--- title: Moving from Reno to New York | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-new-york/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Long-distance moving as a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/) - [Long-distance routes to and from Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/) - Moving from Reno to New York # Moving from Reno to New York New York gives new residents 30 days to exchange a license and to register a vehicle, and Interstate 80 carries you for 2,636 of the roughly 2,700 miles. Income tax tops out at 10.9 percent. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) Reno-Sparks New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ 2,696 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 47 h 18 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 6 - Main roads I-80, I-280, US 6 **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)** | Measure | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $99,155 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $1,830 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $614,200 | $502,300 | | January average high | 40 F | 48 F | | July average high | 85 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | 29.8 in | 20.9 in | - Moved from New York to Nevada (2024) about 2,584 - Moved from Nevada to New York (2024) about 1,153 - Moved into Washoe County from Nassau County, New York, Morris County, New Jersey, Bergen County, New Jersey, per year about 132 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 111 Data (read 2026-10-19): [OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks](https://project-osrm.org/); [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets/acs-5year.html); [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals); [U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows (ACS 1-year 2024)](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/state-to-state-migration-flows.html); [U.S. Census Bureau, ACS county-to-county migration flows 2016-2020](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/county-to-county-migration-flows.html). New York City has more renters than owners and more buildings with elevators than driveways. The move is shaped as much by the building you arrive at as by the road you take. This page covers the New York end: the DMV, taxes, weather and rents. ## New York DMV windows The New York DMV says you must exchange an out-of-state license within 30 days of becoming a New York resident, and its page on registering an out-of-state vehicle uses 30 days as well. Households bringing a vehicle should treat the 30-day window as the working deadline. ## New York taxes The state's personal income tax schedule reaches 10.30 percent on income between $5 million and $25 million and 10.90 percent above $25 million. The Department of Taxation and Finance lists a 4 percent state sales tax, to which cities, counties and school districts add their own rates. Nevada collects no personal income tax, so the withholding line on a New York pay stub will be new. ## Four seasons in Central Park NOAA's normals for the Central Park station show a January high of 39.5 degrees and low of 27.9, a July high of 84.9 and low of 70.1, 49.5 inches of precipitation and 29.8 inches of snow a year. Summer humidity and winter slush are both normal, and delivery windows in the city depend on elevator reservations. ## City housing numbers The American Community Survey puts New York City at a median home value of $777,600, median gross rent of $1,821 and a renter share of 67.2 percent. The wider New York-Newark-Jersey City metro has a median home value of $614,200 and rent of $1,830. With two out of three households renting, plan stairs, elevators and loading rules. ## How O'Brien's gets you to New York You book with O'Brien's. An estimator visits for a free in-home estimate that comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes. Packing, storage and loading are done in Northern Nevada, and the Bekins Van Lines network carries the shipment to New York, with delivery and unpacking at the other end. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. For a building with a certificate-of-insurance rule, read the [valuation coverage](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/valuation-coverage/) page, and keep the storage option of vault storage from $40 per month in mind. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [New York DMV, Moving to or from New York State](https://dmv.ny.gov/more-info/moving-to-or-from-new-york-state) - [New York Tax Department, Sales Tax Rates](https://www.tax.ny.gov/bus/st/rates.htm) - [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals) - [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs) ### Licensed movers U.S. DOT No. 30611 MC-109375 Nevada CPCN 1070 Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's) Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955 [Check our USDOT record](https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/query.asp?searchtype=ANY&query_type=queryCarrierSnapshot&query_param=USDOT&query_string=30611) · [Ready to Move? (FMCSA)](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) [Licenses and authority](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Moving from New York to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/new-york-to-reno/) - [Moving from Nevada to New York](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-new-york/) - [Moving between Reno and The East, South and Midwest](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/east-and-midwest/) Bekins Van Lines network ## How a long-distance move works with a Bekins agent O'Brien's Moving & Storage has been an agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955. On an interstate move the Bekins network carries your shipment under the van line's interstate system; O'Brien's books the move in either direction. Leaving Northern Nevada, we give the free in-home estimate, pack, store in our Sparks warehouse if you need it, and load. Moving here from another state, you book with us and we coordinate the move from your origin through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. [What being a Bekins agent means](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/bekins-agent/). Your rights on an interstate move ## Federal booklets every interstate mover must give you - [Ready to Move? Tips for a Successful Interstate Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/2023-10/FMCSA_R%26R_Handbook_Web_v1.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move): check any mover's USDOT number. Ours is U.S. DOT No. 30611. 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Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### How long do I have to exchange my license in New York? The New York DMV says within 30 days of becoming a New York resident. ### How far is New York from Reno? About 2,700 miles, with 2,636 of them on Interstate 80. ### What is New York's state sales tax? The state rate is 4 percent, plus local rates. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) N Nicole B. June 25, 2025 The crew worked extremely hard and treated our belongings with care. Customer service was outstanding leading up to, during, and after move. Thank you! C Charles C. May 31, 2025 Great company, I'd highly recommend for any move!!! ### Owner's reply Charles, It was a pleasure working with you on your moves. We hope your trip is amazing and if you ever come back our way, we will be happy to help. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to complete this review on our behalf. N Nadine K. May 15, 2025 The guys were very friendly and hard working. Would definitely use them again! ### Owner's reply Nadine, We are pleased you chose us for your move, it was a pleasure working with you! We are extremely happy the move was a success. ## Get a long-distance estimate Tell us where you are going. The estimate for a long-distance move starts with a survey of your Reno-area home. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070