York, PA → Silver Spring, MD · Short-haul move

Movers from York to Silver Spring

About 81 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,470–$2,180, delivery in 1–2 days, 163 carriers on the York side and 813 in Silver Spring.

81 miroad distance
2 h 6 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$1,470–$2,1802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: York, Pennsylvania
To: Silver Spring, Maryland
Road distance: ≈ 81 miles (68 straight-line)
Drive time: 2 h 6 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 163 (106 interstate)
Movers at destination: 813 (494 interstate)

Reverse: Silver Spring → York

Silver Spring sits about 81 miles south of York, which makes this an interstate relocation from Pennsylvania to Maryland that most movers classify as a short-haul move.

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 2 h 6 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,470 and $2,180, before packing or storage.

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 813 around Silver Spring (494 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 Silver Spring.

York has a population of about 45,000 and Silver Spring about 82,000. The two cities have comparable density (8,466 and 10,277 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Maryland is a higher-cost state than Pennsylvania, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from York to Silver Spring

Full-service estimate for 81 miles, by home size
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$830	$1,010	$1,240
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$940	$1,150	$1,400
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,470	$1,790	$2,180
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$2,200	$2,690	$3,280
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$3,210	$3,910	$4,770

Rental truck (DIY)

$230–$330

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

Portable container

$1,090–$1,610

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

Full-service mover

$1,470–$2,180

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

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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

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 Silver Spring (destination)

Evo Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ritter Transport INC

USDOT: 436004
MC: 239770
Based in: Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 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 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 59 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (301) 899-2022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Town And Country Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 418499
MC: 63919
Based in: Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 64 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (301) 670-4600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Global Solutions Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3308320
MC: 1053236
Based in: Beltsville, MD 20705 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 46 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (240) 805-4447 Route Verify on FMCSA

John W Ritter Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 6903
MC: 1664339
Based in: Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (480) 582-2760 Route Verify on FMCSA

B Von Paris & Sons INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 88613
MC: 42334
Based in: Savage, MD 20763 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (410) 888-8500 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Chhj LLC

USDOT: 1442953
MC: 545874
Based in: Rockville, MD 20850 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (240) 403-7387 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jk Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jk Moving & Storage Of Maryland INC

USDOT: 1300300
MC: 504611
Based in: Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (703) 260-3094 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 813 movers in Silver Spring

Tips for this move

Confirm whether travel time between York and Silver Spring is billed one way or round trip.
A single-day move is realistic here; schedule loading in the morning so the crew arrives in Silver Spring with daylight to spare.
Check Pennsylvania intrastate mover rules; many states require a state permit in addition to a USDOT number.
Group fragile items and tell the crew which boxes go in the cab or on top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from York to Silver Spring?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $830 to $1,240 for a studio, $940 to $1,400 for a one-bedroom, $1,470 to $2,180 for a two-bedroom, $2,200 to $3,280 for a three-bedroom and $3,210 to $4,770 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Silver Spring from York?

About 81 road miles (68 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 6 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Pennsylvania into Maryland 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 Silver Spring?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $230 to $330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,090 to $1,610. 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–Silver Spring corridor.