A Mastrocco Jr Moving & Storage Inc
Warminster, PA · USDOT 832471
15 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1999
Moving from Pennsylvania to New York
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 23,000 people living in New York had lived in Pennsylvania a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Philadelphia to New York, about 95 miles, usually costs $2,000–$3,900. 222 licensed movers are based in Pennsylvania.
Who makes this move
23,152
people moved from Pennsylvania to New York (±3,265)
29,274
moved the other way, from New York to Pennsylvania (±4,078)
- New York drew about 9% of the roughly 252,000 people who left Pennsylvania for another state.
- More people moved from New York to Pennsylvania than this way, by about 6,100.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left Pennsylvania went
Most common moves out of Pennsylvania
- Florida34,000
- New Jersey26,000
- New York23,000
- Virginia15,000
- North Carolina13,000
- Texas13,000
- Maryland13,000
- Ohio11,000
Where people moving to New York came from
- New Jersey36,000
- California31,000
- Florida28,000
- Pennsylvania23,000
- Massachusetts18,000
- Texas16,000
- Connecticut15,000
- Virginia10,000
Survey estimates: where two figures are closer than their margins of error, their order may not be real. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows: 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.
What it costs, by home size
Philadelphia to New York, about 95 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $1,150–$2,250 | $1,400–$2,750 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $1,450–$2,850 | $1,800–$3,550 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $2,000–$3,900 | $2,500–$4,850 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $2,500–$4,850 | $3,100–$6,050 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $2,950–$5,700 | $3,650–$7,050 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $3,400–$6,550 | $4,200–$8,150 |
A model, not a quote: weight and distance, adjusted for season, fitted to published 2026 cost tables. Packing, stairs and specialty items add to these. How we model costs.
Between the main cities
A 2-bedroom move, mid-month outside summer.
| Move | Miles | Usual cost |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia to New York | 95 | $2,000–$3,900 |
| Philadelphia to Buffalo | 330 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Philadelphia to Rochester | 301 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Pittsburgh to New York | 371 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Pittsburgh to Buffalo | 211 | $2,000–$3,900 |
| Pittsburgh to Rochester | 265 | $2,200–$4,200 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities. Some of these moves are short: movers often price a short move by the hour, crew and truck rather than by weight and distance, so ask which way a quote is priced.
Licensed movers based in Pennsylvania
See all 222Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
AAA Moving & Storage Company
Stockertown, PA · USDOT 295250
8 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1987
Ace Moving & Storage Company
Wilkes Barre, PA · USDOT 2972001
1 truck · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2017
Ace Moving And Storage Company
Wilkes Barre, PA · USDOT 964348
12 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2001
Adam's Moving & Hauling Inc
Norristown, PA · USDOT 659322
4 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1996
Before you book
Check the mover is licensedPennsylvania to New York crosses a state line, so the mover needs federal interstate authority.Ask: carrier or broker?A broker sells your move to a company you have not met. Both are legal; know which one you are hiring.Get a binding estimateA binding estimate fixes the price. A non-binding one is a guess: the final bill follows the actual weight.
Questions about moving from Pennsylvania to New York
How much does it cost to move from Pennsylvania to New York?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Philadelphia to New York, about 95 miles, usually costs $2,000–$3,900 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $2,000 to $4,200. A studio runs about $1,150–$2,250 and a 4-bedroom about $2,950–$5,700. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Pennsylvania to New York?
About 23,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 23,152, with a margin of error of ±3,265. About 29,000 moved from New York to Pennsylvania the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Pennsylvania to New York?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 95 to 371 miles by road; Philadelphia to New York is about 95. Distances are estimated from the straight line between the cities; a mover's estimate uses the actual route.
Does a mover need a federal license to move me from Pennsylvania to New York?
Yes. The move crosses a state line, so the mover needs active interstate authority from the FMCSA under a USDOT number. Each mover listed here shows its authority and insurance status from FMCSA's files.
When is it cheapest to move from Pennsylvania to New York?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 24% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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