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Youngstown, OH → Traverse City, MI · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Youngstown to Traverse City

About 420 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,970–$4,420, delivery in 1–3 days, 141 carriers on the Youngstown side and 53 in Traverse City.

  • 420 miroad distance
  • 7 h 57 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,970–$4,4202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 420 miles (356 straight-line)
Drive time
7 h 57 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
141 (90 interstate)
Movers at destination
53 (19 interstate)

Reverse: Traverse City → Youngstown

The route from Youngstown, OH to Traverse City, MI covers roughly 420 miles by road, a northwest-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 $2,970 to $4,420 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 7 h 57 min.

On the Youngstown side there are 141 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (90 of them authorized for interstate work), and 53 around Traverse City (19 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 Traverse City.

Youngstown has a population of about 59,000 and Traverse City about 16,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,770 and 1,894 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Youngstown to Traverse City

Full-service estimate for 420 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,190 $1,450 $1,770
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,780 $2,170 $2,650
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,970 $3,620 $4,420
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,750 $5,800 $7,070
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,530 $7,970 $9,720

Rental truck (DIY)

$580–$820

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

Portable container

$1,390–$2,050

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

Full-service mover

$2,970–$4,420

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 Youngstown (origin)

Howlett Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3287780
MC
1040616
Based in
Canfield, OH 44406 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
63 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (330) 770-6513 Route Verify on FMCSA

Over-Deliver LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3276480
MC
1035210
Based in
North Jackson, OH 44451 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
49 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (412) 576-1317 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grant Street Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Grant Street Services INC

USDOT
906635
MC
392849
Based in
Niles, OH 44446 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (330) 544-9180 Route Verify on FMCSA

Joy Cone Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
85100
MC
264866
Based in
Hermitage, PA 16148 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (724) 962-3426 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kayd Transport Services LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1210024
MC
764464
Based in
Youngstown, OH 44512 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (614) 316-7095 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cleland Bros Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cleland Bros Moving LLC

USDOT
1154917
MC
467396
Based in
Boardman, OH 44512 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (330) 729-2700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ten Cities Ii LLC

USDOT
3257266
MC
1026210
Based in
Boardman, OH 44512 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (330) 758-2110 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bearded Brothers Moving Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3453726
MC
1125163
Based in
Youngstown, OH 44512 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (330) 885-6841 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 141 movers in Youngstown

Near Traverse City (destination)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Nordic Movers INC

USDOT
1469296
MC
554951
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (231) 947-8880 Route Verify on FMCSA

Denoyer Brothers Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
381828
MC
134935
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (231) 946-4550 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cj Schueller LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
886575
MC
1652579
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (231) 313-6085 Route Verify on FMCSA

Reliance Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2414628
MC
831188
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (231) 403-9030 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bayside Moving & Storage

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Able Forwarders INC

USDOT
882204
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (231) 946-4593 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alfarhan Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4172233
MC
1604996
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (313) 398-8488 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grey Kitty Labs LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4312292
MC
1681000
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (425) 698-8595 Route Verify on FMCSA

Willow Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4051865
MC
1535580
Based in
Interlochen, MI 49643 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (231) 632-7020 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 53 movers in Traverse City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Youngstown to Traverse City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,190 to $1,770 for a studio, $1,780 to $2,650 for a one-bedroom, $2,970 to $4,420 for a two-bedroom, $4,750 to $7,070 for a three-bedroom and $6,530 to $9,720 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Traverse City from Youngstown?

About 420 road miles (356 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 57 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 Ohio into Michigan 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 Youngstown to Traverse City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $580 to $820 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,390 to $2,050. 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 Youngstown–Traverse City corridor.