Moving from Minnesota to Pennsylvania
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and Philadelphia it is 1,174 miles and 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving); the 15 city pairs we price between the two states run from 743 to 1,174 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.
- 1,174 miMinneapolis → Philadelphia
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,283+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 2,679 people moved from Minnesota to Pennsylvania in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,619), and about 637 went the other way. Between Minneapolis and Philadelphia it is 1,174 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,283 – $7,044 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 92 movers based in Minnesota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Minnesota to Pennsylvania
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,679 people a year (±1,619), against about 637 (±375) from Pennsylvania to Minnesota, so Pennsylvania gains about 2,042 people a year on this exchange. Minnesota is the 20th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nicollet County | Allegheny County | 344 ±457* |
| Hennepin County | Allegheny County | 297 ±153 |
| Hennepin County | Philadelphia County | 212 ±112 |
| Ramsey County | Allegheny County | 180 ±161 |
| Carlton County | Allegheny County | 141 ±224* |
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.
Minneapolis 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 Minnesota and Pennsylvania.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to Pennsylvania
At 1,174 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,283 – $7,044 for a two-bedroom home and $6,075 – $8,101 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,804 – $5,072; a freight trailer is $2,536 – $3,381.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,962 – $5,283 | $2,853 – $3,804 | $1,902 – $2,536 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,755 – $6,340 | $3,423 – $4,565 | $2,282 – $3,043 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,283 – $7,044 | $3,804 – $5,072 | $2,536 – $3,381 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,075 – $8,101 | $4,374 – $5,832 | $2,916 – $3,888 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,868 – $9,157 | $4,945 – $6,593 | $3,297 – $4,395 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,925 – $10,566 | $5,706 – $7,608 | $3,804 – $5,072 |
Transport only, for 1,174 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 Minnesota to Pennsylvania
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester to Erie | ~743 mi | 3–7 days | $3,344 – $4,458 | $3,845 – $5,127 |
| Saint Paul to Erie | ~792 mi | 3–7 days | $3,564 – $4,752 | $4,099 – $5,465 |
| Rochester to Pittsburgh | ~796 mi | 3–7 days | $3,582 – $4,776 | $4,119 – $5,492 |
| Minneapolis to Erie | ~802 mi | 3–7 days | $3,609 – $4,812 | $4,150 – $5,534 |
| Saint Paul to Pittsburgh | ~855 mi | 3–7 days | $3,848 – $5,130 | $4,425 – $5,899 |
| Minneapolis to Pittsburgh | ~865 mi | 3–7 days | $3,893 – $5,190 | $4,476 – $5,968 |
| Rochester to Harrisburg | ~976 mi | 3–7 days | $4,392 – $5,856 | $5,051 – $6,734 |
| Saint Paul to Harrisburg | ~1,030 mi | 3–7 days | $4,635 – $6,180 | $5,330 – $7,107 |
| Minneapolis to Harrisburg | ~1,040 mi | 3–7 days | $4,680 – $6,240 | $5,382 – $7,176 |
| Rochester to Allentown | ~1,047 mi | 3–7 days | $4,712 – $6,282 | $5,418 – $7,224 |
| Rochester to Philadelphia | ~1,084 mi | 3–7 days | $4,878 – $6,504 | $5,610 – $7,480 |
| Saint Paul to Allentown | ~1,097 mi | 3–7 days | $4,937 – $6,582 | $5,677 – $7,569 |
| Minneapolis to Allentown | ~1,107 mi | 3–7 days | $4,982 – $6,642 | $5,729 – $7,638 |
| Saint Paul to Philadelphia | ~1,136 mi | 3–7 days | $5,112 – $6,816 | $5,879 – $7,838 |
| Minneapolis to Philadelphia | 1,174 mi | 3–7 days | $5,283 – $7,044 | $6,075 – $8,101 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Minnesota
61 of the 92 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,807 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 199 of 939 vehicle inspections (21.2%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 44 of 1,807 driver inspections (2.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay and BayEagan, MN · USDOT 125630 | 954 | 80 of 507 | 12 of 954 |
| Manning Transfer IncBlaine, MN · USDOT 116111 | 104 | 12 of 51 | 1 of 104 |
| C T XRush City, MN · USDOT 493429 | 87 | 24 of 43 | 1 of 87 |
| Polman Transfer IncWadena, MN · USDOT 116195 | 81 | 8 of 31 | 0 of 81 |
| Berger Transfer & Storage IncSaint Paul, MN · USDOT 125665 | 63 | 5 of 36 | 5 of 63 |
| Cool Fuel TransportationClearwater, MN · USDOT 242597 | 60 | 4 of 25 | 0 of 60 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
273 listed household-goods carriers are based in Minnesota, 92 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Minnesota 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 Minnesota. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Minnesota
Minnesota to Pennsylvania moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to Pennsylvania?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and Philadelphia, the distance is 1,174 miles. From our model that is $5,283 – $7,044 for a two-bedroom home and $6,075 – $8,101 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,804 – $5,072 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,536 – $3,381. Across the 15 city pairs we price between Minnesota and Pennsylvania, distances run from 743 to 1,174 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to Pennsylvania take?
Minneapolis to Philadelphia is 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Minnesota to Pennsylvania?
Yes. A move from Minnesota into Pennsylvania is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 273 listed movers based in Minnesota, 92 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Minnesota.
What is the cheapest way to move from Minnesota to Pennsylvania?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,536 – $3,381 for a two-bedroom home over 1,174 miles against $5,283 – $7,044 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,804 – $5,072, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Minnesota to Pennsylvania each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,679 people (±1,619) moved from Minnesota to Pennsylvania that year, against about 637 (±375) from Pennsylvania to Minnesota. That makes Minnesota the 20th-largest source of new residents for Pennsylvania among the states.