Moving from Cleveland, OH to Pittsburgh, PA
About 134 miles across a state line, from Ohio 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 Cleveland, OH to Pittsburgh, PA covers about 134 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $603 – $804 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 353 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 134 miles, about 2 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 $603 – $804. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 2 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Cleveland to Pittsburgh
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $452 – $603 | $326 – $434 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $543 – $724 | $391 – $521 | $260 – $347 |
| 2 bedrooms | $603 – $804 | $434 – $579 | $289 – $386 |
| 3 bedrooms | $693 – $925 | $499 – $666 | $333 – $444 |
| 4 bedrooms | $784 – $1,045 | $564 – $753 | $376 – $502 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $905 – $1,206 | $651 – $868 | $434 – $579 |
Transport only, for an estimated 134 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, Cleveland to Pittsburgh
134 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $670. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $603 to $804, 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 Cleveland to Pittsburgh
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 353 people a year (±165) moved from Cuyahoga County, OH, home to Cleveland, to Allegheny County, PA, home to Pittsburgh. Going the other way: about 635 people a year (±262). Movers from Cuyahoga 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 12,344 people a year (±3,400) moving from Ohio to Pennsylvania and about 11,009 people a year (±2,338) from Pennsylvania to Ohio — a net gain for Pennsylvania of about 1,335 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Lorain County, OH | 5,137 ±653 |
| Summit County, OH | 3,775 ±548 |
| Franklin County, OH | 3,430 ±684 |
| Lake County, OH | 3,012 ±574 |
| Medina County, OH | 2,444 ±401 |
| 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
35 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Cleveland (107 counting those licensed only inside Ohio). 19 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 34.0% of their 47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingUSDOT 2966877 | Chagrin Falls · 15 mi | 30 trucks | 11 | 14.3% of 7 |
| Andrews Moving & Storage CompanyUSDOT 124171 | Streetsboro · 25 mi | 27 trucks | 4 | — |
| Two Men and A TruckclevelandUSDOT 734664 | Wickliffe · 13 mi | 19 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Moving Ahead Services LLCUSDOT 1657726 | Willoughby · 18 mi | 19 trucks | 10 | 14.3% of 7 |
| Moving SolutionsUSDOT 3665859 | Mentor · 22 mi | 16 trucks | 19 | 60.0% of 10 |
| Armbruster Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 957456 | Brunswick · 19 mi | 15 trucks | 3 | 33.3% of 3 |
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 Ohio 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 Cleveland to Pittsburgh
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 134 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 Cleveland
All routes from Cleveland, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland to Akron, OH | ~35 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Cleveland to Detroit, MI | ~105 mi | $473 – $630 |
| Cleveland to Toledo, OH | ~112 mi | $504 – $672 |
| Cleveland to Ann Arbor, MI | ~138 mi | $621 – $828 |
| Cleveland to Columbus, OH | ~147 mi | $662 – $882 |
| Cleveland to Buffalo, NY | ~202 mi | $909 – $1,212 |
| Cleveland to Dayton, OH | ~206 mi | $927 – $1,236 |
| Cleveland to Cincinnati, OH | ~259 mi | $1,166 – $1,554 |
Also moving to Pittsburgh: from Akron, OH, from Erie, PA, from Frederick, MD, from Columbus, OH.
Cleveland to Pittsburgh moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Cleveland to Pittsburgh?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 134 miles cost about $452 – $603 for a studio, $603 – $804 for a two-bedroom home and $693 – $925 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Cleveland to Pittsburgh take?
The drive is about 2 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 Cleveland to Pittsburgh?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $289 – $386 for a two-bedroom home, against $603 – $804 with full-service movers; a moving container is $434 – $579.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Cleveland to Pittsburgh?
Yes. Cleveland is in Ohio and Pittsburgh is in Pennsylvania, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 35 listed movers within 30 miles of Cleveland hold it.
How many people move from Cleveland to Pittsburgh each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 353 people a year (margin of error ±165) moved from Cuyahoga County, which contains Cleveland, 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.