Studio or 1-bedroom: A local move for a smaller residence generally takes 4-6 hours with professional movers or potentially a full day if you're doing it yourself. 2-bedroom apartment or house: Expect 6-8 hours with movers or full day-to-day and a half-yourself for this size. 3-bedroom house or larger: This can take 8-12 hours with professionals or up to two days if you're handling it yourself.