Moving from Pennsylvania to Mississippi
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Philadelphia and Jackson it is about 1,153 miles and 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving); the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 929 to 1,213 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.
- ~1,153 miPhiladelphia → Jackson
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,189+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 1,589 people moved from Pennsylvania to Mississippi in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,103), and about 631 went the other way. Between Philadelphia and Jackson it is about 1,153 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,189 – $6,918 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 223 movers based in Pennsylvania hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Pennsylvania to Mississippi
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,589 people a year (±1,103), against about 631 (±950) from Mississippi to Pennsylvania, so Mississippi gains about 958 people a year on this exchange. Pennsylvania is the 11th-largest of the 42 states sending people to Mississippi; Mississippi took in about 64,492 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Chester County | Madison County | 100 ±138* |
| Washington County | Harrison County | 50 ±78* |
| Luzerne County | Pontotoc County | 46 ±69* |
| Chester County | Marshall County | 39 ±64* |
| Allegheny County | Harrison County | 33 ±30 |
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 Jackson, 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 Mississippi.
Cost of moving from Pennsylvania to Mississippi
At about 1,153 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,189 – $6,918 for a two-bedroom home and $5,967 – $7,956 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,736 – $4,981; a freight trailer is $2,490 – $3,321.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,891 – $5,189 | $2,802 – $3,736 | $1,868 – $2,490 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,670 – $6,226 | $3,362 – $4,483 | $2,241 – $2,989 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,189 – $6,918 | $3,736 – $4,981 | $2,490 – $3,321 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,967 – $7,956 | $4,296 – $5,728 | $2,864 – $3,819 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,745 – $8,993 | $4,856 – $6,475 | $3,238 – $4,317 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,783 – $10,377 | $5,604 – $7,471 | $3,736 – $4,981 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,153 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 Mississippi
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh to Jackson | ~929 mi | 3–7 days | $4,181 – $5,574 | $4,808 – $6,410 |
| Pittsburgh to Gulfport | ~1,006 mi | 3–7 days | $4,527 – $6,036 | $5,206 – $6,941 |
| Erie to Jackson | ~1,022 mi | 3–7 days | $4,599 – $6,132 | $5,289 – $7,052 |
| Harrisburg to Jackson | ~1,074 mi | 3–7 days | $4,833 – $6,444 | $5,558 – $7,411 |
| Erie to Gulfport | ~1,112 mi | 3–7 days | $5,004 – $6,672 | $5,755 – $7,673 |
| Harrisburg to Gulfport | ~1,130 mi | 3–7 days | $5,085 – $6,780 | $5,848 – $7,797 |
| Philadelphia to Jackson | ~1,153 mi | 3–7 days | $5,189 – $6,918 | $5,967 – $7,956 |
| Allentown to Jackson | ~1,162 mi | 3–7 days | $5,229 – $6,972 | $6,013 – $8,018 |
| Philadelphia to Gulfport | ~1,197 mi | 3–7 days | $5,387 – $7,182 | $6,194 – $8,259 |
| Allentown to Gulfport | ~1,213 mi | 7–14 days | $5,459 – $7,278 | $6,277 – $8,370 |
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 Mississippi end, 52 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Mississippi, moving costs in Mississippi, or the reverse trip, Mississippi 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 Mississippi moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Pennsylvania to Mississippi?
Between the two states' main cities, Philadelphia and Jackson, the distance is about 1,153 miles. From our model that is $5,189 – $6,918 for a two-bedroom home and $5,967 – $7,956 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,736 – $4,981 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,490 – $3,321. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Pennsylvania and Mississippi, distances run from 929 to 1,213 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Pennsylvania to Mississippi take?
Philadelphia to Jackson 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 Mississippi?
Yes. A move from Pennsylvania into Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,490 – $3,321 for a two-bedroom home over 1,153 miles against $5,189 – $6,918 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,736 – $4,981, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Pennsylvania to Mississippi each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,589 people (±1,103) moved from Pennsylvania to Mississippi that year, against about 631 (±950) from Mississippi to Pennsylvania. That makes Pennsylvania the 11th-largest source of new residents for Mississippi among the states.