Moving from Ohio to Pennsylvania
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Columbus and Philadelphia it is about 484 miles and about 9 hours; the 30 city pairs we price between the two states run from 106 to 585 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.
- ~484 miColumbus → Philadelphia
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,178+2-bedroom, movers
- 30City routes priced
In short
About 12,344 people moved from Ohio to Pennsylvania in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,400), and about 11,009 went the other way. Between Columbus and Philadelphia it is about 484 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,178 – $2,904 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 162 movers based in Ohio hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Ohio to Pennsylvania
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 12,344 people a year (±3,400), against about 11,009 (±2,338) from Pennsylvania to Ohio, so Pennsylvania gains about 1,335 people a year on this exchange. Ohio is the 5th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mahoning County | Lawrence County | 444 ±449* |
| Franklin County | Allegheny County | 429 ±160 |
| Trumbull County | Mercer County | 366 ±175 |
| Cuyahoga County | Allegheny County | 353 ±165 |
| Columbiana County | Beaver County | 277 ±161 |
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.
Columbus 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 Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Cost of moving from Ohio to Pennsylvania
At about 484 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,178 – $2,904 for a two-bedroom home and $2,505 – $3,340 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,568 – $2,091; a freight trailer is $1,045 – $1,394.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,634 – $2,178 | $1,176 – $1,568 | $784 – $1,045 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,960 – $2,614 | $1,411 – $1,882 | $941 – $1,255 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,178 – $2,904 | $1,568 – $2,091 | $1,045 – $1,394 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,505 – $3,340 | $1,803 – $2,405 | $1,202 – $1,603 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,831 – $3,775 | $2,039 – $2,718 | $1,359 – $1,812 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,267 – $4,356 | $2,352 – $3,136 | $1,568 – $2,091 |
Transport only, for an estimated 484 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 Ohio to Pennsylvania
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 5 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron to Pittsburgh | ~106 mi | 1–3 days | $477 – $636 | $549 – $731 |
| Cleveland to Erie | ~109 mi | 1–3 days | $491 – $654 | $564 – $752 |
| Akron to Erie | ~121 mi | 1–3 days | $545 – $726 | $626 – $835 |
| Cleveland to Pittsburgh | ~134 mi | 1–3 days | $603 – $804 | $693 – $925 |
| Columbus to Pittsburgh | ~188 mi | 1–3 days | $846 – $1,128 | $973 – $1,297 |
| Toledo to Erie | ~211 mi | 1–3 days | $950 – $1,266 | $1,092 – $1,456 |
| Toledo to Pittsburgh | ~236 mi | 1–3 days | $1,062 – $1,416 | $1,221 – $1,628 |
| Columbus to Erie | ~249 mi | 1–3 days | $1,121 – $1,494 | $1,289 – $1,718 |
| Dayton to Pittsburgh | ~264 mi | 1–3 days | $1,188 – $1,584 | $1,366 – $1,822 |
| Akron to Harrisburg | ~291 mi | 1–3 days | $1,310 – $1,746 | $1,506 – $2,008 |
| Cincinnati to Pittsburgh | ~299 mi | 1–3 days | $1,346 – $1,794 | $1,547 – $2,063 |
| Cleveland to Harrisburg | ~309 mi | 1–3 days | $1,391 – $1,854 | $1,599 – $2,132 |
| Dayton to Erie | ~314 mi | 1–3 days | $1,413 – $1,884 | $1,625 – $2,167 |
| Cincinnati to Erie | ~364 mi | 1–3 days | $1,638 – $2,184 | $1,884 – $2,512 |
| Akron to Allentown | ~371 mi | 1–3 days | $1,670 – $2,226 | $1,920 – $2,560 |
| Columbus to Harrisburg | ~378 mi | 1–3 days | $1,701 – $2,268 | $1,956 – $2,608 |
