Moving from Erie, PA to Cleveland, OH
About 109 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 Cleveland, OH covers about 109 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $491 – $654 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 227 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 109 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 $491 – $654. 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 Cleveland
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $450 – $600 | $315 – $420 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $450 – $600 | $318 – $424 | $225 – $300 |
| 2 bedrooms | $491 – $654 | $353 – $471 | $235 – $314 |
| 3 bedrooms | $564 – $752 | $406 – $542 | $271 – $361 |
| 4 bedrooms | $638 – $850 | $459 – $612 | $306 – $408 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $736 – $981 | $530 – $706 | $353 – $471 |
Transport only, for an estimated 109 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 Cleveland
109 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $545. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $491 to $654, 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 Cleveland
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 227 people a year (±114) moved from Erie County, PA, home to Erie, to Cuyahoga County, OH, home to Cleveland. Going the other way: about 89 people a year (±55). Movers from Erie County make up 0.5% of the 42,242 people a year who moved into Cuyahoga 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 |
|---|---|
| Summit County, OH | 3,362 ±576 |
| Lorain County, OH | 3,287 ±701 |
| Lake County, OH | 2,747 ±543 |
| Medina County, OH | 2,603 ±517 |
| Franklin County, OH | 1,470 ±334 |
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 Cleveland end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Cleveland: College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (Chagrin Falls, 30 trucks), Andrews Moving & Storage Company (Streetsboro, 27 trucks), Two Men and A Truckcleveland (Wickliffe, 19 trucks), Moving Ahead Services LLC (Willoughby, 19 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 Cleveland
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 109 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 Cleveland
A local move inside Cleveland 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 Cleveland are Akron (about 35 mi), Detroit (about 105 mi), Erie (about 109 mi).
Other routes from Erie
All routes from Erie, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Erie to Akron, OH | ~121 mi | $545 – $726 |
| Erie to Pittsburgh, PA | ~136 mi | $612 – $816 |
| Erie to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,483 mi | $11,174 – $14,898 |
Also moving to Cleveland: from Akron, OH, from Detroit, MI, from Toledo, OH, from Pittsburgh, PA.
Erie to Cleveland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Erie to Cleveland?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 109 miles cost about $450 – $600 for a studio, $491 – $654 for a two-bedroom home and $564 – $752 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Erie to Cleveland 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 Cleveland?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $235 – $314 for a two-bedroom home, against $491 – $654 with full-service movers; a moving container is $353 – $471.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Erie to Cleveland?
Yes. Erie is in Pennsylvania and Cleveland 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 Cleveland each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 227 people a year (margin of error ±114) moved from Erie County, which contains Erie, to Cuyahoga County, which contains Cleveland.
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.