York, PA

Gainesville, FL → York, PA · Long-distance move

Movers from Gainesville to York

About 918 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,460–$6,640, delivery in 2–5 days, 151 carriers on the Gainesville side and 163 in York.

  • 918 miroad distance
  • 16 h 32 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,460–$6,6402-bedroom estimate
Photo: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 918 miles (778 straight-line)
Drive time
16 h 32 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
151 (59 interstate)
Movers at destination
163 (106 interstate)

Reverse: York → Gainesville

Moving from Gainesville to York is a long-distance move of roughly 918 road miles, heading northeast from Florida to Pennsylvania.

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 $4,460 to $6,640 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 16 h 32 min.

On the Gainesville side there are 151 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (59 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.

Gainesville has a population of about 148,671 and York about 45,000. York is the denser city (8,466 people per square mile versus 2,232 in Gainesville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Pennsylvania does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Gainesville to York

Full-service estimate for 918 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,790 $2,180 $2,660
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,680 $3,270 $3,980
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,460 $5,440 $6,640
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,140 $8,710 $10,630
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,820 $11,980 $14,610

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,390–$1,970

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,840–$2,700

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,460–$6,640

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Gainesville, FL → York, PA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Gainesville (origin)

Two Men And A Truck

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1669783
Based in
Gainesville, FL 32609 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

2 College Brothers Of Gainesville

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4063852
MC
1542498
Based in
Gainesville, FL 32601 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Ox Strong Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3588230
MC
1251688
Based in
Gainesville, FL 32609 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

24 Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1788284
MC
651428
Based in
Gainesville, FL 32641 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Heritage Wealth Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4139980
MC
1587146
Based in
Gainesville, FL 32601 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Pearce Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2280265
MC
778971
Based in
Gainesville, FL 32607 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

To N' From Relocation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4261564
MC
1653529
Based in
Gainesville, FL 32606 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Sunbelt Moving & Delivery INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2799474
MC
934972
Based in
Gainesville, FL 32608 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 151 movers in Gainesville

Near York (destination)

A & S Services Group LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1880751
MC
164166
Based in
York, PA 17404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
405 trucks, 406 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Honey Locust Farms LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
605126
MC
292032
Based in
East Berlin, PA 17316 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Granite Transportation Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
898834
MC
390693
Based in
York, PA 17403 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Parker And Molina Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3262344
MC
1028602
Based in
York Haven, PA 17345 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

York Transportation Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
926495
MC
399523
Based in
York, PA 17406 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Diaz Expressway

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2432631
MC
838722
Based in
Dover, PA 17315 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Red Lion Furniture Mfg LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3607050
MC
1585577
Based in
Red Lion, PA 17356 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Eckert Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
10712
MC
70267
Based in
York, PA 17403 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 163 movers in York

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Gainesville to York?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,790 to $2,660 for a studio, $2,680 to $3,980 for a one-bedroom, $4,460 to $6,640 for a two-bedroom, $7,140 to $10,630 for a three-bedroom and $9,820 to $14,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is York from Gainesville?

About 918 road miles (778 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 32 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Florida 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Gainesville to York?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,390 to $1,970 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,840 to $2,700. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Gainesville–York corridor.