A Mastrocco Jr Moving & Storage Inc
Warminster, PA · USDOT 832471
15 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1999
Moving from Pennsylvania to North Carolina
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 13,000 people living in North Carolina had lived in Pennsylvania a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Philadelphia to Charlotte, about 531 miles, usually costs $2,600–$4,900. 222 licensed movers are based in Pennsylvania.
Who makes this move
13,261
people moved from Pennsylvania to North Carolina (±3,306)
7,838
moved the other way, from North Carolina to Pennsylvania (±2,108)
- North Carolina drew about 5% of the roughly 252,000 people who left Pennsylvania for another state.
- More people moved to North Carolina than the other way, by about 5,400.
- 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
Where people moving to North Carolina came from
- Florida34,000
- South Carolina30,000
- Virginia28,000
- Georgia19,000
- California18,000
- New York18,000
- Texas16,000
- Pennsylvania13,000
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 Charlotte, about 531 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $1,500–$2,800 | $1,850–$3,450 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $1,900–$3,550 | $2,350–$4,400 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $2,600–$4,900 | $3,250–$6,050 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $3,250–$6,100 | $4,050–$7,550 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $3,800–$7,150 | $4,700–$8,850 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $4,400–$8,200 | $5,450–$10,200 |
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 Charlotte | 531 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Philadelphia to Raleigh | 407 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Pittsburgh to Charlotte | 428 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Pittsburgh to Raleigh | 390 | $2,200–$4,200 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina
How much does it cost to move from Pennsylvania to North Carolina?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Philadelphia to Charlotte, about 531 miles, usually costs $2,600–$4,900 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $2,200 to $4,900. A studio runs about $1,500–$2,800 and a 4-bedroom about $3,800–$7,150. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Pennsylvania to North Carolina?
About 13,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 13,261, with a margin of error of ±3,306. About 7,800 moved from North Carolina to Pennsylvania the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Pennsylvania to North Carolina?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 390 to 531 miles by road; Philadelphia to Charlotte is about 531. 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 North Carolina?
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 North Carolina?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 23% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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