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Moving from North Carolina to Pennsylvania

It's about 530 miles from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA, the largest city in each state. Below: CMR's recommended movers for North Carolina to Pennsylvania moves, what these moves cost in CMR's move data, delivery times and the most common city routes on this lane.

Recommended mover from North Carolina to Pennsylvania: A Plus Moving and Storage, a CMR Certified Approved carrier. Mayzlin Relocation and Atlas Van Lines are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified. How we rank movers · Disclosure
530Driving miles, largest cities
2 to 5 daysTypical delivery
10 hrsSolo drive (DIY)
9CMR route guides on this lane

Distance is road-adjusted between Charlotte, NC and Philadelphia, PA, the largest city in each state (2020 Census). Delivery is the industry-standard spread window for full-service interstate movers, not a single drive.

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What a North Carolina to Pennsylvania move costs

These are the total prices of 12 completed moves from North Carolina to Pennsylvania in CMR's move data. "Typical" is the middle half of those moves (25th to 75th percentile). They mix all home sizes, so use them as a reality check, not a quote.

Home sizeTypical costMedianCompleted moves
All home sizes combined $2,456 to $5,559 $3,168 12

Real move prices, not a quote. Source: CMR move data for North Carolina to Pennsylvania. Prices by home size and distance are in the CMR Cost Report. The only number you can hold a mover to is a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate after an inventory survey.

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Recommended movers from North Carolina to Pennsylvania

Our top pick is CMR Certified Approved. The two alternatives are CMR Verified: licensed carriers we confirmed in public records, not CMR Certified.

CMR recommended

A Plus Moving and Storage

Top-rated full-service interstate carrier with packing, climate-controlled storage, and binding written estimates.

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CMR Verified

Mayzlin Relocation

A CMR Verified carrier. Regional carrier headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

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CMR Verified

Atlas Van Lines

A CMR Verified carrier. Headquartered in Evansville, IN, with local agents in this state.

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Questions about moving from North Carolina to Pennsylvania

Who is the recommended mover from North Carolina to Pennsylvania?
CMR recommends A Plus Moving and Storage for moves from North Carolina to Pennsylvania. It is a CMR Certified Approved carrier: we met its ownership and management and reviewed licensing, service breadth, pricing clarity and customer feedback. Mayzlin Relocation and Atlas Van Lines are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified.
How much does it cost to move from North Carolina to Pennsylvania?
Based on 12 completed moves from North Carolina to Pennsylvania in CMR's move data, the typical total cost was $2,456 to $5,559, with a median of $3,168. That mixes all home sizes, so a small apartment usually costs less and a large home more. Get a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate for your inventory.
How long does a move from North Carolina to Pennsylvania take?
Full-service interstate movers usually quote a 2 to 5 days delivery window for the roughly 530 miles between Charlotte and Philadelphia. A solo driver would spend about 10 hours behind the wheel.
Does my mover need a USDOT number for a move from North Carolina to Pennsylvania?
Yes. Interstate household goods movers must be registered with FMCSA and hold an active USDOT number. Check it in FMCSA's SAFER database before booking.

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