Moving from Florida to Pennsylvania
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Miami and Philadelphia it is about 1,191 miles and 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving); the 55 city pairs we price between the two states run from 822 to 1,318 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~1,191 miMiami → Philadelphia
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,360+2-bedroom, movers
- 55City routes priced
In short
About 25,048 people moved from Florida to Pennsylvania in 2024 (Census estimate, ±7,963), and about 33,530 went the other way. Between Miami and Philadelphia it is about 1,191 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,360 – $7,146 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 516 movers based in Florida hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Florida to Pennsylvania
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 25,048 people a year (±7,963), against about 33,530 (±6,458) from Pennsylvania to Florida, so Pennsylvania loses about 8,482 people a year on this exchange. Florida is the 3rd-largest of the 49 states sending people to Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania took in about 234,568 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County | Cumberland County | 376 ±354 |
| Miami-Dade County | York County | 348 ±378* |
| Palm Beach County | Delaware County | 305 ±282 |
| Miami-Dade County | Allegheny County | 272 ±168 |
| Miami-Dade County | Philadelphia County | 221 ±101 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Miami to Philadelphia, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Florida and Pennsylvania.
Cost of moving from Florida to Pennsylvania
At about 1,191 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,360 – $7,146 for a two-bedroom home and $6,163 – $8,218 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,859 – $5,145; a freight trailer is $2,573 – $3,430.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,020 – $5,360 | $2,894 – $3,859 | $1,929 – $2,573 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,824 – $6,431 | $3,473 – $4,631 | $2,315 – $3,087 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,360 – $7,146 | $3,859 – $5,145 | $2,573 – $3,430 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,163 – $8,218 | $4,438 – $5,917 | $2,958 – $3,945 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,967 – $9,290 | $5,016 – $6,689 | $3,344 – $4,459 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,039 – $10,719 | $5,788 – $7,718 | $3,859 – $5,145 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,191 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.
City-to-city routes from Florida to Pennsylvania
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 6 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville to Pittsburgh | ~822 mi | 3–7 days | $3,699 – $4,932 | $4,254 – $5,672 |
| Tallahassee to Pittsburgh | ~853 mi | 3–7 days | $3,839 – $5,118 | $4,414 – $5,886 |
| Jacksonville to Harrisburg | ~860 mi | 3–7 days | $3,870 – $5,160 | $4,450 – $5,934 |
| Gainesville to Pittsburgh | ~881 mi | 3–7 days | $3,965 – $5,286 | $4,559 – $6,079 |
| Jacksonville to Philadelphia | ~885 mi | 3–7 days | $3,983 – $5,310 | $4,580 – $6,106 |
| Jacksonville to Allentown | ~921 mi | 3–7 days | $4,145 – $5,526 | $4,766 – $6,355 |
| Gainesville to Harrisburg | ~926 mi | 3–7 days | $4,167 – $5,556 | $4,792 – $6,389 |
| Tallahassee to Harrisburg | ~929 mi | 3–7 days | $4,181 – $5,574 | $4,808 – $6,410 |
| Gainesville to Philadelphia | ~953 mi | 3–7 days | $4,289 – $5,718 | $4,932 – $6,576 |
| Jacksonville to Erie | ~956 mi | 3–7 days | $4,302 – $5,736 | $4,947 – $6,596 |
| Orlando to Pittsburgh | ~963 mi | 3–7 days | $4,334 – $5,778 | $4,984 – $6,645 |
| Tallahassee to Philadelphia | ~972 mi | 3–7 days | $4,374 – $5,832 | $5,030 – $6,707 |
| Tallahassee to Erie | ~980 mi | 3–7 days | $4,410 – $5,880 | $5,072 – $6,762 |
| Gainesville to Allentown | ~989 mi | 3–7 days | $4,451 – $5,934 | $5,118 – $6,824 |
| Orlando to Harrisburg | ~991 mi | 3–7 days | $4,460 – $5,946 | $5,128 – $6,838 |
| Tallahassee to Allentown | ~1,001 mi | 3–7 days | $4,505 – $6,006 | $5,180 – $6,907 |
| Orlando to Philadelphia | ~1,007 mi | 3–7 days | $4,532 – $6,042 | $5,211 – $6,948 |
| Gainesville to Erie | ~1,014 mi | 3–7 days | $4,563 – $6,084 | $5,247 – $6,997 |
| Tampa to Pittsburgh | ~1,020 mi | 3–7 days | $4,590 – $6,120 | $5,279 – $7,038 |
| Saint Petersburg to Pittsburgh | ~1,036 mi | 3–7 days | $4,662 – $6,216 | $5,361 – $7,148 |
| Orlando to Allentown | ~1,047 mi | 3–7 days | $4,712 – $6,282 | $5,418 – $7,224 |
| Tampa to Harrisburg | ~1,060 mi | 3–7 days | $4,770 – $6,360 | $5,486 – $7,314 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Pittsburgh | ~1,061 mi | 3–7 days | $4,775 – $6,366 | $5,491 – $7,321 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Harrisburg | ~1,073 mi | 3–7 days | $4,829 – $6,438 | $5,553 – $7,404 |
| Saint Petersburg to Harrisburg | ~1,078 mi | 3–7 days | $4,851 – $6,468 | $5,579 – $7,438 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Philadelphia | ~1,079 mi | 3–7 days | $4,856 – $6,474 | $5,584 – $7,445 |
| Tampa to Philadelphia | ~1,082 mi | 3–7 days | $4,869 – $6,492 | $5,599 – $7,466 |
| Orlando to Erie | ~1,098 mi | 3–7 days | $4,941 – $6,588 | $5,682 – $7,576 |
| Saint Petersburg to Philadelphia | ~1,101 mi | 3–7 days | $4,955 – $6,606 | $5,698 – $7,597 |
