Moving from Louisiana to Pennsylvania
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New Orleans and Philadelphia it is about 1,269 miles and 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,072 to 1,368 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.
- ~1,269 miNew Orleans → Philadelphia
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,711+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 464 people moved from Louisiana to Pennsylvania in 2024 (Census estimate, ±274), and about 2,577 went the other way. Between New Orleans and Philadelphia it is about 1,269 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,711 – $7,614 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 32 movers based in Louisiana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Louisiana to Pennsylvania
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 464 people a year (±274), against about 2,577 (±1,456) from Pennsylvania to Louisiana, so Pennsylvania loses about 2,113 people a year on this exchange. Louisiana is the 42nd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Orleans Parish | Philadelphia County | 299 ±382* |
| Tangipahoa Parish | Westmoreland County | 156 ±187* |
| Orleans Parish | Dauphin County | 148 ±237* |
| St. Tammany Parish | Allegheny County | 83 ±114* |
| Orleans Parish | Allegheny County | 82 ±51 |
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.
New Orleans 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 Louisiana and Pennsylvania.
Cost of moving from Louisiana to Pennsylvania
At about 1,269 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,711 – $7,614 for a two-bedroom home and $6,567 – $8,756 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,112 – $5,482; a freight trailer is $2,741 – $3,655.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,283 – $5,711 | $3,084 – $4,112 | $2,056 – $2,741 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,139 – $6,853 | $3,700 – $4,934 | $2,467 – $3,289 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,711 – $7,614 | $4,112 – $5,482 | $2,741 – $3,655 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,567 – $8,756 | $4,728 – $6,304 | $3,152 – $4,203 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,424 – $9,898 | $5,345 – $7,127 | $3,563 – $4,751 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,566 – $11,421 | $6,167 – $8,223 | $4,112 – $5,482 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,269 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 Louisiana to Pennsylvania
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans to Pittsburgh | ~1,072 mi | 3–7 days | $4,824 – $6,432 | $5,548 – $7,397 |
| Baton Rouge to Pittsburgh | ~1,088 mi | 3–7 days | $4,896 – $6,528 | $5,630 – $7,507 |
| Shreveport to Pittsburgh | ~1,094 mi | 3–7 days | $4,923 – $6,564 | $5,661 – $7,549 |
| Lafayette to Pittsburgh | ~1,140 mi | 3–7 days | $5,130 – $6,840 | $5,900 – $7,866 |
| Shreveport to Erie | ~1,166 mi | 3–7 days | $5,247 – $6,996 | $6,034 – $8,045 |
| New Orleans to Erie | ~1,175 mi | 3–7 days | $5,288 – $7,050 | $6,081 – $8,108 |
| Baton Rouge to Erie | ~1,183 mi | 3–7 days | $5,324 – $7,098 | $6,122 – $8,163 |
| New Orleans to Harrisburg | ~1,200 mi | 7–14 days | $5,400 – $7,200 | $6,210 – $8,280 |
| Baton Rouge to Harrisburg | ~1,226 mi | 7–14 days | $5,517 – $7,356 | $6,345 – $8,459 |
| Lafayette to Erie | ~1,233 mi | 7–14 days | $5,549 – $7,398 | $6,381 – $8,508 |
| Shreveport to Harrisburg | ~1,257 mi | 7–14 days | $5,657 – $7,542 | $6,505 – $8,673 |
| New Orleans to Philadelphia | ~1,269 mi | 7–14 days | $5,711 – $7,614 | $6,567 – $8,756 |
| Lafayette to Harrisburg | ~1,282 mi | 7–14 days | $5,769 – $7,692 | $6,634 – $8,846 |
| New Orleans to Allentown | ~1,284 mi | 7–14 days | $5,778 – $7,704 | $6,645 – $8,860 |
| Baton Rouge to Philadelphia | ~1,300 mi | 7–14 days | $5,850 – $7,800 | $6,727 – $8,970 |
| Baton Rouge to Allentown | ~1,312 mi | 7–14 days | $5,904 – $7,872 | $6,790 – $9,053 |
| Shreveport to Philadelphia | ~1,345 mi | 7–14 days | $6,053 – $8,070 | $6,960 – $9,280 |
| Shreveport to Allentown | ~1,347 mi | 7–14 days | $6,062 – $8,082 | $6,971 – $9,294 |
| Lafayette to Philadelphia | ~1,357 mi | 7–14 days | $6,107 – $8,142 | $7,022 – $9,363 |
| Lafayette to Allentown | ~1,368 mi | 7–14 days | $6,156 – $8,208 | $7,079 – $9,439 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Louisiana
9 of the 32 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 51 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 24 vehicle inspections (25.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 51 driver inspections (15.7%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Storage and Transfer CoPort Barre, LA · USDOT 709375 | 20 | 3 of 11 | 1 of 20 |
| Advantage Moving and Storage IncLeesville, LA · USDOT 1407874 | 10 | 0 of 5 | 4 of 10 |
| American Moving and Storage of Leesville IncLeesville, LA · USDOT 205336 | 9 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 9 |
| American Machinery Movers IncJefferson, LA · USDOT 237453 | 3 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| Atmosphere MoversMandeville, LA · USDOT 1043891 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Baton Rouge LLCBaton Rouge, LA · USDOT 1980694 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
70 listed household-goods carriers are based in Louisiana, 32 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Louisiana 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 Louisiana. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Louisiana
Louisiana to Pennsylvania moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Louisiana to Pennsylvania?
Between the two states' main cities, New Orleans and Philadelphia, the distance is about 1,269 miles. From our model that is $5,711 – $7,614 for a two-bedroom home and $6,567 – $8,756 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,112 – $5,482 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,741 – $3,655. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Louisiana and Pennsylvania, distances run from 1,072 to 1,368 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Louisiana to Pennsylvania take?
New Orleans to Philadelphia is 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Louisiana to Pennsylvania?
Yes. A move from Louisiana into Pennsylvania is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 70 listed movers based in Louisiana, 32 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Louisiana.
What is the cheapest way to move from Louisiana to Pennsylvania?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,741 – $3,655 for a two-bedroom home over 1,269 miles against $5,711 – $7,614 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,112 – $5,482, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Louisiana to Pennsylvania each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 464 people (±274) moved from Louisiana to Pennsylvania that year, against about 2,577 (±1,456) from Pennsylvania to Louisiana. That makes Louisiana the 42nd-largest source of new residents for Pennsylvania among the states.