Moving from Pennsylvania to Louisiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Philadelphia and New Orleans it is about 1,269 miles and 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,072 to 1,368 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.
- ~1,269 miPhiladelphia → New Orleans
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,711+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 2,577 people moved from Pennsylvania to Louisiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,456), and about 464 went the other way. Between Philadelphia and New Orleans it is about 1,269 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,711 – $7,614 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 223 movers based in Pennsylvania hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Pennsylvania to Louisiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,577 people a year (±1,456), against about 464 (±274) from Louisiana to Pennsylvania, so Louisiana gains about 2,113 people a year on this exchange. Pennsylvania is the 9th-largest of the 43 states sending people to Louisiana; Louisiana took in about 70,992 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia County | Orleans Parish | 182 ±122 |
| Bucks County | Ascension Parish | 91 ±142* |
| Centre County | East Baton Rouge Parish | 81 ±102* |
| Allegheny County | St. Tammany Parish | 70 ±108* |
| Philadelphia County | St. Tammany Parish | 63 ±78* |
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.
Philadelphia to New Orleans, 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 Pennsylvania and Louisiana.
Cost of moving from Pennsylvania to Louisiana
At about 1,269 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,711 – $7,614 for a two-bedroom home and $6,567 – $8,756 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,112 – $5,482; a freight trailer is $2,741 – $3,655.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,283 – $5,711 | $3,084 – $4,112 | $2,056 – $2,741 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,139 – $6,853 | $3,700 – $4,934 | $2,467 – $3,289 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,711 – $7,614 | $4,112 – $5,482 | $2,741 – $3,655 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,567 – $8,756 | $4,728 – $6,304 | $3,152 – $4,203 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,424 – $9,898 | $5,345 – $7,127 | $3,563 – $4,751 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,566 – $11,421 | $6,167 – $8,223 | $4,112 – $5,482 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,269 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 Pennsylvania to Louisiana
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh to New Orleans | ~1,072 mi | 3–7 days | $4,824 – $6,432 | $5,548 – $7,397 |
| Pittsburgh to Baton Rouge | ~1,088 mi | 3–7 days | $4,896 – $6,528 | $5,630 – $7,507 |
| Pittsburgh to Shreveport | ~1,094 mi | 3–7 days | $4,923 – $6,564 | $5,661 – $7,549 |
| Pittsburgh to Lafayette | ~1,140 mi | 3–7 days | $5,130 – $6,840 | $5,900 – $7,866 |
| Erie to Shreveport | ~1,166 mi | 3–7 days | $5,247 – $6,996 | $6,034 – $8,045 |
| Erie to New Orleans | ~1,175 mi | 3–7 days | $5,288 – $7,050 | $6,081 – $8,108 |
| Erie to Baton Rouge | ~1,183 mi | 3–7 days | $5,324 – $7,098 | $6,122 – $8,163 |
| Harrisburg to New Orleans | ~1,200 mi | 7–14 days | $5,400 – $7,200 | $6,210 – $8,280 |
| Harrisburg to Baton Rouge | ~1,226 mi | 7–14 days | $5,517 – $7,356 | $6,345 – $8,459 |
| Erie to Lafayette | ~1,233 mi | 7–14 days | $5,549 – $7,398 | $6,381 – $8,508 |
| Harrisburg to Shreveport | ~1,257 mi | 7–14 days | $5,657 – $7,542 | $6,505 – $8,673 |
| Philadelphia to New Orleans | ~1,269 mi | 7–14 days | $5,711 – $7,614 | $6,567 – $8,756 |
| Harrisburg to Lafayette | ~1,282 mi | 7–14 days | $5,769 – $7,692 | $6,634 – $8,846 |
| Allentown to New Orleans | ~1,284 mi | 7–14 days | $5,778 – $7,704 | $6,645 – $8,860 |
| Philadelphia to Baton Rouge | ~1,300 mi | 7–14 days | $5,850 – $7,800 | $6,727 – $8,970 |
| Allentown to Baton Rouge | ~1,312 mi | 7–14 days | $5,904 – $7,872 | $6,790 – $9,053 |
| Philadelphia to Shreveport | ~1,345 mi | 7–14 days | $6,053 – $8,070 | $6,960 – $9,280 |
| Allentown to Shreveport | ~1,347 mi | 7–14 days | $6,062 – $8,082 | $6,971 – $9,294 |
| Philadelphia to Lafayette | ~1,357 mi | 7–14 days | $6,107 – $8,142 | $7,022 – $9,363 |
| Allentown to Lafayette | ~1,368 mi | 7–14 days | $6,156 – $8,208 | $7,079 – $9,439 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Pennsylvania
139 of the 223 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 783 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 63 of 422 vehicle inspections (14.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 130 of 783 driver inspections (16.6%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills Transfer & Storage IncGreensburg, PA · USDOT 85531 | 35 | 3 of 20 | 0 of 35 |
| J Cawley Moving LLCHanover Township, PA · USDOT 2117707 | 28 | 0 of 21 | 1 of 28 |
| Bright Eye Movers and Cleaners LLCCamp Hill, PA · USDOT 3597545 | 27 | 5 of 15 | 17 of 27 |
| Superior Moving & Storage IncPhiladelphia, PA · USDOT 390115 | 26 | 2 of 14 | 4 of 26 |
| South Hills Movers IncBethel Park, PA · USDOT 98045 | 26 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 26 |
| We-Haul Moving LLCBethlehem, PA · USDOT 967376 | 25 | 2 of 12 | 2 of 25 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
355 listed household-goods carriers are based in Pennsylvania, 223 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Pennsylvania directory ranks them. At the Louisiana end, 70 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Louisiana, moving costs in Louisiana, or the reverse trip, Louisiana to Pennsylvania. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania to Louisiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Pennsylvania to Louisiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Philadelphia and New Orleans, the distance is about 1,269 miles. From our model that is $5,711 – $7,614 for a two-bedroom home and $6,567 – $8,756 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,112 – $5,482 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,741 – $3,655. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Pennsylvania and Louisiana, distances run from 1,072 to 1,368 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Pennsylvania to Louisiana take?
Philadelphia to New Orleans is 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Pennsylvania to Louisiana?
Yes. A move from Pennsylvania into Louisiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 355 listed movers based in Pennsylvania, 223 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Pennsylvania.
What is the cheapest way to move from Pennsylvania to Louisiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,741 – $3,655 for a two-bedroom home over 1,269 miles against $5,711 – $7,614 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,112 – $5,482, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Pennsylvania to Louisiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,577 people (±1,456) moved from Pennsylvania to Louisiana that year, against about 464 (±274) from Louisiana to Pennsylvania. That makes Pennsylvania the 9th-largest source of new residents for Louisiana among the states.