| Cape Coral to Pittsburgh | ~1,120 mi | 3–7 days | $5,040 – $6,720 | $5,796 – $7,728 |
| Tampa to Allentown | ~1,120 mi | 3–7 days | $5,040 – $6,720 | $5,796 – $7,728 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Allentown | ~1,122 mi | 3–7 days | $5,049 – $6,732 | $5,806 – $7,742 |
| Saint Petersburg to Allentown | ~1,138 mi | 3–7 days | $5,121 – $6,828 | $5,889 – $7,852 |
| Cape Coral to Harrisburg | ~1,150 mi | 3–7 days | $5,175 – $6,900 | $5,951 – $7,935 |
| Tampa to Erie | ~1,153 mi | 3–7 days | $5,189 – $6,918 | $5,967 – $7,956 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Pittsburgh | ~1,154 mi | 3–7 days | $5,193 – $6,924 | $5,972 – $7,963 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Harrisburg | ~1,161 mi | 3–7 days | $5,225 – $6,966 | $6,008 – $8,011 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia | ~1,163 mi | 3–7 days | $5,234 – $6,978 | $6,019 – $8,025 |
| Cape Coral to Philadelphia | ~1,166 mi | 3–7 days | $5,247 – $6,996 | $6,034 – $8,045 |
| Saint Petersburg to Erie | ~1,170 mi | 3–7 days | $5,265 – $7,020 | $6,055 – $8,073 |
| Hialeah to Pittsburgh | ~1,174 mi | 3–7 days | $5,283 – $7,044 | $6,075 – $8,101 |
| Miami to Pittsburgh | ~1,182 mi | 3–7 days | $5,319 – $7,092 | $6,117 – $8,156 |
| Hialeah to Harrisburg | ~1,183 mi | 3–7 days | $5,324 – $7,098 | $6,122 – $8,163 |
| Hialeah to Philadelphia | ~1,186 mi | 3–7 days | $5,337 – $7,116 | $6,138 – $8,183 |
| Miami to Harrisburg | ~1,189 mi | 3–7 days | $5,351 – $7,134 | $6,153 – $8,204 |
| Miami to Philadelphia | ~1,191 mi | 3–7 days | $5,360 – $7,146 | $6,163 – $8,218 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Erie | ~1,196 mi | 3–7 days | $5,382 – $7,176 | $6,189 – $8,252 |
| Cape Coral to Allentown | ~1,206 mi | 7–14 days | $5,427 – $7,236 | $6,241 – $8,321 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Allentown | ~1,208 mi | 7–14 days | $5,436 – $7,248 | $6,251 – $8,335 |
| Hialeah to Allentown | ~1,230 mi | 7–14 days | $5,535 – $7,380 | $6,365 – $8,487 |
| Miami to Allentown | ~1,236 mi | 7–14 days | $5,562 – $7,416 | $6,396 – $8,528 |
| Cape Coral to Erie | ~1,254 mi | 7–14 days | $5,643 – $7,524 | $6,489 – $8,653 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Erie | ~1,290 mi | 7–14 days | $5,805 – $7,740 | $6,676 – $8,901 |
| Hialeah to Erie | ~1,310 mi | 7–14 days | $5,895 – $7,860 | $6,779 – $9,039 |
| Miami to Erie | ~1,318 mi | 7–14 days | $5,931 – $7,908 | $6,821 – $9,094 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Florida
274 of the 516 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,846 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 170 of 901 vehicle inspections (18.9%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 312 of 1,828 driver inspections (17.1%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Van Lines IncPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 614506 | 104 | 12 of 54 | 7 of 104 |
| Blvd Moving LLCPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 2892909 | 90 | 16 of 67 | 6 of 81 |
| Good Greek Moving and StorageWest Palm Beach, FL · USDOT 2562486 | 77 | 4 of 35 | 6 of 77 |
| Agility Van LinesFort Lauderdale, FL · USDOT 2564711 | 44 | 1 of 18 | 3 of 44 |
| International Van LinesPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 3795167 | 43 | 7 of 33 | 2 of 43 |
| BMS Moving & StorageSarasota, FL · USDOT 716970 | 37 | 2 of 23 | 1 of 31 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
1,652 listed household-goods carriers are based in Florida, 516 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Florida directory ranks them. At the Pennsylvania end, 355 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Pennsylvania, moving costs in Pennsylvania, or the reverse trip, Pennsylvania to Florida. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Florida
Florida to Pennsylvania moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Florida to Pennsylvania?
Between the two states' main cities, Miami and Philadelphia, the distance is about 1,191 miles. From our model that is $5,360 – $7,146 for a two-bedroom home and $6,163 – $8,218 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,859 – $5,145 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,573 – $3,430. Across the 55 city pairs we price between Florida and Pennsylvania, distances run from 822 to 1,318 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Florida to Pennsylvania take?
Miami to Philadelphia is 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Florida to Pennsylvania?
Yes. A move from Florida into Pennsylvania is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 1,652 listed movers based in Florida, 516 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Florida.
What is the cheapest way to move from Florida to Pennsylvania?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,573 – $3,430 for a two-bedroom home over 1,191 miles against $5,360 – $7,146 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,859 – $5,145, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Florida to Pennsylvania each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 25,048 people (±7,963) moved from Florida to Pennsylvania that year, against about 33,530 (±6,458) from Pennsylvania to Florida. That makes Florida the 3rd-largest source of new residents for Pennsylvania among the states.