Moving from Pennsylvaniato 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 9 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.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,269 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Pennsylvania
363 household-goods carriers in Pennsylvania are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- South Hills Movers Inc, Bethel Park · USDOT 98045 · 42 trucks
- Weleski Transfer Inc, Tarentum · USDOT 681016 · 36 trucks
- George Moving & Storage Inc, Freedom · USDOT 880213 · 32 trucks
- Parks Moving & Storage Inc, Warrendale · USDOT 46028 · 31 trucks
- Lytle'S Transfer & Storage Inc, Tipton · USDOT 120958 · 29 trucks
At the Louisiana end
72 household-goods carriers are based in Louisiana — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside New Orleans runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $5,711 – $7,614 | $7,139 – $9,518 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,567 – $8,756 | $8,209 – $10,945 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
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. Any move that crosses from Pennsylvania into Louisiana is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
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 splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $8,209 – $10,945 rather than $6,567 – $8,756.