Moving from Pennsylvania to Texas
Philadelphia → Dallas · cost, miles and planning
Your planning guide for a long-distance move from Pennsylvania to Texas: cost, road miles and delivery timing.
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Texas gains more people from Pennsylvania than it sends back: Census estimates about 12,979 people (±3,357) moved from Pennsylvania to Texas in 2024, against about 7,249 people (±1,783) the other way. That makes Texas the 6th most common destination for people leaving Pennsylvania, about 5.2% of everyone who moved out. It is about 1,464 road miles from Philadelphia to Dallas, about 24–27 hours of driving, and a household shipment on this lane usually arrives within roughly 5–14 days of pickup. A 2-bedroom move on this route is a planning range of $5,750–$8,000 with Next Generation Movers.
Route facts
| Road miles | About 1,464 miles, Philadelphia to Dallas (OSRM driving route) |
|---|---|
| Drive time | About 24–27 hours without stops |
| Typical delivery window | Roughly 5–14 days after pickup; your written estimate sets the exact window |
| Pennsylvania to Texas, 2024 | About 12,979 people (±3,357) moved |
| Texas to Pennsylvania, 2024 | About 7,249 people (±1,783) moved |
Migration source: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows, 2024 American Community Survey 1-year estimates. Counts are people age 1 and over, with the margin of error shown.
Planning prices: Pennsylvania to Texas
| Home size | Typical volume | Planning range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio or 1 bedroom | about 450 cu ft | $3,550–$4,950 |
| 2 bedrooms | about 750 cu ft | $5,750–$8,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | about 1,100 cu ft | $7,950–$11,050 |
| 4+ bedrooms | about 1,500 cu ft and up | $10,150–$14,100 |
Planning range, final price after free inventory review. Ranges cover line haul, fuel and standard service at both ends. Packing, stairs, long carries, a shuttle truck, storage and specialty items such as pianos are extra and are quoted after the review.
Common city pairs on this route
| From | To | Road miles | 2-bedroom planning range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | Dallas, TX | 1,464 | $5,750–$8,000 |
| Philadelphia, PA | Houston, TX | 1,544 | $5,850–$8,200 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | Dallas, TX | 1,222 | $5,250–$7,300 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | Houston, TX | 1,341 | $5,500–$7,650 |
Licensed interstate mover
Next Generation Movers, Rockville, MD. USDOT 3764697 · MC 1341637. Check any mover on FMCSA Protect Your Move.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to move from Pennsylvania to Texas?
For Philadelphia to Dallas (about 1,464 road miles) our planning range is $3,550–$4,950 for a studio or 1-bedroom, $5,750–$8,000 for 2 bedrooms and $7,950–$11,050 for 3 bedrooms. The final price is set after a free inventory review.
How long does a move from Pennsylvania to Texas take?
Plan for a delivery window of roughly 5–14 days after pickup. The drive itself is about 24–27 hours. Your written estimate states the exact window.
Is Next Generation Movers licensed for interstate moves?
Yes. We are registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation as USDOT 3764697, MC 1341637. You can check this on the FMCSA website.
How do I get a quote?
Call our voice line at (240) 905-4429 for an instant quote, 24/7, call the office at (240) 422-2243, or request an estimate online.
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