Philadelphia, PA · licensed motor carrier
Movers in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania at about 1,553,165 residents, and the centre of Delaware County. It generates more moving volume than anywhere else in the state, both local jobs inside the metro and interstate shipments heading out of Pennsylvania entirely.
- Licensed motor carrier, not a broker
- Crews across the Philadelphia metro
- Interstate lanes out of Pennsylvania daily
- High-rise access, COIs and elevator bookings
Moving in Philadelphia
Rowhouses are the recurring problem: three stories, narrow staircases, and turns that will not take a sofa or a large dresser. Expect disassembly or hoisting on a meaningful share of jobs here, and expect it to be assessed before moving day rather than discovered on it.
In Philadelphia specifically, that means confirming building access and parking before the crew is dispatched rather than on the morning of the move. The closest market we also cover is Allentown, 60 miles out. The nearest large market outside Pennsylvania is Newark, NJ, about 100 miles and 1 day away.
Because Philadelphia is the busiest market in Pennsylvania, dates here go first — especially May through August. Booking early is the difference between your preferred week and whatever is left.
Distances from Philadelphia
Approximate driving distance and a realistic transit window. Windows come from federal limits on driving hours, not from guesswork.
| Destination | Approx. distance | Typical transit |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | 100 mi | 1 day |
| Baltimore, MD | 100 mi | 1 day |
| Jersey City, NJ | 100 mi | 1 day |
| New York, NY | 110 mi | 1 day |
| Yonkers, NY | 120 mi | 1 day |
ZIP codes in Philadelphia
The delivery area is wider than this list — these are the codes that come up most.
- 19019
- 19092
- 19093
- 19099
- 19101
- 19102
- 19103
- 19104
- 19105
- 19106
- 19107
- 19108
Other cities we serve in Pennsylvania
Routes from Philadelphia
Moving in Philadelphia: common questions
Which Philadelphia ZIP codes do you cover?
19019, 19092, 19093, 19099, 19101, 19102, 19103, 19104 and the rest of the delivery area. An address on the edge of the city limits changes nothing about the price — it only matters for whether a full-size truck can reach the door.
How fast can you deliver out of Philadelphia?
Local jobs load and unload the same day. Further out: Newark, NJ — 100 mi, 1 day; Baltimore, MD — 100 mi, 1 day; Jersey City, NJ — 100 mi, 1 day. Past roughly 400 miles it becomes a long-haul schedule, and delivery is a window rather than a fixed hour.
Do you serve the rest of Delaware County?
Yes. Philadelphia is what people search for, but crews run throughout Delaware County and the surrounding towns.
Do you handle Philadelphia high-rise and apartment moves?
Yes, and that is most of the volume in a city this size. Buildings here typically want a certificate of insurance naming them and a reserved freight elevator, often several business days ahead. Ask your building manager for their requirements the day you book.
Get a free Philadelphia moving quote
Tell us where you are going and when. One company calls you back — United Relocation, not ten brokers.