Pennsylvania to New York
Moving from Pennsylvania to New York
Reviewers who moved from Pennsylvania to New York paid a median $3,000. 23,152 people made the move in 2024, and 29,274 went the other way. Philadelphia to New York, the most common run in our file, is 94 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$3,000
median, 29 priced reviews
Moved last year
23,152
PA to NY, 2024
Typical drive
94 mi
Philadelphia to New York
Cost of living
+10.6%
NY vs PA, US = 100
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported); US Census Bureau, ACS state-to-state migration, 2024; OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (driving route); BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
What it costs
Pennsylvania to New York moving cost
Across 29 priced reviews of moves from Pennsylvania to New York, the median was $3,000 and the middle half paid $1,800 to $3,500. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for 50–400 miles moves, by home size, as of September 2026. Research fallback, not a first-party median and not a bid.
| Home size | Full-service range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,400–$2,600 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,800–$3,400 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,400–$4,300 |
| 3 bedroom | $3,200–$5,800 |
| 4+ bedroom | $4,200–$7,600 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Philadelphia to New York drive).
Live numbers: US on-highway diesel $5.60 per gallon for the week of 2026-08-31 (EIA weekly US on-highway diesel via FRED GASDESW). A fuel surcharge on a long lane follows the diesel line; ask how the mover sets it.
From the review file
Movers with reviews on the Pennsylvania to New York run
How this list was made. Every mover here has at least two reviews in our file for a move from Pennsylvania to New York. Sorted by how many matching reviews each mover has, not by rating. Corpus as of 21 Sept 2026. Not a ranking and not a recommendation.
| Mover | Based | Record | Matching reviews | All reviews | Median reported, this run | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Connection Movers | Upper Darby, PA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 1470727 | 3 | 202.6 mean, dated | $3,000 | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Zippy Shell Incorporated | Washington, DC | CarrierUSDOT 2574332 | 2 | 2201.2 mean, dated | $3,000 | 29 Jul 2022 |
| Zip To Zip Moving Inc | Kearny, NJ | CarrierUSDOT 2969363 | 2 | 1995.0 mean, dated | $1,816 | 8 Nov 2025 |
| Sunflower Transit LLC | Lake Worth, FL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3305291 | 2 | 1133.8 mean, dated | $3,040 | 23 Sept 2022 |
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 21 Sept 2026; FMCSA Licensing and Insurance, household-goods authority (record column).
Recent reviews
People who moved Pennsylvania to New York
5 of 5 · 8 Nov 2025 · reported $1,816
“They were really kind. George explained everything from top to bottom. Everything arrived safe and sound. They put blankets all over dressers, packed TV and mirror. I would absolutely recommend this company for everyone who wants to trust movers without doubt.”
5 of 5 · 9 Aug 2024 · reported $1,700
“Pierre and Chris were incredible from start to finish. I didn’t have to worry about anything and they were so nice and careful with all of my stuff! They took the time to explain when I had questions and they were very detail oriented when they were taking apart furniture and putting it back…”
1 of 5 · 22 Apr 2024 · reported $862
“With my move, everything initially seemed fine - I scheduled my move from Pennsylvania to New York and set up pick up window of three hours, in order to reserve my building's elevator. The day of, they initially said they will be able to make it but are running behind, but completely miss the…”
What went wrong on this run: of 29 reviews, 31% mention damage and 17% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
ACS 2024 counts 23,152 people who moved from Pennsylvania to New York, margin plus or minus 3,265.
Census counts both ways. ACS 2024 counts 23,152 people who moved from Pennsylvania to New York, margin plus or minus 3,265. 29,274 people moved the other way, from New York to Pennsylvania. The two figures are headcounts of people who changed states in that year.
Price parity and wage tax. BEA price parity for 2024, with the US set at 100, puts Pennsylvania at 97.6 and New York at 107.9. Pennsylvania taxes wages, and New York taxes wages. Rates stay off this page, since they change with the tax year and the return.
What the job looks like
The review sample for this lane is small, 29 reviews.
