Chattanooga, TN

Utica, NY → Chattanooga, TN · Long-distance move

Movers from Utica to Chattanooga

About 910 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,770–$7,100, delivery in 2–5 days, 107 carriers on the Utica side and 241 in Chattanooga.

  • 910 miroad distance
  • 16 h 23 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,770–$7,1002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 910 miles (771 straight-line)
Drive time
16 h 23 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
107 (42 interstate)
Movers at destination
241 (155 interstate)

Reverse: Chattanooga → Utica

The route from Utica, NY to Chattanooga, TN covers roughly 910 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the 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 $4,770 to $7,100 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 16 h 23 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 241 around Chattanooga (155 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 Chattanooga.

Utica has a population of about 65,000 and Chattanooga about 194,144. Utica is considerably denser (3,904 people per square mile versus 1,272), 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 Tennessee than in New York, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Tennessee levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Utica to Chattanooga

Full-service estimate for 910 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,910 $2,330 $2,840
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,860 $3,490 $4,260
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,770 $5,820 $7,100
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,640 $9,310 $11,360
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,500 $12,810 $15,620

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,380–$1,950

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

Portable container

$1,830–$2,690

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

Full-service mover

$4,770–$7,100

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

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

Felice Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

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

Eja Services

Licensed interstate
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

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

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

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

All 107 movers in Utica

Near Chattanooga (destination)

US Xpress

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
303024
MC
188121
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37421 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4,953 trucks, 5,412 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Covenant Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
273818
MC
188102
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37419 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
816 trucks, 1,741 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

Tranco Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
646416
MC
301265
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37421 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
98 trucks, 113 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Ash Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2014429
MC
709527
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37410 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
43 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Eagle Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1400069
MC
587359
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37416 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Bullins Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
545382
MC
299062
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37416 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2255276
MC
769528
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37406 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

1up Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2801891
MC
936054
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37406 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 241 movers in Chattanooga

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,910 to $2,840 for a studio, $2,860 to $4,260 for a one-bedroom, $4,770 to $7,100 for a two-bedroom, $7,640 to $11,360 for a three-bedroom and $10,500 to $15,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Chattanooga from Utica?

About 910 road miles (771 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 23 min.

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 Tennessee 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 Chattanooga?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,380 to $1,950 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,830 to $2,690. 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–Chattanooga corridor.