Moving from Louisianato 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 9 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| 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.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,269 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Louisiana
72 household-goods carriers in Louisiana are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- American Machinery Movers Inc, Jefferson · USDOT 237453 · 24 trucks
- American Moving And Storage Of Leesville Inc, Leesville · USDOT 205336 · 24 trucks
- Dixie Storage And Transfer Co, Port Barre · USDOT 709375 · 19 trucks
- Hug-Condon Moving & Storage Co Inc, Harahan · USDOT 77814 · 8 trucks
- A-1 Moving & Storage Co Inc, Lafayette · USDOT 52766 · 7 trucks
At the Pennsylvania end
363 household-goods carriers are based in Pennsylvania — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Philadelphia runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $5,711 – $7,614 | $7,139 – $9,518 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,567 – $8,756 | $8,209 – $10,945 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
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. Any move that crosses from Louisiana into Pennsylvania is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
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 splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $8,209 – $10,945 rather than $6,567 – $8,756.