Movers from Saratoga to Burlington
Haul of Fame runs moves on the 150-mile lane north from Saratoga Springs to Burlington, Vermont. It is the easy run up the Northway, I-87 climbing past Lake George and up the west side of the Adirondacks into the Champlain Valley, then across into Burlington on the lake. We drive it ourselves, with our own trucks and our own crew, on one written flat rate. Plenty of our customers make this move for a UVM or hospital posting, a remote-work landing spot near the water, or to be closer to the Vermont side of family, and our crew knows this northern haul in every season.
Route Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Primary Route | I-87 N (the Northway) past Lake George up the Champlain Valley, then east into Burlington |
| Distance | ~150 miles |
| Loaded Truck Time | ~2.5 hours |
| Key Waypoints | Glens Falls, Lake George, Ticonderoga, the Crown Point bridge, then Burlington |
| Tolls | Northway is toll-free the length of the run; any bridge fee is covered and itemized |
| Move Type | Interstate (US DOT / MC authority on the books) |
Burlington Destination Specifics
Burlington spreads up the hill from Lake Champlain out into Chittenden County. Most deliveries are straightforward, but a few areas have access quirks worth flagging on your estimate:
- The Hill Section & near UVM: Older Victorians and student doubles with steep stairs and street-only parking on some blocks. We coordinate a loading spot ahead so a 26-foot truck is not circling the hill.
- Downtown & the waterfront condos: Mid-rise buildings near Church Street and the lake that may need a freight-elevator reservation and a building COI. We handle that paperwork before move day so you are not stuck at the dock.
- The Old North End & near the lake: Tight in-town streets with narrow doorways and stair carries; we plan crew size and padding up front.
- South Burlington, Essex & the outer towns: Wide streets and driveway access make these the smoothest unloads on this route, much like a Wilton subdivision drop.
Demand Peaks on This Route
- Late spring through summer: The peak season, when UVM timing and home closings drive the heaviest demand and the tightest crew availability.
- Deep mountain winter: The Northway climbs into real Adirondack snow country north of Lake George, and a heavy band or an ice storm can slow the high stretch near Ticonderoga. We watch the forecast, build a weather buffer, and will slide a date rather than load into a storm.
- Mid-month windows: Lowest demand and best pricing in any given month, so book away from the 1st and the 30th when you can.
Estimated Costs: Saratoga to Burlington
| Home Size | Est. Weight | Price Range | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1-BR | 2,000 – 3,000 lbs | $1,500 – $2,500 | Same – next day |
| 2-BR | 4,000 – 6,000 lbs | $2,600 – $4,300 | Same – next day |
| 3-BR House | 7,000 – 10,000 lbs | $4,400 – $6,900 | 1 – 2 days |
| 4+ BR House | 12,000+ lbs | $6,700 – $10,500+ | 1 – 2 days |
Because this run crosses from New York into Vermont, it is an interstate move handled under our own US DOT and MC authority, with $1M cargo coverage and no handoff to a third party. The same crew that loads in Saratoga drives the full 150-mile run up the Northway and places your furniture in the Burlington area, all on one written rate.
