Moving from Dallas, TX to Philadelphia, PA
About 1,513 miles across a state line, from Texas into Pennsylvania, 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 Dallas, TX to Philadelphia, PA covers about 1,513 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $6,809 – $9,078 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 243 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,513 miles from Texas to Pennsylvania. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $6,809 – $9,078 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 4 days on the road (about 28 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Dallas to Philadelphia
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,106 – $6,809 | $3,677 – $4,902 | $2,451 – $3,268 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,128 – $8,170 | $4,412 – $5,883 | $2,941 – $3,922 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,809 – $9,078 | $4,902 – $6,536 | $3,268 – $4,357 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,830 – $10,440 | $5,637 – $7,517 | $3,758 – $5,011 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,851 – $11,801 | $6,373 – $8,497 | $4,249 – $5,665 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $10,213 – $13,617 | $7,353 – $9,804 | $4,902 – $6,536 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,513 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, Dallas to Philadelphia
1,513 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $7,565. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $6,809 to $9,078, 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 Dallas to Philadelphia
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 243 people a year (±194) moved from Dallas County, TX, home to Dallas, to Philadelphia County, PA, home to Philadelphia. Going the other way: about 338 people a year (±198). Movers from Dallas County make up 0.4% of the 67,261 people a year who moved into Philadelphia County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 7,249 people a year (±1,783) moving from Texas to Pennsylvania and about 12,979 people a year (±3,357) from Pennsylvania to Texas — a net gain for Texas of about 5,730 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Tarrant County, TX | 20,890 ±2,269 |
| Denton County, TX | 19,351 ±2,002 |
| Collin County, TX | 18,851 ±1,674 |
| Kaufman County, TX | 5,155 ±1,265 |
| Harris County, TX | 3,868 ±820 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Montgomery County, PA | 6,964 ±711 |
| Delaware County, PA | 5,131 ±857 |
| Bucks County, PA | 4,654 ±928 |
| Camden County, NJ | 3,114 ±777 |
| Kings County, NY | 2,379 ±681 |
Licensed movers at each end
120 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Dallas (671 counting those licensed only inside Texas). 63 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 21.6% of their 232 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suddath Moving & StorageUSDOT 1038245 | Coppell · 17 mi | 65 trucks | 1 | — |
| Armstrong RelocationUSDOT 449294 | Carrollton · 14 mi | 54 trucks | 6 | 16.7% of 6 |
| Santana Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 3901949 | Fate · 24 mi | 42 trucks | 0 | — |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 3051005 | Arlington · 17 mi | 22 trucks | 17 | 7.7% of 13 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Dallas LLCUSDOT 923537 | Carrollton · 17 mi | 21 trucks | 12 | 12.5% of 8 |
| Texas Moving Co IncUSDOT 220940 | The Colony · 22 mi | 19 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Philadelphia end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Philadelphia: Flower Transfer Logistics (Sewell, 134 trucks), Wayne Moving and Storage (West Chester, 28 trucks), ABC Pro Movers Inc (Philadelphia, 26 trucks), Hughes Relocation Services Inc (Lansdale, 21 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Texas into Pennsylvania, 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 Dallas to Philadelphia
Insist on a survey
Over 1,513 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 1,513 miles of handling.
Arriving in Philadelphia
A local move inside Philadelphia later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $495 – $817 for a two-bedroom home and $831 – $1,506 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Philadelphia are Wilmington (about 29 mi), Allentown (about 56 mi), Dover (about 68 mi).
Other routes from Dallas
All routes from Dallas, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas to Arlington, TX | ~21 mi | $445 – $733 |
| Dallas to McKinney, TX | ~35 mi | $445 – $733 |
| Dallas to Austin, TX | 196 mi | $882 – $1,176 |
| Dallas to Oklahoma City, OK | ~223 mi | $1,004 – $1,338 |
| Dallas to Houston, TX | 239 mi | $1,076 – $1,434 |
| Dallas to Tulsa, OK | ~277 mi | $1,247 – $1,662 |
| Dallas to San Antonio, TX | 293 mi | $1,319 – $1,758 |
| Dallas to Little Rock, AR | ~341 mi | $1,535 – $2,046 |
Also moving to Philadelphia: from Wilmington, DE, from Allentown, PA, from Dover, DE, from Newark, NJ.
Dallas to Philadelphia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Dallas to Philadelphia?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,513 miles cost about $5,106 – $6,809 for a studio, $6,809 – $9,078 for a two-bedroom home and $7,830 – $10,440 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Dallas to Philadelphia take?
The drive is 4 days on the road (about 28 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Dallas to Philadelphia?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $3,268 – $4,357 for a two-bedroom home, against $6,809 – $9,078 with full-service movers; a moving container is $4,902 – $6,536.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Dallas to Philadelphia?
Yes. Dallas is in Texas and Philadelphia is in Pennsylvania, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 120 listed movers within 30 miles of Dallas hold it.
How many people move from Dallas to Philadelphia each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 243 people a year (margin of error ±194) moved from Dallas County, which contains Dallas, to Philadelphia County, which contains Philadelphia.
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.