Moving from Erie, PA to Akron, OH
About 121 miles across a state line, from Pennsylvania into Ohio, 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 Erie, PA to Akron, OH covers about 121 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $545 – $726 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 112 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 121 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 $545 – $726. 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 Erie to Akron
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $450 – $600 | $315 – $420 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $490 – $653 | $353 – $470 | $235 – $314 |
| 2 bedrooms | $545 – $726 | $392 – $523 | $261 – $348 |
| 3 bedrooms | $626 – $835 | $451 – $601 | $301 – $401 |
| 4 bedrooms | $708 – $944 | $510 – $680 | $340 – $453 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $817 – $1,089 | $588 – $784 | $392 – $523 |
Transport only, for an estimated 121 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, Erie to Akron
121 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $605. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $545 to $726, 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 Erie to Akron
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 112 people a year (±67) moved from Erie County, PA, home to Erie, to Summit County, OH, home to Akron. Going the other way: about 96 people a year (±59). Movers from Erie County make up 0.5% of the 22,819 people a year who moved into Summit County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 11,009 people a year (±2,338) moving from Pennsylvania to Ohio and about 12,344 people a year (±3,400) from Ohio to Pennsylvania — a net gain for Pennsylvania of about 1,335 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Allegheny County, PA | 903 ±320 |
| Crawford County, PA | 492 ±115 |
| Ashtabula County, OH | 280 ±95 |
| Lackawanna County, PA | 262 ±265 |
| Duval County, FL | 236 ±246 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County, OH | 3,775 ±548 |
| Portage County, OH | 3,249 ±617 |
| Stark County, OH | 2,736 ±582 |
| Medina County, OH | 1,293 ±372 |
| Franklin County, OH | 584 ±262 |
Licensed movers at each end
4 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Erie (5 counting those licensed only inside Pennsylvania). 2 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 50.0% of their 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B F Fields Moving & StorageUSDOT 120905 | Erie · 5 mi | 6 trucks | 2 | — |
| Move Up MoversUSDOT 4386461 | Erie · 5 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Allstates Movers LLCUSDOT 4439827 | Erie · 1 mi | 1 truck | 2 | 50.0% of 2 |
| State to State Moving CorpUSDOT 4364534 | Erie · 6 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Akron end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Akron: College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (Chagrin Falls, 30 trucks), Andrews Moving & Storage Company (Streetsboro, 27 trucks), Blue Men Moving LLC (Seville, 18 trucks), Armbruster Moving & Storage Inc (Brunswick, 15 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Pennsylvania into Ohio, 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 Erie to Akron
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 121 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 Akron
A local move inside Akron later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Akron are Cleveland (about 35 mi), Pittsburgh (about 106 mi), Erie (about 121 mi).
Other routes from Erie
All routes from Erie, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Erie to Cleveland, OH | ~109 mi | $491 – $654 |
| Erie to Pittsburgh, PA | ~136 mi | $612 – $816 |
| Erie to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,483 mi | $11,174 – $14,898 |
Also moving to Akron: from Cleveland, OH, from Pittsburgh, PA, from Columbus, OH, from Toledo, OH.
Erie to Akron moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Erie to Akron?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 121 miles cost about $450 – $600 for a studio, $545 – $726 for a two-bedroom home and $626 – $835 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Erie to Akron 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 Erie to Akron?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $261 – $348 for a two-bedroom home, against $545 – $726 with full-service movers; a moving container is $392 – $523.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Erie to Akron?
Yes. Erie is in Pennsylvania and Akron is in Ohio, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 4 listed movers within 30 miles of Erie hold it.
How many people move from Erie to Akron each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 112 people a year (margin of error ±67) moved from Erie County, which contains Erie, to Summit County, which contains Akron.
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.