York, PA → Kearney, NE · Long-distance move

Movers from York to Kearney

About 1,387 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,440–$8,100, delivery in 3–7 days, 163 carriers on the York side and 33 in Kearney.

1,387 miroad distance
24 hours (3 driving days)driving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,440–$8,1002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: York, Pennsylvania
To: Kearney, Nebraska
Road distance: ≈ 1,387 miles (1,175 straight-line)
Drive time: 24 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 163 (106 interstate)
Movers at destination: 33 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Kearney → York

Moving from York to Kearney is a long-distance move of roughly 1,387 road miles, heading west from Pennsylvania to Nebraska.

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 $5,440 to $8,100 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 24 hours (3 driving days).

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 33 around Kearney (9 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 Kearney.

York has a population of about 45,000 and Kearney about 34,000. York is considerably denser (8,466 people per square mile versus 2,257), 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 Kearney

Full-service estimate for 1,387 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,180	$2,660	$3,240
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,270	$3,980	$4,860
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,440	$6,640	$8,100
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,710	$10,620	$12,960
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,970	$14,600	$17,820

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,020–$2,860

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

Portable container

$2,260–$3,320

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

Full-service mover

$5,440–$8,100

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

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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

Call (717) 792-3632 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (717) 848-5015 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (717) 487-9023 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (717) 318-9883 Route Verify on FMCSA

Diaz Expressway

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Diaz Expressway LLC

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

Call (717) 650-1391 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (215) 825-5754 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (717) 843-0995 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 163 movers in York

Near Kearney (destination)

H & S Enterprises INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 569072
MC: 277884
Based in: Kearney, NE 68845 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 262 trucks, 197 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (308) 237-3151 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rolar INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 329917
MC: 213127
Based in: Gibbon, NE 68840 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (308) 468-6852 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cash-Wa Distributing Co Of Kearney INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 274172
Based in: Kearney, NE 68845 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (308) 237-3151 Route Verify on FMCSA

Russell'S Appliance & Electronics INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1640509
Based in: Kearney, NE 68847 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (308) 234-6526 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kearney Moving Service

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Goforth LLC

USDOT: 4041599
Based in: Kearney, NE 68847 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (308) 237-2445 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spracklen Russell Construction

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1427564
Based in: Kearney, NE 68847 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (308) 236-6036 Route Verify on FMCSA

O Bar Cattle Co INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 761952
Based in: Gibbon, NE 68840 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (308) 468-5825 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kerry Carpenter

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2556304
Based in: Kearney, NE 68847 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (308) 390-6611 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 33 movers in Kearney

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from York to Kearney?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,180 to $3,240 for a studio, $3,270 to $4,860 for a one-bedroom, $5,440 to $8,100 for a two-bedroom, $8,710 to $12,960 for a three-bedroom and $11,970 to $17,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Kearney from York?

About 1,387 road miles (1,175 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Nebraska 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 Kearney?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,020 to $2,860 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,260 to $3,320. 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–Kearney corridor.