Shawnee Express INC
- USDOT
- 214203
- MC
- 160321
- Based in
- Herrin, IL 62948 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 55 trucks, 58 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1982
Carbondale, IL → Yonkers, NY · Long-distance move
About 1,002 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,250–$7,810, delivery in 3–7 days, 34 carriers on the Carbondale side and 2,152 in Yonkers.
Moving from Carbondale to Yonkers is a long-distance move of roughly 1,002 road miles, heading east from Illinois to New York.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,250 to $7,810 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 17 h 59 min.
On the Carbondale side there are 34 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (24 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,152 around Yonkers (1,091 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 Yonkers.
Carbondale has a population of about 22,000 and Yonkers about 212,603. Yonkers is the denser city (11,754 people per square mile versus 1,435 in Carbondale), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New York is a higher-cost state than Illinois, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,100 | $2,560 | $3,130 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,150 | $3,840 | $4,690 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,250 | $6,410 | $7,810 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,400 | $10,250 | $12,500 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,560 | $14,090 | $17,190 |
$1,480–$2,090
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,910–$2,820
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,250–$7,810
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Carbondale, IL → Yonkers, NY. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,100 to $3,130 for a studio, $3,150 to $4,690 for a one-bedroom, $5,250 to $7,810 for a two-bedroom, $8,400 to $12,500 for a three-bedroom and $11,560 to $17,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,002 road miles (849 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 59 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Illinois into New York 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 $1,480 to $2,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,910 to $2,820. 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 Carbondale–Yonkers corridor.