Irving, TX → Philadelphia, PA · Cross-country move
About 1,541 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,870–$8,730, delivery in 5–10 days, 2,220 carriers on the Irving side and 1,658 in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia sits about 1,541 miles northeast of Irving, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Pennsylvania that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
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 $5,870 to $8,730 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 27 hours (4 driving days).
On the Irving side there are 2,220 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (881 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,658 around Philadelphia (1,138 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 Philadelphia.
Irving has a population of about 257,076 and Philadelphia about 1.6 million. Philadelphia is the denser city (11,933 people per square mile versus 3,831 in Irving), 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 Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,350 | $2,860 | $3,490 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,520 | $4,290 | $5,240 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,870 | $7,160 | $8,730 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,390 | $11,450 | $13,970 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,910 | $15,740 | $19,210 |
$2,180–$3,080
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,400–$3,520
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,870–$8,730
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,350 to $3,490 for a studio, $3,520 to $5,240 for a one-bedroom, $5,870 to $8,730 for a two-bedroom, $9,390 to $13,970 for a three-bedroom and $12,910 to $19,210 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,541 road miles (1,306 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Texas 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 $2,180 to $3,080 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,400 to $3,520. 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 Irving–Philadelphia corridor.