Hours on the road, then a window. The most common run in our file is Philadelphia to New York, 94 miles, about 2 hours of driving. Days on the road stay short because that drive is measured in hours. The delivery window on the order for service is the span you plan around.
Weight, miles, and the review file. Long-distance moves are priced by weight and miles. In our file the median reported price is $3,000 across 29 priced reviews, with the middle half from $1,800 to $3,500. Prices mix home sizes and distances. The review sample for this lane is small, 29 reviews.
What reviewers flag. Of those reviews, 31% mention damage and 17% mention a delay or a no-show. Ask the mover, in writing, how claims and late trucks are handled before you sign the order. Haulest keeps the file; a licensed mover keeps the truck.
Before you book
On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate.
Authority before the truck. An interstate household move needs a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Look the number up in the license lookup before you pay anyone. Check the authority on file before you trust the name on the truck.
Estimate type and the 110 percent rule. Ask for a binding estimate or a not-to-exceed estimate, and read how each line is built in how to read a moving estimate. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. See the 110 percent rule before you treat a low quote as the final bill.
Window and deposit in writing. Get the delivery window written on the order for service, and keep a copy with the dates the mover named. Deposit terms belong in that same packet. Read moving company deposit before you send money you cannot match to a line on the estimate.
Leaving Pennsylvania, arriving in New York.
| Pennsylvania | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 97.6 | 107.9 |
| Median home sale price | $330,200 | $620,500 |
| Median days on market | 30 | 42 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | Taxes wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 29,274 arrived from New York | 23,152 arrived from Pennsylvania |
Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024; Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage, read 22 Sept 2026; State revenue departments (wage tax, 2026); US Census Bureau, ACS, 2024.
When to go: in Pennsylvania, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Jun 2025 and the quietest was Feb 2026. Movers fill up on the same calendar. Check your date.
Source: Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage (Pennsylvania homes sold by month).
Doing it yourself
Driving a rental truck from Pennsylvania to New York
94 road miles, about 2 hours at the wheel (1 driving day at nine hours a day). Fuel below uses this week's EIA price and the low end of each brand's mpg, because a loaded truck does worse than the brochure.
- Studio10 to 12 ft truckFuel $35 to $53gasoline
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truckFuel $35 to $70gasoline
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truckFuel $42 to $47gas or diesel, by brand
- 4 bedroom26 ft truckFuel $47 to $77gas or diesel, by brand
For comparison: reviewers who hired full-service movers on Pennsylvania to New York moves paid a median $3,000 (29 priced reviews). The truck line above is fuel only: add the rental, mileage or days, coverage, equipment, tolls, a night on the road, and your time.
Sources: Brand spec pages (U-Haul, Penske, Budget) (mpg and fuel type); US EIA weekly retail prices (week of 21 Sept 2026); OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (road miles).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people moved from Pennsylvania to New York?
- ACS 2024 counts 23,152 people who moved from Pennsylvania to New York, with a margin of plus or minus 3,265. 29,274 people moved from New York to Pennsylvania. The two counts are headcounts of people who changed states.
- How long is the common run on this lane?
- The most common run in our file is Philadelphia to New York, 94 miles, about 2 hours of driving. Long-distance moves are priced by weight and miles on this run as well. Delivery is a window set on the order for service.
- What price do the reviews report?
- The median reported price is $3,000 across 29 priced reviews. The middle half of those prices runs from $1,800 to $3,500. The prices mix home sizes and distances, so the median sits at the center of mixed jobs.
- How often do reviews mention damage or a delay?
- Of those reviews, 31% mention damage and 17% mention a delay or a no-show. Ask how a damage claim and a missed window are handled before you sign. Haulest is not the carrier on this run.
- What should I check before I book?
- Confirm an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Ask for a binding or not-to-exceed estimate, and on a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. Get the delivery window and the deposit terms in writing.
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About Anthony Bale
A moving industry professional, author and writer. Anthony has been at different positions in the industry for the last 10 years, gaining significant knowledge on the relocation process. He himself has moved 6 times already, which helped him explore the other side of the moving process.
At Haulest he writes the US cost, hiring, and rights pages, reading the licensed review file every week so the numbers on the page are the numbers people reported.
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