| Cleveland to Allentown | ~385 mi | 1–3 days | $1,733 – $2,310 | $1,992 – $2,656 |
| Akron to Philadelphia | ~400 mi | 3–7 days | $1,800 – $2,400 | $2,070 – $2,760 |
| Cleveland to Philadelphia | ~418 mi | 3–7 days | $1,881 – $2,508 | $2,163 – $2,884 |
| Toledo to Harrisburg | ~420 mi | 3–7 days | $1,890 – $2,520 | $2,173 – $2,898 |
| Dayton to Harrisburg | ~453 mi | 3–7 days | $2,039 – $2,718 | $2,344 – $3,126 |
| Columbus to Allentown | ~465 mi | 3–7 days | $2,093 – $2,790 | $2,406 – $3,209 |
| Cincinnati to Harrisburg | ~482 mi | 3–7 days | $2,169 – $2,892 | $2,494 – $3,326 |
| Columbus to Philadelphia | ~484 mi | 3–7 days | $2,178 – $2,904 | $2,505 – $3,340 |
| Toledo to Allentown | ~497 mi | 3–7 days | $2,237 – $2,982 | $2,572 – $3,429 |
| Toledo to Philadelphia | ~529 mi | 3–7 days | $2,381 – $3,174 | $2,738 – $3,650 |
| Dayton to Allentown | ~541 mi | 3–7 days | $2,435 – $3,246 | $2,800 – $3,733 |
| Dayton to Philadelphia | ~559 mi | 3–7 days | $2,516 – $3,354 | $2,893 – $3,857 |
| Cincinnati to Allentown | ~572 mi | 3–7 days | $2,574 – $3,432 | $2,960 – $3,947 |
| Cincinnati to Philadelphia | ~585 mi | 3–7 days | $2,633 – $3,510 | $3,027 – $4,037 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Ohio
90 of the 162 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 510 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 65 of 270 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 80 of 510 driver inspections (15.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brendamour Moving & Storage IncCincinnati, OH · USDOT 628381 | 78 | 12 of 55 | 1 of 78 |
| Piqua Transfer & Storage CompanyPiqua, OH · USDOT 81418 | 49 | 5 of 18 | 0 of 49 |
| Glass City MoversToledo, OH · USDOT 1403449 | 40 | 1 of 15 | 7 of 40 |
| 3rd Generation Moving & Storage CompanyMarion, OH · USDOT 2493351 | 33 | 8 of 14 | 4 of 33 |
| MVM Moving & Storage Reliable Moving and Storage, Changing Places MovingToledo, OH · USDOT 1444491 | 27 | 3 of 15 | 1 of 27 |
| Moving SolutionsMentor, OH · USDOT 3665859 | 19 | 6 of 10 | 1 of 19 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
390 listed household-goods carriers are based in Ohio, 162 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Ohio 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 Ohio. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Ohio
Ohio to Pennsylvania moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Ohio to Pennsylvania?
Between the two states' main cities, Columbus and Philadelphia, the distance is about 484 miles. From our model that is $2,178 – $2,904 for a two-bedroom home and $2,505 – $3,340 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,568 – $2,091 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,045 – $1,394. Across the 30 city pairs we price between Ohio and Pennsylvania, distances run from 106 to 585 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Ohio to Pennsylvania take?
Columbus to Philadelphia is about 9 hours. 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 Ohio to Pennsylvania?
Yes. A move from Ohio into Pennsylvania is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 390 listed movers based in Ohio, 162 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Ohio.
What is the cheapest way to move from Ohio to Pennsylvania?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,045 – $1,394 for a two-bedroom home over 484 miles against $2,178 – $2,904 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,568 – $2,091, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Ohio to Pennsylvania each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 12,344 people (±3,400) moved from Ohio to Pennsylvania that year, against about 11,009 (±2,338) from Pennsylvania to Ohio. That makes Ohio the 5th-largest source of new residents for Pennsylvania among the states.