Moving from Rochester, NY to Pittsburgh, PA
About 262 miles across a state line, from New York 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 Rochester, NY to Pittsburgh, PA covers about 262 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,179 – $1,572 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 360 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 262 miles, about 5 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 $1,179 – $1,572. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 5 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Rochester to Pittsburgh
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $884 – $1,179 | $637 – $849 | $424 – $566 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,061 – $1,415 | $764 – $1,019 | $509 – $679 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,179 – $1,572 | $849 – $1,132 | $566 – $755 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,356 – $1,808 | $976 – $1,302 | $651 – $868 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,533 – $2,044 | $1,104 – $1,471 | $736 – $981 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,769 – $2,358 | $1,273 – $1,698 | $849 – $1,132 |
Transport only, for an estimated 262 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, Rochester to Pittsburgh
262 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,310. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,179 to $1,572, 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 Rochester to Pittsburgh
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 360 people a year (±147) moved from Monroe County, NY, home to Rochester, to Allegheny County, PA, home to Pittsburgh. Going the other way: about 262 people a year (±142). Movers from Monroe County make up 0.7% 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 29,274 people a year (±4,078) moving from New York to Pennsylvania and about 23,152 people a year (±3,265) from Pennsylvania to New York — a net gain for Pennsylvania of about 6,122 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Wayne County, NY | 2,036 ±439 |
| Ontario County, NY | 1,913 ±471 |
| New York County, NY | 1,711 ±559 |
| Nassau County, NY | 1,512 ±497 |
| Erie County, NY | 1,397 ±273 |
| 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
7 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Rochester (41 counting those licensed only inside New York). 3 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 21.4% of their 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Brothers Moving IncUSDOT 1203584 | Rochester · 6 mi | 19 trucks | 9 | 60.0% of 5 |
| Dumbo Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1543241 | Rochester · 1 mi | 9 trucks | 20 | 14.3% of 14 |
| Interior Moving Services IncUSDOT 1498819 | Rochester · 2 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
| Joe's MovingUSDOT 2643923 | Rochester · 0 mi | 4 trucks | 9 | 11.1% of 9 |
| E-Z Movers IncUSDOT 495911 | Rochester · 4 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
| Bauer & Son MovingUSDOT 348429 | Rochester · 4 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
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 New York 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 Rochester to Pittsburgh
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 262 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 Rochester
All routes from Rochester, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester to Buffalo, NY | ~78 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Rochester to Syracuse, NY | ~87 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Rochester to Utica, NY | ~140 mi | $630 – $840 |
| Rochester to Schenectady, NY | ~218 mi | $981 – $1,308 |
| Rochester to Albany, NY | ~231 mi | $1,040 – $1,386 |
| Rochester to Cleveland, OH | ~277 mi | $1,247 – $1,662 |
| Rochester to Mount Vernon, NY | ~289 mi | $1,301 – $1,734 |
| Rochester to New York City, NY | ~292 mi | $1,314 – $1,752 |
Also moving to Pittsburgh: from Akron, OH, from Cleveland, OH, from Erie, PA, from Frederick, MD.
Rochester to Pittsburgh moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Rochester, NY to Pittsburgh?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 262 miles cost about $884 – $1,179 for a studio, $1,179 – $1,572 for a two-bedroom home and $1,356 – $1,808 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Rochester, NY to Pittsburgh take?
The drive is about 5 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 Rochester, NY to Pittsburgh?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $566 – $755 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,179 – $1,572 with full-service movers; a moving container is $849 – $1,132.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Rochester, NY to Pittsburgh?
Yes. Rochester is in New York and Pittsburgh is in Pennsylvania, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 7 listed movers within 30 miles of Rochester hold it.
How many people move from Rochester, NY to Pittsburgh each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 360 people a year (margin of error ±147) moved from Monroe County, which contains Rochester, 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.