Moving from Mississippi to Pennsylvania
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Jackson and Philadelphia it is about 1,153 miles and 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving); the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 929 to 1,213 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.
- ~1,153 miJackson → Philadelphia
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,189+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 631 people moved from Mississippi to Pennsylvania in 2024 (Census estimate, ±950), and about 1,589 went the other way. Between Jackson and Philadelphia it is about 1,153 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,189 – $6,918 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 41 movers based in Mississippi hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Mississippi to Pennsylvania
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 631 people a year (±950), against about 1,589 (±1,103) from Pennsylvania to Mississippi, so Pennsylvania loses about 958 people a year on this exchange. Mississippi is the 38th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania took in about 234,568 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison County | Lackawanna County | 96 ±136* |
| Harrison County | Lebanon County | 69 ±109* |
| Harrison County | Erie County | 65 ±106* |
| DeSoto County | Delaware County | 55 ±77* |
| Harrison County | Delaware County | 51 ±67* |
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.
Jackson 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 Mississippi and Pennsylvania.
Cost of moving from Mississippi to Pennsylvania
At about 1,153 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,189 – $6,918 for a two-bedroom home and $5,967 – $7,956 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,736 – $4,981; a freight trailer is $2,490 – $3,321.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,891 – $5,189 | $2,802 – $3,736 | $1,868 – $2,490 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,670 – $6,226 | $3,362 – $4,483 | $2,241 – $2,989 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,189 – $6,918 | $3,736 – $4,981 | $2,490 – $3,321 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,967 – $7,956 | $4,296 – $5,728 | $2,864 – $3,819 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,745 – $8,993 | $4,856 – $6,475 | $3,238 – $4,317 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,783 – $10,377 | $5,604 – $7,471 | $3,736 – $4,981 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,153 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 Mississippi to Pennsylvania
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson to Pittsburgh | ~929 mi | 3–7 days | $4,181 – $5,574 | $4,808 – $6,410 |
| Gulfport to Pittsburgh | ~1,006 mi | 3–7 days | $4,527 – $6,036 | $5,206 – $6,941 |
| Jackson to Erie | ~1,022 mi | 3–7 days | $4,599 – $6,132 | $5,289 – $7,052 |
| Jackson to Harrisburg | ~1,074 mi | 3–7 days | $4,833 – $6,444 | $5,558 – $7,411 |
| Gulfport to Erie | ~1,112 mi | 3–7 days | $5,004 – $6,672 | $5,755 – $7,673 |
| Gulfport to Harrisburg | ~1,130 mi | 3–7 days | $5,085 – $6,780 | $5,848 – $7,797 |
| Jackson to Philadelphia | ~1,153 mi | 3–7 days | $5,189 – $6,918 | $5,967 – $7,956 |
| Jackson to Allentown | ~1,162 mi | 3–7 days | $5,229 – $6,972 | $6,013 – $8,018 |
| Gulfport to Philadelphia | ~1,197 mi | 3–7 days | $5,387 – $7,182 | $6,194 – $8,259 |
| Gulfport to Allentown | ~1,213 mi | 7–14 days | $5,459 – $7,278 | $6,277 – $8,370 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Mississippi
23 of the 41 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 502 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 55 of 250 vehicle inspections (22.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 21 of 502 driver inspections (4.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLCGulfport, MS · USDOT 1043597 | 235 | 33 of 109 | 2 of 235 |
| Morgan Van Lines IncBooneville, MS · USDOT 151057 | 180 | 14 of 87 | 2 of 180 |
| Long's Transfer & Storage IncPascagoula, MS · USDOT 243834 | 22 | 0 of 17 | 0 of 22 |
| Armstrong RelocationMadison, MS · USDOT 1925341 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 2 of 6 |
| Two Men and A TruckGulfport, MS · USDOT 2362630 | 6 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 6 |
| Flat Rate Moving Tupelo LLCTupelo, MS · USDOT 3628153 | 6 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
52 listed household-goods carriers are based in Mississippi, 41 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Mississippi 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 Mississippi. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Mississippi
Mississippi to Pennsylvania moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Mississippi to Pennsylvania?
Between the two states' main cities, Jackson and Philadelphia, the distance is about 1,153 miles. From our model that is $5,189 – $6,918 for a two-bedroom home and $5,967 – $7,956 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,736 – $4,981 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,490 – $3,321. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Mississippi and Pennsylvania, distances run from 929 to 1,213 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Mississippi to Pennsylvania take?
Jackson 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 Mississippi to Pennsylvania?
Yes. A move from Mississippi into Pennsylvania is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 52 listed movers based in Mississippi, 41 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Mississippi.
What is the cheapest way to move from Mississippi to Pennsylvania?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,490 – $3,321 for a two-bedroom home over 1,153 miles against $5,189 – $6,918 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,736 – $4,981, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Mississippi to Pennsylvania each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 631 people (±950) moved from Mississippi to Pennsylvania that year, against about 1,589 (±1,103) from Pennsylvania to Mississippi. That makes Mississippi the 38th-largest source of new residents for Pennsylvania among the states.