Moving from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Boston and Philadelphia it is 306 miles and about 6 hours; the 15 city pairs we price between the two states run from 212 to 572 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.
- 306 miBoston → Philadelphia
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,377+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 5,948 people moved from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,807), and about 5,490 went the other way. Between Boston and Philadelphia it is 306 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,377 – $1,836 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 235 movers based in Massachusetts hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 5,948 people a year (±1,807), against about 5,490 (±1,672) from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts, so Pennsylvania gains about 458 people a year on this exchange. Massachusetts is the 11th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County | Philadelphia County | 682 ±365 |
| Middlesex County | Philadelphia County | 583 ±311 |
| Middlesex County | Montgomery County | 279 ±186 |
| Bristol County | Philadelphia County | 222 ±270* |
| Middlesex County | Allegheny County | 216 ±147 |
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.
Boston 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 Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.
Cost of moving from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania
At 306 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,377 – $1,836 for a two-bedroom home and $1,584 – $2,111 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $991 – $1,322; a freight trailer is $661 – $881.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,033 – $1,377 | $744 – $991 | $496 – $661 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,239 – $1,652 | $892 – $1,190 | $595 – $793 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,377 – $1,836 | $991 – $1,322 | $661 – $881 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,584 – $2,111 | $1,140 – $1,520 | $760 – $1,013 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,790 – $2,387 | $1,289 – $1,718 | $859 – $1,146 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,066 – $2,754 | $1,487 – $1,983 | $991 – $1,322 |
Transport only, for 306 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 Massachusetts to Pennsylvania
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield to Allentown | ~212 mi | 1–3 days | $954 – $1,272 | $1,097 – $1,463 |
| Springfield to Philadelphia | ~233 mi | 1–3 days | $1,049 – $1,398 | $1,206 – $1,608 |
| Worcester to Allentown | ~259 mi | 1–3 days | $1,166 – $1,554 | $1,340 – $1,787 |
| Worcester to Philadelphia | ~276 mi | 1–3 days | $1,242 – $1,656 | $1,428 – $1,904 |
| Springfield to Harrisburg | ~299 mi | 1–3 days | $1,346 – $1,794 | $1,547 – $2,063 |
| Boston to Allentown | ~302 mi | 1–3 days | $1,359 – $1,812 | $1,563 – $2,084 |
| Boston to Philadelphia | 306 mi | 1–3 days | $1,377 – $1,836 | $1,584 – $2,111 |
| Worcester to Harrisburg | ~347 mi | 1–3 days | $1,562 – $2,082 | $1,796 – $2,394 |
| Boston to Harrisburg | ~390 mi | 1–3 days | $1,755 – $2,340 | $2,018 – $2,691 |
| Springfield to Erie | ~448 mi | 3–7 days | $2,016 – $2,688 | $2,318 – $3,091 |
| Springfield to Pittsburgh | ~468 mi | 3–7 days | $2,106 – $2,808 | $2,422 – $3,229 |
| Worcester to Erie | ~494 mi | 3–7 days | $2,223 – $2,964 | $2,556 – $3,409 |
| Worcester to Pittsburgh | ~517 mi | 3–7 days | $2,327 – $3,102 | $2,675 – $3,567 |
| Boston to Erie | ~538 mi | 3–7 days | $2,421 – $3,228 | $2,784 – $3,712 |
| Boston to Pittsburgh | 572 mi | 3–7 days | $2,574 – $3,432 | $2,960 – $3,947 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Massachusetts
161 of the 235 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,097 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 54 of 471 vehicle inspections (11.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 164 of 1,074 driver inspections (15.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DN Van Lines Moving & StorageNorthborough, MA · USDOT 1141917 | 95 | 4 of 37 | 26 of 95 |
| Gentle Giant Moving CompanyWinchester, MA · USDOT 373544 | 78 | 2 of 41 | 6 of 78 |
| Stairhopper Movers LLCEverett, MA · USDOT 1696867 | 54 | 0 of 16 | 3 of 54 |
| Piece by Piece MoversClinton, MA · USDOT 1971286 | 31 | 0 of 11 | 4 of 31 |
| Olympia Moving & StorageWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 597632 | 30 | 1 of 19 | 3 of 30 |
| Esquire Moving IncWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 2820253 | 24 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 24 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
325 listed household-goods carriers are based in Massachusetts, 235 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Massachusetts
Massachusetts to Pennsylvania moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania?
Between the two states' main cities, Boston and Philadelphia, the distance is 306 miles. From our model that is $1,377 – $1,836 for a two-bedroom home and $1,584 – $2,111 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $991 – $1,322 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $661 – $881. Across the 15 city pairs we price between Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, distances run from 212 to 572 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania take?
Boston to Philadelphia is about 6 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Massachusetts to Pennsylvania?
Yes. A move from Massachusetts into Pennsylvania is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 325 listed movers based in Massachusetts, 235 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Massachusetts.
What is the cheapest way to move from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $661 – $881 for a two-bedroom home over 306 miles against $1,377 – $1,836 with full-service movers. A container, about $991 – $1,322, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 5,948 people (±1,807) moved from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania that year, against about 5,490 (±1,672) from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts. That makes Massachusetts the 11th-largest source of new residents for Pennsylvania among the states.