Moving from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA
About 256 miles across a state line, from New York into Pennsylvania, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA covers about 256 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,152 – $1,536 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 234 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 256 miles, about 5 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,152 – $1,536. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 5 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Syracuse to Philadelphia
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $864 – $1,152 | $622 – $829 | $415 – $553 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,037 – $1,382 | $746 – $995 | $498 – $664 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,152 – $1,536 | $829 – $1,106 | $553 – $737 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,325 – $1,766 | $954 – $1,272 | $636 – $848 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,498 – $1,997 | $1,078 – $1,438 | $719 – $958 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,728 – $2,304 | $1,244 – $1,659 | $829 – $1,106 |
Transport only, for an estimated 256 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Syracuse to Philadelphia
256 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,280. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,152 to $1,536, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Syracuse to Philadelphia
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 234 people a year (±144) moved from Onondaga County, NY, home to Syracuse, to Philadelphia County, PA, home to Philadelphia. Going the other way: about 150 people a year (±205). Movers from Onondaga County make up 0.3% of the 67,261 people a year who moved into Philadelphia County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 29,274 people a year (±4,078) moving from New York to Pennsylvania and about 23,152 people a year (±3,265) from Pennsylvania to New York — a net gain for Pennsylvania of about 6,122 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Oswego County, NY | 1,562 ±396 |
| Monroe County, NY | 1,478 ±388 |
| Queens County, NY | 1,174 ±307 |
| Madison County, NY | 822 ±262 |
| Cayuga County, NY | 810 ±279 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Montgomery County, PA | 6,964 ±711 |
| Delaware County, PA | 5,131 ±857 |
| Bucks County, PA | 4,654 ±928 |
| Camden County, NJ | 3,114 ±777 |
| Kings County, NY | 2,379 ±681 |
Licensed movers at each end
8 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Syracuse (35 counting those licensed only inside New York). 3 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 15.4% of their 13 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown's Moving and Storage Company IncUSDOT 54455 | Warners · 9 mi | 7 trucks | 17 | 16.7% of 12 |
| Charette Brothers Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 656269 | Syracuse · 3 mi | 5 trucks | 0 | — |
| Magnifique Moving CompanyUSDOT 4229626 | East Syracuse · 7 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Ralph Palmisano Movers IncUSDOT 8868 | North Syracuse · 6 mi | 2 trucks | 2 | — |
| Soliman Movers and More LLCUSDOT 2206535 | Manlius · 12 mi | 2 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Ready Roaders MoversUSDOT 4506302 | Syracuse · 2 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Philadelphia end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Philadelphia: Flower Transfer Logistics (Sewell, 134 trucks), Wayne Moving and Storage (West Chester, 28 trucks), ABC Pro Movers Inc (Philadelphia, 26 trucks), Hughes Relocation Services Inc (Lansdale, 21 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from New York into Pennsylvania, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Syracuse to Philadelphia
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 256 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Philadelphia
A local move inside Philadelphia later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $495 – $817 for a two-bedroom home and $831 – $1,506 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Philadelphia are Wilmington (about 29 mi), Allentown (about 56 mi), Dover (about 68 mi).
Other routes from Syracuse
All routes from Syracuse, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse to Utica, NY | ~54 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Syracuse to Rochester, NY | ~87 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Syracuse to Albany, NY | ~145 mi | $653 – $870 |
| Syracuse to Buffalo, NY | ~161 mi | $725 – $966 |
| Syracuse to Mount Vernon, NY | ~221 mi | $995 – $1,326 |
| Syracuse to New York City, NY | ~228 mi | $1,026 – $1,368 |
| Syracuse to Chicago, IL | ~688 mi | $3,096 – $4,128 |
| Syracuse to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,719 mi | $12,236 – $16,314 |
Also moving to Philadelphia: from Wilmington, DE, from Allentown, PA, from Dover, DE, from Newark, NJ.
Syracuse to Philadelphia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Syracuse to Philadelphia?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 256 miles cost about $864 – $1,152 for a studio, $1,152 – $1,536 for a two-bedroom home and $1,325 – $1,766 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Syracuse to Philadelphia take?
The drive is about 5 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Syracuse to Philadelphia?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $553 – $737 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,152 – $1,536 with full-service movers; a moving container is $829 – $1,106.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Syracuse to Philadelphia?
Yes. Syracuse is in New York and Philadelphia is in Pennsylvania, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 8 listed movers within 30 miles of Syracuse hold it.
How many people move from Syracuse to Philadelphia each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 234 people a year (margin of error ±144) moved from Onondaga County, which contains Syracuse, to Philadelphia County, which contains Philadelphia.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.