Moving from Nashville, TN to New York, NY
Your Complete Guide
885
Miles
13 hrs
Drive Time
I-81 South / I-40 West
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season
Cost of Living Comparison
Category
Nashville, TN
New York, NY
Cost of Living Index
105
187
Median Home Price
$420,000
$680,000
Median 1BR Rent
$1,500/mo
$3,200/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$145
$180
Grocery Index
96
116
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 885-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between Nashville, TN and New York, NY.
Knoxville, TN
Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains and home to the University of Tennessee. A lively college town with a revitalized downtown.
Gateway to Great Smoky Mountains, UT Volunteers, and Market Square
Harrisburg, PA
Pennsylvania's capital on the Susquehanna River with a beautiful riverfront park. A strategic crossroads city with Civil War heritage.
State Capitol, City Island, and proximity to Hershey and Gettysburg
State Transition Guide: Tennessee → New York
Moving from Tennessee to New York? Here's what you need to know about updating your documents.
Driver's License
Update within 30 days of establishing residency in New York
Vehicle Registration
Register vehicle within 30 days in New York
Vehicle inspection: Required annually
Things to Know About New York
- NYC has additional city income taxes up to 3.88%
- Annual vehicle safety and emissions inspections required
- Upstate and downstate have dramatically different costs of living
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive is approximately 885 miles via I-81 South / I-40 West, taking about 13 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 2 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.