Moving from Pittsburgh, PA to Cleveland, OH
About 134 miles across a state line, from Pennsylvania into Ohio, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Pittsburgh, PA to Cleveland, OH covers about 134 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $603 – $804 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 635 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 134 miles, about 2 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $603 – $804. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 2 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Pittsburgh to Cleveland
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $452 – $603 | $326 – $434 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $543 – $724 | $391 – $521 | $260 – $347 |
| 2 bedrooms | $603 – $804 | $434 – $579 | $289 – $386 |
| 3 bedrooms | $693 – $925 | $499 – $666 | $333 – $444 |
| 4 bedrooms | $784 – $1,045 | $564 – $753 | $376 – $502 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $905 – $1,206 | $651 – $868 | $434 – $579 |
Transport only, for an estimated 134 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Pittsburgh to Cleveland
134 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $670. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $603 to $804, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Pittsburgh to Cleveland
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 635 people a year (±262) moved from Allegheny County, PA, home to Pittsburgh, to Cuyahoga County, OH, home to Cleveland. Going the other way: about 353 people a year (±165). Movers from Allegheny County make up 1.5% of the 42,242 people a year who moved into Cuyahoga County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 11,009 people a year (±2,338) moving from Pennsylvania to Ohio and about 12,344 people a year (±3,400) from Ohio to Pennsylvania — a net gain for Pennsylvania of about 1,335 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Westmoreland County, PA | 3,747 ±578 |
| Washington County, PA | 3,204 ±590 |
| Beaver County, PA | 2,589 ±467 |
| Butler County, PA | 2,538 ±394 |
| Berks County, PA | 1,862 ±649 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Summit County, OH | 3,362 ±576 |
| Lorain County, OH | 3,287 ±701 |
| Lake County, OH | 2,747 ±543 |
| Medina County, OH | 2,603 ±517 |
| Franklin County, OH | 1,470 ±334 |
Licensed movers at each end
29 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Pittsburgh (50 counting those licensed only inside Pennsylvania). 17 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 12.5% of their 72 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hills Movers IncUSDOT 98045 | Bethel Park · 8 mi | 42 trucks | 26 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Weleski Transfer IncUSDOT 681016 | Tarentum · 17 mi | 36 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 4 |
| George Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 880213 | Freedom · 20 mi | 32 trucks | 14 | 0.0% of 8 |
| Parks Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 46028 | Warrendale · 17 mi | 31 trucks | 0 | — |
| Forest Hills Transfer & Storage IncUSDOT 85531 | Greensburg · 26 mi | 25 trucks | 35 | 15.0% of 20 |
| Don Farr Moving & StorageUSDOT 345157 | West Mifflin · 8 mi | 19 trucks | 12 | 33.3% of 6 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Cleveland end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Cleveland: College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (Chagrin Falls, 30 trucks), Andrews Moving & Storage Company (Streetsboro, 27 trucks), Two Men and A Truckcleveland (Wickliffe, 19 trucks), Moving Ahead Services LLC (Willoughby, 19 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Pennsylvania into Ohio, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Pittsburgh to Cleveland
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 134 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Cleveland
A local move inside Cleveland later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Cleveland are Akron (about 35 mi), Detroit (about 105 mi), Erie (about 109 mi).
Other routes from Pittsburgh
All routes from Pittsburgh, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh to Akron, OH | ~106 mi | $477 – $636 |
| Pittsburgh to Erie, PA | ~136 mi | $612 – $816 |
| Pittsburgh to Frederick, MD | ~180 mi | $810 – $1,080 |
| Pittsburgh to Columbus, OH | ~188 mi | $846 – $1,128 |
| Pittsburgh to Harrisburg, PA | ~192 mi | $864 – $1,152 |
| Pittsburgh to Arlington, VA | ~220 mi | $990 – $1,320 |
| Pittsburgh to Washington, DC | ~222 mi | $999 – $1,332 |
| Pittsburgh to Baltimore, MD | ~229 mi | $1,031 – $1,374 |
Also moving to Cleveland: from Akron, OH, from Detroit, MI, from Erie, PA, from Toledo, OH.
Pittsburgh to Cleveland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Pittsburgh to Cleveland?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 134 miles cost about $452 – $603 for a studio, $603 – $804 for a two-bedroom home and $693 – $925 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Pittsburgh to Cleveland take?
The drive is about 2 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Pittsburgh to Cleveland?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $289 – $386 for a two-bedroom home, against $603 – $804 with full-service movers; a moving container is $434 – $579.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Pittsburgh to Cleveland?
Yes. Pittsburgh is in Pennsylvania and Cleveland is in Ohio, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 29 listed movers within 30 miles of Pittsburgh hold it.
How many people move from Pittsburgh to Cleveland each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 635 people a year (margin of error ±262) moved from Allegheny County, which contains Pittsburgh, to Cuyahoga County, which contains Cleveland.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.