Alexandria, VA → York, PA · Short-haul move
About 96 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,510–$2,240, delivery in 1–2 days, 1,203 carriers on the Alexandria side and 163 in York.
Moving from Alexandria to York is a short-haul move of roughly 96 road miles, heading north from Virginia to Pennsylvania.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 21 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,510 and $2,240, before packing or storage.
On the Alexandria side there are 1,203 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (740 of them authorized for interstate work), and 163 around York (106 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in York.
Alexandria has a population of about 160,662 and York about 45,000. The two cities have comparable density (10,702 and 8,466 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $870 | $1,060 | $1,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $980 | $1,190 | $1,450 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,510 | $1,840 | $2,240 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,240 | $2,740 | $3,340 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,240 | $3,950 | $4,820 |
$250–$350
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,110–$1,630
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,510–$2,240
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Alexandria, VA → York, PA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Ritter Transport INC
Legal name: Geva Transportation LLC
Legal name: Quality Midwestern Holdings INC
Legal name: Michael Dancy
Legal name: Diaz Expressway LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $870 to $1,290 for a studio, $980 to $1,450 for a one-bedroom, $1,510 to $2,240 for a two-bedroom, $2,240 to $3,340 for a three-bedroom and $3,240 to $4,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 96 road miles (81 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 21 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
Yes. Crossing from Virginia into Pennsylvania makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $250 to $350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,110 to $1,630. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Alexandria–York corridor.