Moving from Boston, MA to Pittsburgh, PA
572 miles across a state line, from Massachusetts into Pennsylvania, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Measured driving distance. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Boston, MA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 572 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,574 – $3,432 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 83 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 572 miles between Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,574 – $3,432 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 10 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Boston to Pittsburgh
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,931 – $2,574 | $1,390 – $1,853 | $927 – $1,236 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,317 – $3,089 | $1,668 – $2,224 | $1,112 – $1,483 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,574 – $3,432 | $1,853 – $2,471 | $1,236 – $1,647 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,960 – $3,947 | $2,131 – $2,842 | $1,421 – $1,894 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,346 – $4,462 | $2,409 – $3,212 | $1,606 – $2,142 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,861 – $5,148 | $2,780 – $3,707 | $1,853 – $2,471 |
Transport only, for 572 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Boston to Pittsburgh
572 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,860. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,574 to $3,432, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Boston to Pittsburgh
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 83 people a year (±59) moved from Suffolk County, MA, home to Boston, to Allegheny County, PA, home to Pittsburgh. Going the other way: about 127 people a year (±63). Movers from Suffolk County make up 0.2% of the 50,394 people a year who moved into Allegheny County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 5,948 people a year (±1,807) moving from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania and about 5,490 people a year (±1,672) from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts — a net gain for Pennsylvania of about 458 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Middlesex County, MA | 17,104 ±1,315 |
| Norfolk County, MA | 10,905 ±1,500 |
| Essex County, MA | 4,501 ±942 |
| Plymouth County, MA | 3,190 ±733 |
| Worcester County, MA | 2,085 ±401 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Westmoreland County, PA | 4,789 ±829 |
| Washington County, PA | 2,111 ±506 |
| Beaver County, PA | 1,781 ±585 |
| Butler County, PA | 1,373 ±310 |
| New York County, NY | 997 ±543 |
Licensed movers at each end
174 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Boston (246 counting those licensed only inside Massachusetts). 120 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 12.0% of their 368 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gentle Giant Moving CompanyUSDOT 373544 | Winchester · 8 mi | 88 trucks | 78 | 4.9% of 41 |
| Olympia Moving & StorageUSDOT 597632 | Watertown Town · 6 mi | 70 trucks | 30 | 5.3% of 19 |
| DN Van Lines Moving & StorageUSDOT 1141917 | Northborough · 30 mi | 32 trucks | 95 | 10.8% of 37 |
| Stairhopper Movers LLCUSDOT 1696867 | Everett · 3 mi | 31 trucks | 54 | 0.0% of 16 |
| ABC Moving Services IncUSDOT 279719 | Somerville · 3 mi | 23 trucks | 0 | — |
| Tobin ScientificUSDOT 342626 | Beverly · 18 mi | 22 trucks | 21 | 10.0% of 10 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Pittsburgh end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Pittsburgh: South Hills Movers Inc (Bethel Park, 42 trucks), Weleski Transfer Inc (Tarentum, 36 trucks), George Moving & Storage Inc (Freedom, 32 trucks), Parks Moving & Storage Inc (Warrendale, 31 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Massachusetts into Pennsylvania, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Boston to Pittsburgh
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 572 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Pittsburgh
A local move inside Pittsburgh later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $495 – $817 for a two-bedroom home and $831 – $1,506 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Pittsburgh are Akron (about 106 mi), Cleveland (about 134 mi), Erie (about 136 mi).
Other routes from Boston
All routes from Boston, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to Worcester, MA | ~45 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Boston to Nashua, NH | 45 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Boston to Providence, RI | ~48 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Boston to Warwick, RI | ~58 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Boston to Springfield, MA | ~94 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Boston to Hartford, CT | ~108 mi | $486 – $648 |
| Boston to Portland, ME | ~115 mi | $518 – $690 |
| Boston to New Haven, CT | ~140 mi | $630 – $840 |
Also moving to Pittsburgh: from Akron, OH, from Cleveland, OH, from Erie, PA, from Frederick, MD.
Boston to Pittsburgh moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Boston to Pittsburgh?
From our published model, full-service movers over 572 miles cost about $1,931 – $2,574 for a studio, $2,574 – $3,432 for a two-bedroom home and $2,960 – $3,947 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Boston to Pittsburgh take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 10 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Boston to Pittsburgh?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,236 – $1,647 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,574 – $3,432 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,853 – $2,471.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Boston to Pittsburgh?
Yes. Boston is in Massachusetts and Pittsburgh is in Pennsylvania, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 174 listed movers within 30 miles of Boston hold it.
How many people move from Boston to Pittsburgh each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 83 people a year (margin of error ±59) moved from Suffolk County, which contains Boston, to Allegheny County, which contains Pittsburgh.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.