Popular Moving Routes in Pennsylvania
151 routes out of 5 Pennsylvania cities, priced by home size from one published model: 7 that stay inside the state, 129 that leave it, and a page for Pennsylvania to every other state.
Prices are estimates from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Licensed-mover counts: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, pulled 2026-09-23. We do not move anyone and nobody pays to be listed.
- 5Cities covered
- 151Routes priced
- 363Licensed movers based here
- $495+Local 2-bed move
In short
With full-service movers, a two-bedroom move out of Pennsylvania costs about $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 miles and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000 miles, from our published model. Across town it is hourly, about $42 to $53 per mover per hour. We price 151 routes from 5 Pennsylvania cities.
Pennsylvania cities with route pages
Each city hub lists every route we price out of it — within Pennsylvania, regional and long distance — with distance, transit and cost by home size.
Moving within Pennsylvania
Every pair of Pennsylvania cities we cover, nearest first. Under 100 miles the job is billed by the hour; past it, on distance and weight. All of them are regulated by Pennsylvania, not the FMCSA.
| Route | Distance | Drive | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown to Philadelphia | ~56 mi | 1 hr | $495 – $817 | $831 – $1,506 |
| Allentown to Harrisburg | ~91 mi | 2 hr | $495 – $817 | $831 – $1,506 |
| Harrisburg to Philadelphia | ~109 mi | 2 hr | $491 – $654 | $564 – $752 |
| Erie to Pittsburgh | ~136 mi | 2 hr | $612 – $816 | $704 – $938 |
| Harrisburg to Pittsburgh | ~192 mi | 3 hr | $864 – $1,152 | $994 – $1,325 |
| Allentown to Pittsburgh | ~278 mi | 5 hr | $1,251 – $1,668 | $1,439 – $1,918 |
| Philadelphia to Pittsburgh | ~300 mi | 5 hr | $1,350 – $1,800 | $1,553 – $2,070 |
Leaving Pennsylvania: the most popular routes
Measured corridors first, then the largest destination metros. Every one crosses a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia to Chicago, IL | 761 mi | 3–7 days | $3,425 – $4,566 | $3,938 – $5,251 |
| Philadelphia to Atlanta, GA | 776 mi | 3–7 days | $3,492 – $4,656 | $4,016 – $5,354 |
| Philadelphia to Boston, MA | 306 mi | 1–3 days | $1,377 – $1,836 | $1,584 – $2,111 |
| Pittsburgh to Boston, MA | 572 mi | 3–7 days | $2,574 – $3,432 | $2,960 – $3,947 |
| Pittsburgh to Seattle, WA | 2,526 mi | 7–14 days | $11,367 – $15,156 | $13,072 – $17,429 |
| Philadelphia to Minneapolis, MN | 1,174 mi | 3–7 days | $5,283 – $7,044 | $6,075 – $8,101 |
| Philadelphia to Las Cruces, NM | 2,058 mi | 7–14 days | $9,261 – $12,348 | $10,650 – $14,200 |
| Pittsburgh to New York City, NY | ~368 mi | 1–3 days | $1,656 – $2,208 | $1,904 – $2,539 |
| Erie to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,483 mi | 7–14 days | $11,174 – $14,898 | $12,850 – $17,133 |
| Allentown to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,763 mi | 7–14 days | $12,434 – $16,578 | $14,299 – $19,065 |
| Pittsburgh to Chicago, IL | ~476 mi | 3–7 days | $2,142 – $2,856 | $2,463 – $3,284 |
| Pittsburgh to Dallas, TX | ~1,246 mi | 7–14 days | $5,607 – $7,476 | $6,448 – $8,597 |
| Philadelphia to Dallas, TX | ~1,513 mi | 7–14 days | $6,809 – $9,078 | $7,830 – $10,440 |
| Philadelphia to Houston, TX | ~1,562 mi | 7–14 days | $7,029 – $9,372 | $8,083 – $10,778 |
| Philadelphia to Washington, DC | ~144 mi | 1–3 days | $648 – $864 | $745 – $994 |
Pennsylvania to every other state
Nearest first, measured between each state's main city and Pennsylvania's. Each page prices every city pair between the two states and lists the interstate carriers based in Pennsylvania.
What moving from Pennsylvania costs, by distance
One model for every route: hourly inside 100 miles, distance × home size × service past it. Full-service movers, transport only.
| Distance | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Across town (hourly) | $495 – $817 | $831 – $1,506 |
| 500 miles | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,588 – $3,450 |
| 1,000 miles | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| 2,000 miles | $9,000 – $12,000 | $10,350 – $13,800 |
The Pennsylvania moving cost guide has city-by-city local rates; licensed movers in Pennsylvania lists the largest carriers with USDOT numbers.
Pennsylvania moving routes FAQ
How much does it cost to move within Pennsylvania?
Across town it is hourly: about $42 to $53 per mover per hour plus around $75 travel, which puts a two-bedroom home at $495 – $817. Between Pennsylvania cities we price 7 pairs, from Allentown to Philadelphia at about 56 miles ($495 – $817 for two bedrooms) to Philadelphia to Pittsburgh at about 300 miles ($1,350 – $1,800).
How much does it cost to move out of Pennsylvania?
It depends almost entirely on distance. From our model a two-bedroom home is $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000, with full-service movers. The nearest state by main city is Delaware at about 29 miles; the farthest is Hawaii at about 5,727. Every Pennsylvania-to-state page prices the exact pair.
Is a move inside Pennsylvania regulated the same way as one that leaves it?
No. A move that stays inside Pennsylvania is regulated by the state: what the mover must hold, how it may estimate and what valuation it must offer are set at state level. The moment the truck crosses a state line the FMCSA's rules apply — active interstate authority, a written estimate before loading, the 110% cap on non-binding estimates and an arbitration programme. Ask which set applies before you compare quotes.
How many licensed movers are based in Pennsylvania?
363 household-goods carriers based in Pennsylvania are active on the FMCSA register (pulled 2026-09-23). We list the largest by fleet with USDOT and MC numbers so you can read a safety record before you call.