Columbus
to Philadelphia
from $2,313
498 miles, usually 2 to 6 days on the road. Our own trucks and crews the whole way.
- Distance
- 498 mi
- Time on the road
- 2 to 6 days
- Typical shipment
- 5,000 to 10,000 lbs
- Typical volume
- 800 cu ft
Columbus → Philadelphia
We run our own trucks and our own crews
USDOT 3795167 · licensed for household goods across state lines · ask us who is carrying your shipment and we will tell you
What it costs by home size
Off-peak ranges with standard access at both ends. Moving in June or July adds around 15%.
Studio
about 450 cu ft
$2,313 to $4,295
1 bedroom
about 650 cu ft
$2,941 to $5,463
2 bedrooms
about 900 cu ft
$3,797 to $7,051
3 bedrooms
about 1,200 cu ft
$4,603 to $8,548
4 bedrooms
about 1,500 cu ft
$5,523 to $10,257
Three ways to cover 498 miles
Full service, what we do
We load, drive and unload. Costs the most, takes the least out of you. Usually right above two bedrooms.
A moving container
Dropped at your door, you load it, someone else drives it. Cheaper, more flexible on dates, and you do the lifting.
Renting a truck
Cheapest on paper. Once fuel, motels and the days off are counted it often is not, but for a studio going 498 miles it genuinely can be. We will say so if it is.
Questions about this route
How much does it cost to move from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia, PA?+
A studio typically runs $2,313 to $4,295 and a three-bedroom home $4,603 to $8,548. The weight of your shipment and the 498 miles between the two cities drive most of it.
How long does the move take?+
Expect 2 to 6 days from pickup to delivery. Long-distance trucks carry more than one shipment, so delivery is a window rather than a fixed date. Ask for that window in writing before you book.
When is the cheapest time to move?+
Between October and April. Demand peaks in June and July, when the same shipment can cost 15 to 20% more than in winter. Mid-month beats the first and last few days.
Do I need a binding estimate?+
Ask for one. Federal rules entitle you to a binding or not-to-exceed estimate in writing on request. With a non-binding estimate a carrier may collect no more than 110% of it at delivery.
How do I check a mover is licensed?+
Look up the USDOT number in the FMCSA register and confirm it is active for household goods. Ours is USDOT 3795167, MC-1363846. Never pay a mover in cash or by wire transfer, and never before the estimate is in writing.
USDOT 3795167 and MC-1363846, licensed for household goods across state lines. Check it in the federal register.