Moving from Frederick, MD to Pittsburgh, PA
About 180 miles across a state line, from Maryland into Pennsylvania, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Frederick, MD to Pittsburgh, PA covers about 180 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $810 – $1,080 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 126 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 180 miles, about 3 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $810 – $1,080. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Frederick to Pittsburgh
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $608 – $810 | $437 – $583 | $292 – $389 |
| 1 bedroom | $729 – $972 | $525 – $700 | $350 – $467 |
| 2 bedrooms | $810 – $1,080 | $583 – $778 | $389 – $518 |
| 3 bedrooms | $931 – $1,242 | $671 – $894 | $447 – $596 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,053 – $1,404 | $758 – $1,011 | $505 – $674 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,215 – $1,620 | $875 – $1,166 | $583 – $778 |
Transport only, for an estimated 180 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, Frederick to Pittsburgh
180 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $900. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $810 to $1,080, 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 Frederick to Pittsburgh
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 126 people a year (±81) moved from Frederick County, MD, home to Frederick, to Allegheny County, PA, home to Pittsburgh. Too few went the other way to estimate. Movers from Frederick County make up 0.3% 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 18,254 people a year (±3,761) moving from Maryland to Pennsylvania and about 12,638 people a year (±2,389) from Pennsylvania to Maryland — a net gain for Pennsylvania of about 5,616 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Montgomery County, MD | 2,201 ±661 |
| Washington County, MD | 1,766 ±479 |
| Baltimore County, MD | 652 ±240 |
| Baltimore City, MD | 507 ±235 |
| Mohave County, AZ | 458 ±631 |
| 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
116 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Frederick (181 counting those licensed only inside Maryland). 80 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 12.9% of their 519 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town and Country Movers IncUSDOT 418499 | Gaithersburg · 22 mi | 64 trucks | 75 | 18.9% of 53 |
| JK Moving ServicesUSDOT 1300300 | Gaithersburg · 22 mi | 26 trucks | 10 | 0.0% of 9 |
| Blake & Sons Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1031132 | Clarksburg · 13 mi | 20 trucks | 16 | 0.0% of 7 |
| Good Season Moving LLCUSDOT 2428832 | Reisterstown · 30 mi | 20 trucks | 39 | 16.7% of 30 |
| 495 Movers IncUSDOT 1893270 | Rockville · 26 mi | 19 trucks | 21 | 0.0% of 9 |
| Beltway MoversUSDOT 293928 | Rockville · 26 mi | 17 trucks | 9 | 0.0% of 6 |
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 Maryland 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 Frederick to Pittsburgh
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 180 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
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 Frederick
All routes from Frederick, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick to Arlington, VA | ~48 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Frederick to Baltimore, MD | ~51 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Frederick to Annapolis, MD | ~67 mi | $485 – $803 |
Also moving to Pittsburgh: from Akron, OH, from Cleveland, OH, from Erie, PA, from Columbus, OH.
Frederick to Pittsburgh moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Frederick to Pittsburgh?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 180 miles cost about $608 – $810 for a studio, $810 – $1,080 for a two-bedroom home and $931 – $1,242 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Frederick to Pittsburgh take?
The drive is about 3 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Frederick to Pittsburgh?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $389 – $518 for a two-bedroom home, against $810 – $1,080 with full-service movers; a moving container is $583 – $778.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Frederick to Pittsburgh?
Yes. Frederick is in Maryland and Pittsburgh is in Pennsylvania, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 116 listed movers within 30 miles of Frederick hold it.
How many people move from Frederick to Pittsburgh each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 126 people a year (margin of error ±81) moved from Frederick County, which contains Frederick, 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.