Moving from Virginia to Pennsylvania
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 8,600 people living in Pennsylvania had lived in Virginia a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Richmond to Philadelphia, about 244 miles, usually costs $2,000–$3,900. 273 licensed movers are based in Virginia.
Who makes this move
8,597
people moved from Virginia to Pennsylvania (±2,499)
15,246
moved the other way, from Pennsylvania to Virginia (±3,605)
- Pennsylvania drew about 3% of the roughly 264,000 people who left Virginia for another state.
- More people moved from Pennsylvania to Virginia than this way, by about 6,600.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left Virginia went
Most common moves out of Virginia
- Florida29,000
- North Carolina28,000
- Maryland28,000
- California18,000
- Texas18,000
- New York10,000
- Georgia10,000
- Ohio9,100
Where people moving to Pennsylvania came from
- New Jersey38,000
- New York29,000
- Florida25,000
- Maryland18,000
- Ohio12,000
- California11,000
- Virginia8,600
- North Carolina7,800
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
Richmond to Philadelphia, about 244 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond to Philadelphia | 244 | $2,000–$3,900 |
| Richmond to Pittsburgh | 287 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Virginia Beach to Philadelphia | 258 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Virginia Beach to Pittsburgh | 389 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Arlington to Philadelphia | 150 | $2,000–$3,900 |
| Arlington to Pittsburgh | 222 | $2,000–$3,900 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in Virginia
See all 273Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
Virginia Beach, VA · USDOT 3239170
2 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2019
West Springfield, VA · USDOT 243108
2 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1984
Springfield, VA · USDOT 960272
2 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2001
Fairfax, VA · USDOT 3424165
2 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2020
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Questions about moving from Virginia to Pennsylvania
How much does it cost to move from Virginia to Pennsylvania?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Richmond to Philadelphia, about 244 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 Virginia to Pennsylvania?
About 8,600 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 8,597, with a margin of error of ±2,499. About 15,000 moved from Pennsylvania to Virginia the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Virginia to Pennsylvania?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 150 to 389 miles by road; Richmond to Philadelphia is about 244. 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 Virginia to Pennsylvania?
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 Virginia to Pennsylvania?
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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