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Seattle, WA → Philadelphia, PA · Cross-country move

Movers from Seattle to Philadelphia

About 2,801 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,510–$12,660, delivery in 7–14 days, 1,037 carriers on the Seattle side and 1,658 in Philadelphia.

  • 2,801 miroad distance
  • 49 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,510–$12,6602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,801 miles (2,374 straight-line)
Drive time
49 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,037 (440 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,658 (1,138 interstate)

Reverse: Philadelphia → Seattle

Philadelphia sits about 2,801 miles east of Seattle, which makes this an interstate relocation from Washington 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 $8,510 to $12,660 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 49 hours (6 driving days).

On the Seattle side there are 1,037 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (440 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.

Seattle has a population of about 784,777 and Philadelphia about 1.6 million. Philadelphia is the denser city (11,933 people per square mile versus 8,795 in Seattle), 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 Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Pennsylvania does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Seattle to Philadelphia

Full-service estimate for 2,801 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,400 $4,150 $5,060
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,110 $6,230 $7,600
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,510 $10,380 $12,660
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,620 $16,610 $20,260
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,720 $22,830 $27,860

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,930–$5,550

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

Portable container

$3,520–$5,180

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

Full-service mover

$8,510–$12,660

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Seattle, WA → Philadelphia, 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 Seattle (origin)

Paradigm Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3405034
MC
1096843
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98007 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
103 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (509) 710-7754 Route Verify on FMCSA

Acme Transport USA LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3664442
MC
75702336
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98006 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (253) 642-5009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Savanah Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Savanah Logistics LLC

USDOT
1303168
MC
505582
Based in
Seattle, WA 98108 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
75 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (206) 763-5887 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
604551
MC
789128
Based in
Renton, WA 98057 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (206) 286-5606 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hansen Bros Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hansen Bros Transfer & Storage Company INC

USDOT
8257
MC
59073
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98056 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (206) 365-4454 Route Verify on FMCSA

Exselon

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Butchie Boy Productions INC

USDOT
3194560
MC
140641
Based in
Kirkland, WA 98033 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
45 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (206) 769-3304 Route Verify on FMCSA

Butler Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1939713
MC
691642
Based in
Woodinville, WA 98072 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (206) 679-3754 Route Verify on FMCSA

Becker Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmsb LLC

USDOT
3620637
MC
136679
Based in
Tukwila, WA 98168 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (206) 246-9500 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,037 movers in Seattle

Near Philadelphia (destination)

Elite Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Finster Courier Incorporated

USDOT
751209
MC
339982
Based in
Pennsauken, NJ 08110 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
199 trucks, 168 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (856) 663-8844 Route Verify on FMCSA

Veltri INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
398991
MC
481594
Based in
Trevose, PA 19053 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
151 trucks, 210 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (215) 946-6400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Uniquality INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2784879
MC
927952
Based in
Bensalem, PA 19020 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
135 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (267) 297-2900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dream Trans

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dream Transportation LLC

USDOT
3020074
MC
37720
Based in
Feasterville Trevose, PA 19053 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
124 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (833) 777-8778 Route Verify on FMCSA

Silkroad Tranz INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2318392
MC
936900
Based in
Warmminster, PA 18974 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
107 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (412) 522-2222 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mirage Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3815917
MC
1378977
Based in
Southampton, PA 18966 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
90 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (925) 474-4510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Relentless Strength LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4570815
MC
1818083
Based in
Bensalem, PA 19020 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
86 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (267) 965-1042 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sls Group Worldwide LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3383225
MC
1086171
Based in
Southampton, PA 18966 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (484) 966-8888 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,658 movers in Philadelphia

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Seattle to Philadelphia?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,400 to $5,060 for a studio, $5,110 to $7,600 for a one-bedroom, $8,510 to $12,660 for a two-bedroom, $13,620 to $20,260 for a three-bedroom and $18,720 to $27,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Philadelphia from Seattle?

About 2,801 road miles (2,374 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Washington 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 Seattle to Philadelphia?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,930 to $5,550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,520 to $5,180. 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 Seattle–Philadelphia corridor.