($800+) Miami, FL to Philadelphia, PA Movers

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

For the 1,198-mile move from Miami, Florida, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, full-service movers cost between $2,005 and $7,601. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $339 - $2,260 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Miami generally start around $237 plus $65 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,005 - $4,600
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,573 - $5,989
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,352 - $7,601

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 — 96% of Miami movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Philadelphia, 90% of movers offer the same service.

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

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Miami, FL to Philadelphia, PA

Moving containers from Miami, Florida, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cost between $1,337 and $4,395. 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: $1,337 - $2,335
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,723 - $3,287
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,242 - $4,395

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $85 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $170 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $791 in Miami, FL, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Philadelphia, PA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

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

Truck rentals from Miami, Florida, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, range from $808 - $2,123 for the 1,198-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• 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: $808 - $1,434
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $822 - $1,866
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,034 - $2,123

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $170 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $73 and $367 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $431 - $492 in fuel for the 1,198-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $791 in Miami, Florida, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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 good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Miami, Florida, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,405 and $2,818.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,145 - $2,253
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,405 - $2,818
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,775 - $3,516

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $85 and $170.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Miami, Florida, for roughly five hours typically average $791.

What are the best freight companies from Miami to Philadelphia?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Ryder Integrated Logistics, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Ryder Integrated Logistics, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

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.