Your move from Washington, DC to New York
Gorilla Haulers handles furniture protection, loading, transportation and unloading for your Washington, DC to New York move. Packing and storage can be arranged as part of your moving plan.
In District of Columbia, an estimated 42% of housing units are in buildings with 20 or more units. For an apartment move, include storage-locker belongings and balcony furniture along with the rooms inside. 2020–2024 Census housing estimates.
Plan your packing · What to expect on moving day · Storage between homes
Our trucks run this route
Our trucks run between our Chicago, New Jersey, and DC-area bases every day, and down the East Coast to Florida. Most deliveries along this route arrive in under a week. Pickup and delivery dates are confirmed with your estimate.
Planning your Washington, DC to New York move
Book the DC elevator and loading dock first, then ask your New York building for its certificate of insurance requirements and freight elevator hours. Deliveries in New York City and on Long Island use a shuttle truck from the trailer to your building, so send the cross streets and any loading zone rules with your inventory.
Cost to move from Washington, DC to New York
Rates to New York depend on the delivery ZIP code, plus a 13% fuel surcharge:
- New York City, Long Island and the lower Hudson Valley (ZIP 10xxx–11xxx): $4.25 per cubic foot, $1,480 minimum, plus a required shuttle truck at $1.00 per cubic foot (400 cu. ft. minimum)
- Upstate New York (ZIP 12xxx–14xxx): $5.50 per cubic foot up to 800 cu. ft. and $5.25 above 800 cu. ft., $1,480 minimum
Example prices by shipment size, including the 13% fuel surcharge. Your written estimate is based on the cubic feet of your actual inventory.
| Moving route | Small shipment up to 600 cu. ft. approx. 2,000–3,500 lb | Medium shipment 601–1,200 cu. ft. approx. 3,500–7,000 lb | Large shipment 1,201+ cu. ft. approx. 7,000+ lb | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC to New York | $2,072–$3,482Studio, 1-bedroom, or lighter shipment | $3,487–$6,963Typical 2–3 bedroom home | From $6,969Larger home or fuller inventory | Request pricing for Washington, DC to New York |
Examples, not a quote. They assume one pickup and one delivery. Packing, storage after the free period, and some access situations can add to the total. See what's included and what costs extra.
Measure your shipment · Check estimate factors and add-ons · Prepare building paperwork
Request my free estimateFrom a customer who moved Washington, DC to New York
“We used Gorilla Haulers for our move from Washington, DC to New York City and had a great experience from start to finish. The communication was clear, pricing was transparent, and everything was handled professionally. The crew arrived on time and took great care of our belongings, ensuring everything was safely packed and unloaded.”
Estimates, protection and state rules
Before you book, review how interstate estimates, added items and shipment protection work, and the rules for a move entirely within Washington, DC.
Interstate moving: estimates, inventory changes and shipment protection · Washington, DC in-state moving rules
Review the two ends of your move
| Location | Access to review |
|---|---|
| Washington, DC pickup | For a DC apartment or rowhouse, tell us where the truck can stop, how many flights of stairs are involved, and whether your building requires an elevator appointment. Include items stored in a basement or upper floor. |
| New York delivery | New York City and Long Island deliveries use a shuttle truck to reach the building. Send the building address, freight elevator hours, and certificate of insurance requirements; for an upstate home, describe the driveway and entrance. |
Compare the housing at pickup and delivery
District of Columbia
- Detached houses
- 11% of housing units
- Attached single-unit homes
- 22% of housing units
- Buildings with 20+ units
- 42% of housing units
- Renter-occupied homes
- 58% of occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-year estimates, table B25024; B25003 (tenure). Rounded survey estimates.
New York
- Detached houses
- 41% of housing units
- Attached single-unit homes
- 5% of housing units
- Buildings with 20+ units
- 25% of housing units
- Renter-occupied homes
- 46% of occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-year estimates, table B25024; B25003 (tenure). Rounded survey estimates.
Moving from Washington, DC to New York: the migration figures
About 4,795 people moved from Washington, DC to New York in a single year, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 survey.
| New residence | People | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4,795 | ±1,495 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 state-to-state migration flows (Excel). Counts people, not households; 90% margins of error.
