Moving from Pennsylvania to Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Philadelphia and Minneapolis it is 1,174 miles and 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving); the 15 city pairs we price between the two states run from 743 to 1,174 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.
- 1,174 miPhiladelphia → Minneapolis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,283+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 637 people moved from Pennsylvania to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±375), and about 2,679 went the other way. Between Philadelphia and Minneapolis it is 1,174 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,283 – $7,044 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 223 movers based in Pennsylvania hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Pennsylvania to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 637 people a year (±375), against about 2,679 (±1,619) from Minnesota to Pennsylvania, so Minnesota loses about 2,042 people a year on this exchange. Pennsylvania is the 30th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Minnesota; Minnesota took in about 104,339 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia County | Hennepin County | 275 ±192 |
| Allegheny County | Hennepin County | 194 ±113 |
| Delaware County | Hennepin County | 152 ±109 |
| Montgomery County | Hennepin County | 101 ±158* |
| Allegheny County | Ramsey County | 97 ±80 |
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 Minneapolis, 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 Minnesota.
Cost of moving from Pennsylvania to Minnesota
At 1,174 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,283 – $7,044 for a two-bedroom home and $6,075 – $8,101 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,804 – $5,072; a freight trailer is $2,536 – $3,381.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,962 – $5,283 | $2,853 – $3,804 | $1,902 – $2,536 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,755 – $6,340 | $3,423 – $4,565 | $2,282 – $3,043 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,283 – $7,044 | $3,804 – $5,072 | $2,536 – $3,381 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,075 – $8,101 | $4,374 – $5,832 | $2,916 – $3,888 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,868 – $9,157 | $4,945 – $6,593 | $3,297 – $4,395 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,925 – $10,566 | $5,706 – $7,608 | $3,804 – $5,072 |
Transport only, for 1,174 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 Minnesota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie to Rochester | ~743 mi | 3–7 days | $3,344 – $4,458 | $3,845 – $5,127 |
| Erie to Saint Paul | ~792 mi | 3–7 days | $3,564 – $4,752 | $4,099 – $5,465 |
| Pittsburgh to Rochester | ~796 mi | 3–7 days | $3,582 – $4,776 | $4,119 – $5,492 |
| Erie to Minneapolis | ~802 mi | 3–7 days | $3,609 – $4,812 | $4,150 – $5,534 |
| Pittsburgh to Saint Paul | ~855 mi | 3–7 days | $3,848 – $5,130 | $4,425 – $5,899 |
| Pittsburgh to Minneapolis | ~865 mi | 3–7 days | $3,893 – $5,190 | $4,476 – $5,968 |
| Harrisburg to Rochester | ~976 mi | 3–7 days | $4,392 – $5,856 | $5,051 – $6,734 |
| Harrisburg to Saint Paul | ~1,030 mi | 3–7 days | $4,635 – $6,180 | $5,330 – $7,107 |
| Harrisburg to Minneapolis | ~1,040 mi | 3–7 days | $4,680 – $6,240 | $5,382 – $7,176 |
| Allentown to Rochester | ~1,047 mi | 3–7 days | $4,712 – $6,282 | $5,418 – $7,224 |
| Philadelphia to Rochester | ~1,084 mi | 3–7 days | $4,878 – $6,504 | $5,610 – $7,480 |
| Allentown to Saint Paul | ~1,097 mi | 3–7 days | $4,937 – $6,582 | $5,677 – $7,569 |
| Allentown to Minneapolis | ~1,107 mi | 3–7 days | $4,982 – $6,642 | $5,729 – $7,638 |
| Philadelphia to Saint Paul | ~1,136 mi | 3–7 days | $5,112 – $6,816 | $5,879 – $7,838 |
| Philadelphia to Minneapolis | 1,174 mi | 3–7 days | $5,283 – $7,044 | $6,075 – $8,101 |
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 Minnesota end, 273 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Minnesota, moving costs in Minnesota, or the reverse trip, Minnesota 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 Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Pennsylvania to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, Philadelphia and Minneapolis, the distance is 1,174 miles. From our model that is $5,283 – $7,044 for a two-bedroom home and $6,075 – $8,101 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,804 – $5,072 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,536 – $3,381. Across the 15 city pairs we price between Pennsylvania and Minnesota, distances run from 743 to 1,174 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Pennsylvania to Minnesota take?
Philadelphia to Minneapolis is 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Pennsylvania to Minnesota?
Yes. A move from Pennsylvania into Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,536 – $3,381 for a two-bedroom home over 1,174 miles against $5,283 – $7,044 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,804 – $5,072, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Pennsylvania to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 637 people (±375) moved from Pennsylvania to Minnesota that year, against about 2,679 (±1,619) from Minnesota to Pennsylvania. That makes Pennsylvania the 30th-largest source of new residents for Minnesota among the states.