Florida to Pennsylvania
Moving from Florida to Pennsylvania
Reviewers who moved from Florida to Pennsylvania paid a median $4,167. 25,048 people made the move in 2024, and 33,530 went the other way. Orlando to Pittsburgh, the most common run in our file, is 965 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$4,167
median, 52 priced reviews
Moved last year
25,048
FL to PA, 2024
Typical drive
965 mi
Orlando to Pittsburgh
Cost of living
-5.6%
PA vs FL, US = 100
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported); US Census Bureau, ACS state-to-state migration, 2024; OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (driving route); BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
What it costs
Florida to Pennsylvania moving cost
Across 52 priced reviews of moves from Florida to Pennsylvania, the median was $4,167 and the middle half paid $2,292 to $5,333. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for 400–1,000 miles moves, by home size, as of September 2026. Research fallback, not a first-party median and not a bid.
| Home size | Full-service range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,800–$3,400 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,400–$4,300 |
| 2 bedroom | $3,200–$5,600 |
| 3 bedroom | $4,300–$7,600 |
| 4+ bedroom | $5,600–$9,800 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Orlando to Pittsburgh drive).
Live numbers: US on-highway diesel $5.60 per gallon for the week of 2026-08-31 (EIA weekly US on-highway diesel via FRED GASDESW). A fuel surcharge on a long lane follows the diesel line; ask how the mover sets it.
From the review file
Movers with reviews on the Florida to Pennsylvania run
How this list was made. Every mover here has at least two reviews in our file for a move from Florida to Pennsylvania. Sorted by how many matching reviews each mover has, not by rating. Corpus as of 21 Sept 2026. Not a ranking and not a recommendation.
| Mover | Based | Record | Matching reviews | All reviews | Median reported, this run | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Express Moving | Ormond Beach, FL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3163893 | 2 | 533.3 mean, dated | $4,268 | 20 Oct 2020 |
| On Time Moving and Storage | Saint Augustine, FL | CarrierUSDOT 1447613 | 2 | 353.7 mean, dated | $15,080 | 7 Feb 2024 |
| Bridgeview Van Lines | Greenacres, FL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3999327 | 2 | 332.9 mean, dated | $5,200 | 22 Jul 2024 |
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 21 Sept 2026; FMCSA Licensing and Insurance, household-goods authority (record column).
Recent reviews
People who moved Florida to Pennsylvania
5 of 5 · 8 Aug 2026 · reported $4,750
“These guys are great. Moving is stressful so do yourself a favor and call Katie to make your experience a breeze. These guys were prompt, professional and FAST. I will definitely be using Summit Van Lines in the future.”
5 of 5 · 9 Jul 2026 · reported $5,700
“The delivery team ensured that the furniture, equipment, and other personal items arrived in perfect condition. I have received help from the office employees on all occasions when I needed it. The cost was consistent with the price estimate.”
5 of 5 · 26 Jan 2025 · reported $422,700
“Eric and Ryan did such a great job of packing and unpacking of my belongings, Treating everything with respect. Carolina in the office handled any issues that came up in a very professional and caring manner. Alex was pretty spot on with his price quote. Which made me very happy. Evan you should be…”
What went wrong on this run: of 52 reviews, 29% mention damage and 19% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
ACS 2024 puts the Florida to Pennsylvania flow at 25,048 people, with a margin of plus or minus 7,963.
More people moved the other way in the Census count. ACS 2024 puts the Florida to Pennsylvania flow at 25,048 people, with a margin of plus or minus 7,963. The reverse flow is 33,530 people who moved Pennsylvania to Florida. The figures are counts of movers, and they do not say why anyone left.
Cost of living and the wage tax differ by state. BEA price parity for 2024 sets the United States at 100. Florida is 103.4 and Pennsylvania is 97.6. Florida does not tax wages, while Pennsylvania taxes wages. A move between them meets a higher price index in Florida and a wage tax only in Pennsylvania.
