Philadelphia, PA → Kennewick, WA · Cross-country move
About 2,635 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,230–$12,240, delivery in 7–14 days, 1,658 carriers on the Philadelphia side and 137 in Kennewick.
The route from Philadelphia, PA to Kennewick, WA covers roughly 2,635 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.
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 $8,230 to $12,240 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 46 hours (6 driving days).
On the Philadelphia side there are 1,658 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,138 of them authorized for interstate work), and 137 around Kennewick (91 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 Kennewick.
Philadelphia has a population of about 1.6 million and Kennewick about 88,000. Philadelphia is considerably denser (11,933 people per square mile versus 2,944), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Washington is a higher-cost state than Pennsylvania, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,290 | $4,010 | $4,900 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,940 | $6,020 | $7,350 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,230 | $10,030 | $12,240 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $13,170 | $16,060 | $19,590 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $18,100 | $22,080 | $26,930 |
$3,610–$5,090
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,370–$4,960
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,230–$12,240
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.
Legal name: Finster Courier Incorporated
Legal name: Dream Transportation LLC
Legal name: Tri-City United INC
Legal name: St George Enterprises LLC
Legal name: Speedy Movers LLC
Legal name: Rodrigo Rodriguez
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,290 to $4,900 for a studio, $4,940 to $7,350 for a one-bedroom, $8,230 to $12,240 for a two-bedroom, $13,170 to $19,590 for a three-bedroom and $18,100 to $26,930 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,635 road miles (2,233 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 46 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Pennsylvania into Washington 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 $3,610 to $5,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,370 to $4,960. 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 Philadelphia–Kennewick corridor.