
Carmel, IN 46032 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
61 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (559) 558-8900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delta Carrier

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Delta Carriers INC

USDOT
2201595
MC
1117547
Based in
Indianapolis, IN 46218 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 56 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (877) 374-0304 Route Verify on FMCSA

Planes Moving And Storage Of Indianapolis INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1415648
MC
551348
Based in
Indianapolis, IN 46219 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
41 trucks, 56 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (317) 895-1444 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 383 movers in Carmel

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,690 to $2,510 for a studio, $2,530 to $3,770 for a one-bedroom, $4,220 to $6,280 for a two-bedroom, $6,760 to $10,050 for a three-bedroom and $9,290 to $13,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Carmel from Utica?

About 713 road miles (604 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Indiana 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 Carmel?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,030 to $1,460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,660 to $2,440. 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–Carmel corridor.