What the job looks like
The distance is 965 miles, about 18 hours of driving.
The common run in our file is Orlando to Pittsburgh. The distance is 965 miles, about 18 hours of driving. Plan the days on the road around that driving time, because the haul itself takes those hours before unloading can start. The price is built from weight and miles, which is the long distance method.
Reported prices spread wide because homes and distances differ. Our file holds 52 reviews, and the median reported price is $4,167 across 52 priced reviews. The middle half of those prices runs from $2,292 to $5,333. Treat the median as a marker for this lane, not a bid for your own weight.
Damage and delays are the complaints that show up in the file. Of those reviews, 29% mention damage and 19% mention a delay or a no-show. The delivery window is set on the order for service, and a late truck is late against that written range. A no-show is the same promise missed entirely.
Before you book
On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver once you pay 110 percent of the estimate.
Check the carrier paperwork before you like the price. An interstate household move needs a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household goods authority. Use the license lookup to see that the number is active and that household goods authority is on file. Haulest lists the checks and is not the carrier that loads the truck.
Get the estimate type and the 110 percent rule in writing. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver once you pay 110 percent of the estimate. Ask whether the paper is binding, not-to-exceed, or non-binding before you compare it with another bid. The how to read a moving estimate guide and the 110 percent rule guide cover those checks.
Put the delivery window and the deposit terms on the order. The window is set on the order for service, so get those dates in writing before money moves. Ask for the deposit terms in writing before you pay, including how much and when it is due. The moving company deposit guide lists the questions that belong on that page.
Leaving Florida, arriving in Pennsylvania.
| Florida | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 103.4 | 97.6 |
| Median home sale price | $421,500 | $330,200 |
| Median days on market | 66 | 30 |
| State income tax on wages | No tax on wages | Taxes wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 33,530 arrived from Pennsylvania | 25,048 arrived from Florida |
Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024; Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage, read 22 Sept 2026; State revenue departments (wage tax, 2026); US Census Bureau, ACS, 2024.
When to go: in Florida, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Mar 2026 and the quietest was Jan 2026. Movers fill up on the same calendar. Check your date.
Source: Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage (Florida homes sold by month).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people moved from Florida to Pennsylvania?
- In the 2024 Census ACS, 25,048 people moved from Florida to Pennsylvania, with a margin of plus or minus 7,963. The reverse count is 33,530 people moving Pennsylvania to Florida. The survey records the move, not the reason.
- How long is the common run from Orlando to Pittsburgh?
- The most common run in our file is Orlando to Pittsburgh, at 965 miles and about 18 hours of driving. That driving time is the road portion of the job. A mover still prices the shipment by weight and miles.
- What do reviews report for price on this lane?
- Across 52 priced reviews, the median reported price is $4,167, and the file has 52 reviews in all. The middle half falls between $2,292 and $5,333. Home size and distance are mixed in those figures, so the median is not your quote.
- How often do reviews mention damage or a delay?
- 29% of the reviews mention damage, and 19% mention a delay or a no-show. Those shares come from the same 52 reviews. The delivery window on the order for service is the range a late arrival should be judged against.
- What should I confirm before I book an interstate mover?
- The mover needs an active USDOT number and FMCSA household goods authority. On a non-binding estimate, delivery is required once you pay 110 percent of the estimate, and the delivery window should be written on the order. Ask for deposit terms before you send money.
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Keep going
- Pennsylvania to FloridaThe same run the other way.
- Long distance moversWeight, miles, and where the bill grows.
- What movers costNational medians by year and lane.
- The 110% ruleWhat you can be made to pay on delivery day.
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About Anthony Bale
A moving industry professional, author and writer. Anthony has been at different positions in the industry for the last 10 years, gaining significant knowledge on the relocation process. He himself has moved 6 times already, which helped him explore the other side of the moving process.
At Haulest he writes the US cost, hiring, and rights pages, reading the licensed review file every week so the numbers on the page are the numbers people reported.
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