Moving from Pennsylvania to Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Philadelphia and Nashville it is about 797 miles and 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 438 to 1,025 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.
- ~797 miPhiladelphia → Nashville
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,587+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 4,061 people moved from Pennsylvania to Tennessee in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,039), and about 2,440 went the other way. Between Philadelphia and Nashville it is about 797 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,587 – $4,782 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 223 movers based in Pennsylvania hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Pennsylvania to Tennessee
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 4,061 people a year (±2,039), against about 2,440 (±1,534) from Tennessee to Pennsylvania, so Tennessee gains about 1,621 people a year on this exchange. Pennsylvania is the 15th-largest of the 46 states sending people to Tennessee; Tennessee took in about 191,844 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| York County | Sevier County | 236 ±368* |
| Montgomery County | Davidson County | 182 ±188* |
| Philadelphia County | Shelby County | 138 ±96 |
| Clinton County | Pickett County | 114 ±148* |
| Adams County | Sumner County | 108 ±151* |
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 Nashville, 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 Tennessee.
Cost of moving from Pennsylvania to Tennessee
At about 797 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,587 – $4,782 for a two-bedroom home and $4,124 – $5,499 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,582 – $3,443; a freight trailer is $1,722 – $2,295.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,690 – $3,587 | $1,937 – $2,582 | $1,291 – $1,722 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,228 – $4,304 | $2,324 – $3,099 | $1,549 – $2,066 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,587 – $4,782 | $2,582 – $3,443 | $1,722 – $2,295 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,124 – $5,499 | $2,970 – $3,959 | $1,980 – $2,640 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,662 – $6,217 | $3,357 – $4,476 | $2,238 – $2,984 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,380 – $7,173 | $3,873 – $5,165 | $2,582 – $3,443 |
Transport only, for an estimated 797 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 Tennessee
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh to Knoxville | ~438 mi | 3–7 days | $1,971 – $2,628 | $2,267 – $3,022 |
| Pittsburgh to Nashville | ~549 mi | 3–7 days | $2,471 – $3,294 | $2,841 – $3,788 |
| Pittsburgh to Chattanooga | ~550 mi | 3–7 days | $2,475 – $3,300 | $2,846 – $3,795 |
| Erie to Knoxville | ~552 mi | 3–7 days | $2,484 – $3,312 | $2,857 – $3,809 |
| Harrisburg to Knoxville | ~565 mi | 3–7 days | $2,543 – $3,390 | $2,924 – $3,899 |
| Erie to Nashville | ~637 mi | 3–7 days | $2,867 – $3,822 | $3,296 – $4,395 |
| Philadelphia to Knoxville | ~642 mi | 3–7 days | $2,889 – $3,852 | $3,322 – $4,430 |
| Allentown to Knoxville | ~652 mi | 3–7 days | $2,934 – $3,912 | $3,374 – $4,499 |
| Erie to Chattanooga | ~658 mi | 3–7 days | $2,961 – $3,948 | $3,405 – $4,540 |
| Harrisburg to Chattanooga | ~682 mi | 3–7 days | $3,069 – $4,092 | $3,529 – $4,706 |
| Harrisburg to Nashville | ~708 mi | 3–7 days | $3,186 – $4,248 | $3,664 – $4,885 |
| Philadelphia to Chattanooga | ~759 mi | 3–7 days | $3,416 – $4,554 | $3,928 – $5,237 |
| Pittsburgh to Memphis | ~768 mi | 3–7 days | $3,456 – $4,608 | $3,974 – $5,299 |
| Allentown to Chattanooga | ~769 mi | 3–7 days | $3,461 – $4,614 | $3,980 – $5,306 |
| Philadelphia to Nashville | ~797 mi | 3–7 days | $3,587 – $4,782 | $4,124 – $5,499 |
| Allentown to Nashville | ~798 mi | 3–7 days | $3,591 – $4,788 | $4,130 – $5,506 |
| Erie to Memphis | ~841 mi | 3–7 days | $3,785 – $5,046 | $4,352 – $5,803 |
| Harrisburg to Memphis | ~934 mi | 3–7 days | $4,203 – $5,604 | $4,833 – $6,445 |
| Allentown to Memphis | ~1,024 mi | 3–7 days | $4,608 – $6,144 | $5,299 – $7,066 |
| Philadelphia to Memphis | ~1,025 mi | 3–7 days | $4,613 – $6,150 | $5,304 – $7,073 |
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 Tennessee end, 266 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Tennessee, moving costs in Tennessee, or the reverse trip, Tennessee 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 Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Pennsylvania to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Philadelphia and Nashville, the distance is about 797 miles. From our model that is $3,587 – $4,782 for a two-bedroom home and $4,124 – $5,499 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,582 – $3,443 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,722 – $2,295. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Pennsylvania and Tennessee, distances run from 438 to 1,025 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Pennsylvania to Tennessee take?
Philadelphia to Nashville is 2 days on the road (about 14 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 Tennessee?
Yes. A move from Pennsylvania into Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,722 – $2,295 for a two-bedroom home over 797 miles against $3,587 – $4,782 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,582 – $3,443, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Pennsylvania to Tennessee each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 4,061 people (±2,039) moved from Pennsylvania to Tennessee that year, against about 2,440 (±1,534) from Tennessee to Pennsylvania. That makes Pennsylvania the 15th-largest source of new residents for Tennessee among the states.