Knoxville, TN

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

Movers from Utica to Knoxville

About 798 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,470–$6,650, delivery in 2–5 days, 107 carriers on the Utica side and 229 in Knoxville.

  • 798 miroad distance
  • 14 h 28 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,470–$6,6502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 798 miles (676 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h 28 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
107 (42 interstate)
Movers at destination
229 (129 interstate)

Reverse: Knoxville → Utica

Knoxville sits about 798 miles southwest of Utica, which makes this an interstate relocation from New York to Tennessee that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $4,470 to $6,650 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 14 h 28 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 229 around Knoxville (129 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 Knoxville.

Utica has a population of about 65,000 and Knoxville about 202,021. Utica is considerably denser (3,904 people per square mile versus 1,933), 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 Knoxville

Full-service estimate for 798 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,790 $2,180 $2,660
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,680 $3,270 $3,990
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,470 $5,450 $6,650
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,160 $8,730 $10,650
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,840 $12,000 $14,640

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,120–$1,580

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

Portable container

$1,730–$2,550

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

Full-service mover

$4,470–$6,650

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Knoxville (destination)

Tld Logistics Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1820774
MC
658802
Based in
Knoxville, TN 37932 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
495 trucks, 415 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Primeturbo LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3612859
MC
1231221
Based in
Knoxville, TN 37931 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Jim'S Garage & Wrecker Service

Licensed interstate
USDOT
491039
MC
443902
Based in
Knoxville, TN 37919 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
28 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Gouffon Moving & Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
553340
MC
273542
Based in
Knoxville, TN 37921 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Rowe Transfer INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1079919
MC
448775
Based in
Knoxville, TN 37914 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Fox Moving And Storage Of East Tennessee LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2500143
MC
866796
Based in
Knoxville, TN 37921 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Emerald Home Furnishings

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
329373
MC
476934
Based in
Louisville, TN 37777 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Brabston INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1736945
MC
636216
Based in
Knoxville, TN 37924 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

All 229 movers in Knoxville

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,790 to $2,660 for a studio, $2,680 to $3,990 for a one-bedroom, $4,470 to $6,650 for a two-bedroom, $7,160 to $10,650 for a three-bedroom and $9,840 to $14,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Knoxville from Utica?

About 798 road miles (676 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 28 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 Knoxville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,120 to $1,580 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,730 to $2,550. 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–Knoxville corridor.