Moving from Tennessee to Pennsylvania
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and Philadelphia 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 miNashville → Philadelphia
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,587+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 2,440 people moved from Tennessee to Pennsylvania in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,534), and about 4,061 went the other way. Between Nashville and Philadelphia 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. 132 movers based in Tennessee hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Tennessee to Pennsylvania
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,440 people a year (±1,534), against about 4,061 (±2,039) from Pennsylvania to Tennessee, so Pennsylvania loses about 1,621 people a year on this exchange. Tennessee is the 21st-largest of the 49 states sending people to Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania took in about 234,568 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Sevier County | Philadelphia County | 158 ±223* |
| Davidson County | Philadelphia County | 152 ±122 |
| Rutherford County | Somerset County | 122 ±191* |
| Wilson County | York County | 114 ±115* |
| Davidson County | Beaver County | 105 ±155* |
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.
Nashville to Philadelphia, 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 Tennessee and Pennsylvania.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to Pennsylvania
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 Tennessee to Pennsylvania
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville to Pittsburgh | ~438 mi | 3–7 days | $1,971 – $2,628 | $2,267 – $3,022 |
| Nashville to Pittsburgh | ~549 mi | 3–7 days | $2,471 – $3,294 | $2,841 – $3,788 |
| Chattanooga to Pittsburgh | ~550 mi | 3–7 days | $2,475 – $3,300 | $2,846 – $3,795 |
| Knoxville to Erie | ~552 mi | 3–7 days | $2,484 – $3,312 | $2,857 – $3,809 |
| Knoxville to Harrisburg | ~565 mi | 3–7 days | $2,543 – $3,390 | $2,924 – $3,899 |
| Nashville to Erie | ~637 mi | 3–7 days | $2,867 – $3,822 | $3,296 – $4,395 |
| Knoxville to Philadelphia | ~642 mi | 3–7 days | $2,889 – $3,852 | $3,322 – $4,430 |
| Knoxville to Allentown | ~652 mi | 3–7 days | $2,934 – $3,912 | $3,374 – $4,499 |
| Chattanooga to Erie | ~658 mi | 3–7 days | $2,961 – $3,948 | $3,405 – $4,540 |
| Chattanooga to Harrisburg | ~682 mi | 3–7 days | $3,069 – $4,092 | $3,529 – $4,706 |
| Nashville to Harrisburg | ~708 mi | 3–7 days | $3,186 – $4,248 | $3,664 – $4,885 |
| Chattanooga to Philadelphia | ~759 mi | 3–7 days | $3,416 – $4,554 | $3,928 – $5,237 |
| Memphis to Pittsburgh | ~768 mi | 3–7 days | $3,456 – $4,608 | $3,974 – $5,299 |
| Chattanooga to Allentown | ~769 mi | 3–7 days | $3,461 – $4,614 | $3,980 – $5,306 |
| Nashville to Philadelphia | ~797 mi | 3–7 days | $3,587 – $4,782 | $4,124 – $5,499 |
| Nashville to Allentown | ~798 mi | 3–7 days | $3,591 – $4,788 | $4,130 – $5,506 |
| Memphis to Erie | ~841 mi | 3–7 days | $3,785 – $5,046 | $4,352 – $5,803 |
| Memphis to Harrisburg | ~934 mi | 3–7 days | $4,203 – $5,604 | $4,833 – $6,445 |
| Memphis to Allentown | ~1,024 mi | 3–7 days | $4,608 – $6,144 | $5,299 – $7,066 |
| Memphis to Philadelphia | ~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 Tennessee
70 of the 132 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 480 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 50 of 273 vehicle inspections (18.3%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 105 of 479 driver inspections (21.9%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talent's Moving & Storage IncChattanooga, TN · USDOT 3854391 | 52 | 9 of 34 | 10 of 52 |
| Colonial Van Lines IncClarkrange, TN · USDOT 4071435 | 33 | 4 of 16 | 1 of 33 |
| Big League Movers IncMemphis, TN · USDOT 1999318 | 31 | 3 of 20 | 12 of 31 |
| Boundless Moving and StorageCleveland, TN · USDOT 2798532 | 27 | 1 of 16 | 6 of 27 |
| Rowe Transfer IncKnoxville, TN · USDOT 1079919 | 25 | 3 of 13 | 0 of 25 |
| Justpro Moving LLCSpring Hill, TN · USDOT 3925031 | 20 | 1 of 10 | 3 of 20 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
266 listed household-goods carriers are based in Tennessee, 132 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Tennessee directory ranks them. At the Pennsylvania end, 355 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Pennsylvania, moving costs in Pennsylvania, or the reverse trip, Pennsylvania to Tennessee. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Tennessee
Tennessee to Pennsylvania moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to Pennsylvania?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and Philadelphia, 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 Tennessee and Pennsylvania, distances run from 438 to 1,025 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to Pennsylvania take?
Nashville to Philadelphia 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 Tennessee to Pennsylvania?
Yes. A move from Tennessee into Pennsylvania is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 266 listed movers based in Tennessee, 132 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Tennessee.
What is the cheapest way to move from Tennessee to Pennsylvania?
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 Tennessee to Pennsylvania each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,440 people (±1,534) moved from Tennessee to Pennsylvania that year, against about 4,061 (±2,039) from Pennsylvania to Tennessee. That makes Tennessee the 21st-largest source of new residents for Pennsylvania among the states.