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

Movers from Utica to Lancaster

About 258 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,790–$4,140, delivery in 1–3 days, 107 carriers on the Utica side and 260 in Lancaster.

258 miroad distance
5 h 9 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$2,790–$4,1402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Utica, New York
To: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Road distance: ≈ 258 miles (218 straight-line)
Drive time: 5 h 9 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 107 (42 interstate)
Movers at destination: 260 (171 interstate)

Reverse: Lancaster → Utica

Moving from Utica to Lancaster is a regional long-distance move of roughly 258 road miles, heading south from New York to Pennsylvania.

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 $2,790 to $4,140 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 9 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 260 around Lancaster (171 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 Lancaster.

Utica has a population of about 65,000 and Lancaster about 58,000. Lancaster is the denser city (8,031 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 Lancaster

Full-service estimate for 258 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	$1,670	$2,040	$2,490
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,790	$3,400	$4,140
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,460	$5,430	$6,630
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,130	$7,470	$9,120

Rental truck (DIY)

$410–$590

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

Portable container

$1,250–$1,840

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

Full-service mover

$2,790–$4,140

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

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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 Lancaster (destination)

Miller Dedicated Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2562869
MC: 894481
Based in: Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 200 trucks, 200 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (609) 265-2511 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunrise Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 276388
MC: 290856
Based in: Ephrata, PA 17522 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 128 trucks, 152 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (717) 721-2803 Route Verify on FMCSA

Falcon Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 168358
MC: 145282
Based in: Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 120 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (717) 735-0560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pioneer Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 514795
MC: 197249
Based in: Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 115 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (717) 735-0560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quaker Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 619559
MC: 287214
Based in: Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 66 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (717) 735-0560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Snavely'S Mill INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 377174
MC: 302885
Based in: Lititz, PA 17543 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 39 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (717) 626-6256 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clark Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2040512
MC: 720073
Based in: Quarryville, PA 17566 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (717) 471-8623 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shawnee Trucking Pa INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1342517
MC: 515012
Based in: Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (717) 684-6100 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 260 movers in Lancaster

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,370 to $2,030 for a studio, $1,670 to $2,490 for a one-bedroom, $2,790 to $4,140 for a two-bedroom, $4,460 to $6,630 for a three-bedroom and $6,130 to $9,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lancaster from Utica?

About 258 road miles (218 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 9 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Lancaster?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $410 to $590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,250 to $1,840. 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–Lancaster corridor.