($119+) Philadelphia, PA to Yonkers, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Philadelphia, PA to Yonkers, NY

Full-service movers for the 111-mile relocation from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Yonkers, New York, cost between $567 and $3,732. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $376 - $2,504, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Philadelphia typically charge a base rate around $282 plus $130 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $567 - $2,694
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,112 - $3,068
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,480 - $3,732

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 Philadelphia to Yonkers.

Specialty moving services from Philadelphia, PA to Yonkers, NY

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

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

Movers licensed to operate in New York are typically members of the New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

How much do local movers cost in Philadelphia, PA?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Philadelphia to Yonkers with a local mover averages $1,101 - $3,038. Working with a local mover based in Philadelphia, PA often costs less than hiring a national carrier on routes under 500 miles. Shorter routes come with lower fuel overhead and simpler logistics, and local movers can offer more direct communication and quicker booking windows.

The tradeoff is that smaller companies may lack the infrastructure for longer hauls. Verify proper interstate licensing and relevant experience before signing anything.

Moving container costs from Philadelphia, PA to Yonkers, NY

Moving containers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Yonkers, New York, cost between $655 and $1,992. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Philadelphia costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $655 - $1,110
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $875 - $1,637
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,099 - $1,992

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Philadelphia, PA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $876, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $94 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $188 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Philadelphia, PA, and Yonkers, NY, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Philadelphia to Yonkers?

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 Philadelphia, PA to Yonkers, NY

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 111 miles from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Yonkers, New York, running $119 - $241. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $44 - $51
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Philadelphia daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $119 - $188
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $117 - $205
• 4+ bedrooms: $148 - $241

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $94 and $438.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $188.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $44 and $51 for the 111-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $876 for 2 movers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Philadelphia, PA to Yonkers, NY

If you're moving a larger household from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Yonkers, New York.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $708 and $1,284.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $602 - $1,104
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $708 - $1,284
• 4+ bedrooms: $897 - $1,501

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $94 - $188 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for about five hours typically runs $876.

What are the best freight companies from Philadelphia to Yonkers?

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: Philadelphia, PA vs Yonkers, NY

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Yonkers, side by side with Philadelphia 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

For a move from Philadelphia, PA, to Yonkers, NY, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $567 for a studio to $3,732 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 111-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $655 - $1,992. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $119 - $241, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $1,112 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Leake and Watts Services and Yonkers Contracting.