Rockville, MD → Philadelphia, PA · Short-haul move
About 148 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,220–$3,300, delivery in 1–2 days, 526 carriers on the Rockville side and 1,658 in Philadelphia.
The route from Rockville, MD to Philadelphia, PA covers roughly 148 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
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 3 h 15 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,220 and $3,300, before packing or storage.
On the Rockville side there are 526 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (327 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.
Rockville has a population of about 68,000 and Philadelphia about 1.6 million. Philadelphia is the denser city (11,933 people per square mile versus 4,947 in Rockville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Pennsylvania than in Maryland, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,290 | $1,580 | $1,920 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,330 | $1,620 | $1,980 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,220 | $2,710 | $3,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,550 | $4,330 | $5,280 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,880 | $5,950 | $7,260 |
$300–$430
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,150–$1,690
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,220–$3,300
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Rockville, MD → Philadelphia, 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: Moyer & Sons INC
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Legal name: Jk Moving & Storage Of Maryland INC
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Legal name: Dream Transportation LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,290 to $1,920 for a studio, $1,330 to $1,980 for a one-bedroom, $2,220 to $3,300 for a two-bedroom, $3,550 to $5,280 for a three-bedroom and $4,880 to $7,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 148 road miles (125 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 15 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Maryland 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 $300 to $430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,150 to $1,690. 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 Rockville–Philadelphia corridor.