Grand Rapids, MI

York, PA → Grand Rapids, MI · Long-distance move

Movers from York to Grand Rapids

About 597 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,570–$5,310, delivery in 2–5 days, 163 carriers on the York side and 322 in Grand Rapids.

  • 597 miroad distance
  • 11 hdriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,570–$5,3102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 597 miles (506 straight-line)
Drive time
11 h
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
163 (106 interstate)
Movers at destination
322 (185 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Rapids → York

Moving from York to Grand Rapids is a long-distance move of roughly 597 road miles, heading northwest from Pennsylvania to Michigan.

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 $3,570 to $5,310 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 11 h.

On the York side there are 163 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (106 of them authorized for interstate work), and 322 around Grand Rapids (185 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 Grand Rapids.

York has a population of about 45,000 and Grand Rapids about 201,183. York is considerably denser (8,466 people per square mile versus 4,440), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from York to Grand Rapids

Full-service estimate for 597 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,430 $1,740 $2,120
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,140 $2,610 $3,190
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,570 $4,350 $5,310
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,710 $6,960 $8,500
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,850 $9,570 $11,680

Rental truck (DIY)

$910–$1,290

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

Portable container

$1,550–$2,280

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

Full-service mover

$3,570–$5,310

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 York (origin)

A & S Services Group LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1880751
MC
164166
Based in
York, PA 17404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
405 trucks, 406 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Honey Locust Farms LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
605126
MC
292032
Based in
East Berlin, PA 17316 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Granite Transportation Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
898834
MC
390693
Based in
York, PA 17403 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Parker And Molina Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3262344
MC
1028602
Based in
York Haven, PA 17345 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

York Transportation Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
926495
MC
399523
Based in
York, PA 17406 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Diaz Expressway

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2432631
MC
838722
Based in
Dover, PA 17315 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Red Lion Furniture Mfg LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3607050
MC
1585577
Based in
Red Lion, PA 17356 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Eckert Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
10712
MC
70267
Based in
York, PA 17403 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 163 movers in York

Near Grand Rapids (destination)

Sweet Express LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1128178
MC
459522
Based in
Grand Rapids, MI 49512 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
429 trucks, 325 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Mdv Spartannash LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2552754
Based in
Grand Rapids, MI 49518 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
278 trucks, 278 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

M C Van Kampen Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
169993
MC
147601
Based in
Wyoming, MI 49548 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
196 trucks, 196 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Spartannash

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
238700
MC
166314
Based in
Grand Rapids, MI 49518 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
187 trucks, 200 drivers
USDOT registered
1983

Van Eerden Trucking Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
179734
MC
150247
Based in
Byron Center, MI 49315 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
175 trucks, 193 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Holland Special Delivery

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2839570
MC
950826
Based in
Hudsonville, MI 49426 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
172 trucks, 196 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Split Rock

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
473115
MC
251709
Based in
Grand Rapids, MI 49508 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
108 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Jvc Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1260191
MC
492555
Based in
Byron Center, MI 49315 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
96 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

All 322 movers in Grand Rapids

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from York to Grand Rapids?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,430 to $2,120 for a studio, $2,140 to $3,190 for a one-bedroom, $3,570 to $5,310 for a two-bedroom, $5,710 to $8,500 for a three-bedroom and $7,850 to $11,680 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Rapids from York?

About 597 road miles (506 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Pennsylvania into Michigan 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 York to Grand Rapids?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $910 to $1,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,550 to $2,280. 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 York–Grand Rapids corridor.