Yonkers, NY → Washington, DC · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Yonkers to Washington

About 258 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,060–$4,550, delivery in 1–3 days, 2,152 carriers on the Yonkers side and 1,904 in Washington.

258 miroad distance
5 h 9 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,060–$4,5502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Yonkers, New York
To: Washington, District of Columbia
Road distance: ≈ 258 miles (218 straight-line)
Drive time: 5 h 9 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 2,152 (1,091 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,904 (1,206 interstate)

Reverse: Washington → Yonkers

Moving from Yonkers to Washington is a regional long-distance move of roughly 258 road miles, heading southwest from New York to District of Columbia.

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 $3,060 to $4,550 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 9 min.

On the Yonkers side there are 2,152 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,091 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,904 around Washington (1,206 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 Washington.

Yonkers has a population of about 212,603 and Washington about 693,645. The two cities have comparable density (11,754 and 11,286 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Yonkers to Washington

Full-service estimate for 258 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,500	$1,830	$2,230
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,840	$2,240	$2,730
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,060	$3,730	$4,550
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,900	$5,970	$7,290
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,740	$8,210	$10,020

Rental truck (DIY)

$410–$590

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

Portable container

$1,250–$1,840

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

Full-service mover

$3,060–$4,550

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Yonkers (origin)

U T F Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1003565
MC: 825910
Based in: Bronx, NY 10454 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 348 trucks, 530 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (718) 928-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roadway Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Roadway Movers INC

USDOT: 1854436
MC: 671325
Based in: New York, NY 10472 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 190 trucks, 200 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (212) 812-5240 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tv Series Production

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Dxo East Productions LLC

USDOT: 4307255
Based in: Yonkers, NY 10701 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 87 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (207) 691-5114 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dell Transportation Corp

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 86580
MC: 729893
Based in: Port Washington, NY 11050 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 83 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (631) 271-8931 Route Verify on FMCSA

Angel Spirit INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2882215
MC: 967265
Based in: Garfield, NJ 07026 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 71 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (973) 910-4072 Route Verify on FMCSA

Accurate Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Worldwide Logistics Of NJ LLC

USDOT: 2369201
MC: 871974
Based in: Moonachie, NJ 07074 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 62 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (973) 471-6205 Route Verify on FMCSA

G & E Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 936988
MC: 1624316
Based in: Paterson, NJ 07504 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 46 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (201) 282-0693 Route Verify on FMCSA

LA Rosa Del Monte Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rdm Transport Group LLC

USDOT: 25982
MC: 134689
Based in: Yonkers, NY 10710 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 39 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (718) 991-3300 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,152 movers in Yonkers

Near Washington (destination)

Evo Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ritter Transport INC

USDOT: 436004
MC: 239770
Based in: Capital Heights, MD 20743 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 75 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (480) 485-5862 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 388638
MC: 208997
Based in: Temple Hills, MD 20748 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 59 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (301) 899-2022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Global Solutions Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3308320
MC: 1053236
Based in: Beltsville, MD 20705 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 46 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (240) 805-4447 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2442344
MC: 44829
Based in: Vienna, VA 22182 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (571) 386-9178 Route Verify on FMCSA

John W Ritter Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 6903
MC: 1664339
Based in: Capital Heights, MD 20743 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (480) 582-2760 Route Verify on FMCSA

Geva Transportationgeva Logisticsgeva Freight Forwarding S

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Geva Transportation LLC

USDOT: 2845842
MC: 954130
Based in: Clinton, MD 20735 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (240) 284-3828 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike Dancy

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Dancy

USDOT: 4231672
MC: 1637268
Based in: Clinton, MD 20735 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 26 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (301) 643-4471 Route Verify on FMCSA

F4l Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3268506
MC: 1031430
Based in: Hyattsville, MD 20785 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 25 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (702) 366-6000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,904 movers in Washington

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Yonkers to Washington?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,500 to $2,230 for a studio, $1,840 to $2,730 for a one-bedroom, $3,060 to $4,550 for a two-bedroom, $4,900 to $7,290 for a three-bedroom and $6,740 to $10,020 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Washington from Yonkers?

About 258 road miles (218 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 9 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 New York into District of Columbia 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 Yonkers to Washington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $410 to $590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,250 to $1,840. 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 Yonkers–Washington corridor.