($748+) Miami, FL to Philadelphia, PA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Miami, FL to Philadelphia, PA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,198-mile move from Miami, Florida, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with costs ranging from $1,990 - $7,704. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $339 - $2,260. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Miami and Philadelphia. Local movers in Miami typically start around $237 as a base rate plus $65/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Miami to Philadelphia:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,990 - $4,217
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,433 - $5,828
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,114 - $7,704

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Miami to Philadelphia.

Specialty moving services from Miami, FL to Philadelphia, PA

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of Miami movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Philadelphia, 55% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Miami to Philadelphia?

All three below meet the standards set by the Pennsylvania Moving & Storage Associates, the group most Pennsylvania movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Miami, FL to Philadelphia, PA

Moving containers from Miami, Florida, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cost between $1,251 and $4,153. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Miami typically costs about $110/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Miami to Philadelphia:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,251 - $2,252
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,517 - $3,265
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,226 - $4,153

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $791 in Miami, FL. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $85 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $170 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Philadelphia, PA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Miami to Philadelphia?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Miami, FL to Philadelphia, PA

Plan on $748 - $2,047 for a rental moving truck on the 1,198-mile route from Miami, Florida, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $431 - $492
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Miami daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Miami to Philadelphia based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $748 - $1,498
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $825 - $1,663
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,027 - $2,047

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Miami, Florida, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $791.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $431 - $492 for the 1,198-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $68 and $367, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $170 per night for hotel stops on the 1,198-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $339 - $509.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Miami to Philadelphia?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Miami, FL to Philadelphia, PA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Miami, Florida, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,017 and $2,485.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Miami to Philadelphia:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,093 - $2,089
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,265 - $2,485
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,815 - $3,424

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Miami, Florida, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $791.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $85 and $170 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Miami to Philadelphia?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Miami, FL vs Philadelphia, PA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Philadelphia, side by side with Miami on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

A move from Miami, FL, to Philadelphia, PA, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,990 - $7,704 on the 1,198-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,251 - $4,153, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $748 - $2,047. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,433 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Amtak and Comcast.