Moving from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Philadelphia and Boston it is 306 miles and about 6 hours; the 15 city pairs we price between the two states run from 212 to 572 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.
- 306 miPhiladelphia → Boston
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,377+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 5,490 people moved from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,672), and about 5,948 went the other way. Between Philadelphia and Boston it is 306 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,377 – $1,836 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 223 movers based in Pennsylvania hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 5,490 people a year (±1,672), against about 5,948 (±1,807) from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania, so Massachusetts loses about 458 people a year on this exchange. Pennsylvania is the 10th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Massachusetts; Massachusetts took in about 151,762 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia County | Suffolk County | 743 ±270 |
| Philadelphia County | Middlesex County | 451 ±174 |
| Montgomery County | Middlesex County | 442 ±212 |
| Montgomery County | Suffolk County | 295 ±243 |
| Allegheny County | Middlesex County | 234 ±97 |
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.
Philadelphia to Boston, 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 Massachusetts.
Cost of moving from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts
At 306 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,377 – $1,836 for a two-bedroom home and $1,584 – $2,111 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $991 – $1,322; a freight trailer is $661 – $881.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,033 – $1,377 | $744 – $991 | $496 – $661 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,239 – $1,652 | $892 – $1,190 | $595 – $793 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,377 – $1,836 | $991 – $1,322 | $661 – $881 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,584 – $2,111 | $1,140 – $1,520 | $760 – $1,013 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,790 – $2,387 | $1,289 – $1,718 | $859 – $1,146 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,066 – $2,754 | $1,487 – $1,983 | $991 – $1,322 |
Transport only, for 306 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 Massachusetts
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown to Springfield | ~212 mi | 1–3 days | $954 – $1,272 | $1,097 – $1,463 |
| Philadelphia to Springfield | ~233 mi | 1–3 days | $1,049 – $1,398 | $1,206 – $1,608 |
| Allentown to Worcester | ~259 mi | 1–3 days | $1,166 – $1,554 | $1,340 – $1,787 |
| Philadelphia to Worcester | ~276 mi | 1–3 days | $1,242 – $1,656 | $1,428 – $1,904 |
| Harrisburg to Springfield | ~299 mi | 1–3 days | $1,346 – $1,794 | $1,547 – $2,063 |
| Allentown to Boston | ~302 mi | 1–3 days | $1,359 – $1,812 | $1,563 – $2,084 |
| Philadelphia to Boston | 306 mi | 1–3 days | $1,377 – $1,836 | $1,584 – $2,111 |
| Harrisburg to Worcester | ~347 mi | 1–3 days | $1,562 – $2,082 | $1,796 – $2,394 |
| Harrisburg to Boston | ~390 mi | 1–3 days | $1,755 – $2,340 | $2,018 – $2,691 |
| Erie to Springfield | ~448 mi | 3–7 days | $2,016 – $2,688 | $2,318 – $3,091 |
| Pittsburgh to Springfield | ~468 mi | 3–7 days | $2,106 – $2,808 | $2,422 – $3,229 |
| Erie to Worcester | ~494 mi | 3–7 days | $2,223 – $2,964 | $2,556 – $3,409 |
| Pittsburgh to Worcester | ~517 mi | 3–7 days | $2,327 – $3,102 | $2,675 – $3,567 |
| Erie to Boston | ~538 mi | 3–7 days | $2,421 – $3,228 | $2,784 – $3,712 |
| Pittsburgh to Boston | 572 mi | 3–7 days | $2,574 – $3,432 | $2,960 – $3,947 |
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 Massachusetts end, 325 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Massachusetts, moving costs in Massachusetts, or the reverse trip, Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts?
Between the two states' main cities, Philadelphia and Boston, the distance is 306 miles. From our model that is $1,377 – $1,836 for a two-bedroom home and $1,584 – $2,111 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $991 – $1,322 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $661 – $881. Across the 15 city pairs we price between Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, distances run from 212 to 572 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts take?
Philadelphia to Boston is about 6 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Pennsylvania to Massachusetts?
Yes. A move from Pennsylvania into Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $661 – $881 for a two-bedroom home over 306 miles against $1,377 – $1,836 with full-service movers. A container, about $991 – $1,322, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 5,490 people (±1,672) moved from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts that year, against about 5,948 (±1,807) from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania. That makes Pennsylvania the 10th-largest source of new residents for Massachusetts among the states.