Your Trusted Pittsburgh Movers for Cross-State Moves
Moving Between Pittsburgh and Eastern Pennsylvania
Moving to or from Pittsburgh usually means crossing the state. A job offer in Philadelphia, a transfer to Harrisburg, a move back toward family in Chester County or Delaware: these are the moves we plan most for Pittsburgh, and they are about 200 to 300 miles on the Turnpike, through the mountain tunnels. At the Pittsburgh end, the city adds its own challenges: hillside homes with exterior stairs, narrow streets on the slopes, and bridges and tunnels that back up at rush hour.
Simple Moving Solutions is based in southeastern Pennsylvania, with our Chadds Ford office as the home base for Pennsylvania moves, so we focus on moves between Pittsburgh and the eastern half of the state and Delaware. Every move comes with an itemized quote, a set load and delivery plan, trained and insured crews, and Pennsylvania PUC licensing. See our long-distance moving service.
Meet Our Team
Why Choose Simple Moving for a Pittsburgh Move
Cross-state drives and hillside homes make Pittsburgh moves their own kind of job. Here is what you get with our crews.
Built for Cross-State Moves
Pittsburgh to Philadelphia is about 300 miles. We plan the load day, the drive, and the delivery together so nothing is left to chance.
Hillside Homes Planned For
Exterior steps, sloped driveways, and narrow streets on the slopes are measured and planned before we arrive, with crew size to match.
One Crew, Start to Finish
The crew that loads your home in Pittsburgh is the crew that delivers it, so your belongings are not transferred between trucks.
Weather-Aware Scheduling
Winter storms on the Turnpike's mountain stretch can slow a move. We watch the forecast and keep you updated on timing.
Licensed for Pennsylvania Moves
Simple Relocations, LLC holds Pennsylvania PUC license A-8928842, plus USDOT 4531853 and MC 1797073 for moves across state lines.
Itemized Quotes
Every quote lists the crew, truck, travel, and services before move day, so there are no surprises when the job is done.
Our Moving Services for Pittsburgh
Relocations between Pittsburgh and the eastern half of Pennsylvania and Delaware, with the same crews and standards on every job.
Pittsburgh to Philadelphia Moves
Moves between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, the Main Line, Chester County, and Delaware County, with a set load and delivery plan.
Learn moreMoves to Harrisburg and Central PA
Relocations between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, Lancaster, and York.
Learn moreResidential Moving
Full-home moves with furniture protection, disassembly and reassembly, and room-by-room labeling.
Learn moreCommercial Moving
Office relocations between Pittsburgh and eastern Pennsylvania, scheduled to keep downtime low.
Learn morePiano Moving
Uprights and grands moved with the right equipment and padding for a long drive.
Learn moreStorage Solutions
Storage at the eastern end when your new home is not ready on delivery day.
Learn morePlan Your Move Across Pennsylvania
A Pittsburgh move to the eastern half of the state is a two-part job: load day in Pittsburgh and delivery at the other end. Pick your route to see how it plays out.
Pittsburgh to Philadelphia is about 300 miles and five hours on the Turnpike. Most two-bedroom moves load in one day and deliver the next morning; larger homes take a full load day. Winter moves need a little extra flexibility for weather on the mountain stretch.
How your move plays out
Approximate distances and timings for planning, not a quote. Nothing you enter here is sent or saved.
Pittsburgh Hillside Home Check
Pittsburgh is a city of hills and steps. The carry from the truck to your door can matter more than the size of your home. Check yours.
Every flight of exterior steps or interior stairs adds time and sometimes a mover. Tell us how many steps lead to your door, how many floors inside, and whether the truck can reach the house, and we will size the crew to match.
Moving Out of Pittsburgh, Neighborhood by Neighborhood
Where you are leaving from in Pittsburgh shapes load day. Pick your neighborhood to see what to expect.
Oakland, Shadyside, and Squirrel Hill
Apartments and older homes near Pitt and Carnegie Mellon, plus large houses on Squirrel Hill's tree-lined streets.
College move weeks in late August and May, tight street parking, and the Squirrel Hill Tunnel backup on Parkway East.
Lawrenceville and the Strip District
Rowhomes, new townhomes, and loft apartments along Butler Street and the Allegheny.
Narrow streets and limited parking; new townhomes often have steep interior stairs.
South Side Flats and Slopes, Mount Washington
Rowhomes on the flats and hillside houses on the slopes, many reached by public city steps.
Long exterior stair climbs and steep streets. The hillside check above is built for these homes.
North Side
Victorian rowhomes in the Mexican War Streets and Allegheny West, and homes on the hills above.
Historic homes with narrow stairs and tight doorways; game days near the stadiums fill streets.
South Hills: Mt. Lebanon and Bethel Park
Brick colonials and single-family suburbs south of the city, via the Liberty Tunnel or Route 19.
Driveways and easier access. The Liberty Tunnel and Fort Pitt Tunnel back up at rush hour.
North Hills and Cranberry
Suburban homes and newer developments north of the city along I-79 and Route 19.
Straightforward access and close to the Turnpike, which makes for an easier start to a move east.
When to Move From Pittsburgh
College calendars, tunnel traffic, game days, and Turnpike weather all shape a Pittsburgh moving day. Here is what we plan around.
College move weeks
Pitt, Carnegie Mellon, and Duquesne move-ins in late August and move-outs in May fill Oakland streets and buildings.
Tunnel rush hours
The Fort Pitt, Liberty, and Squirrel Hill tunnels back up at rush hour. We schedule loading and departure around them.
Game days
Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins home games fill the North Side and downtown. We avoid loading nearby on game days.
Winter on the Turnpike
Snow and ice on the mountain stretch east of Pittsburgh can slow a cross-state drive. We keep winter delivery times flexible.
Summer peak
June through August is peak season for cross-state moves. Book four to six weeks ahead.
Month-end turnover
Apartment leases turn over at month-end in Oakland and the East End, when elevators and loading zones are busiest.
How a Pittsburgh Move Works
Four steps from first call to delivery in the east.
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Get your Pittsburgh quote
Tell us both addresses, the stairs and parking at each end, and your dates. We send an itemized quote with a load and delivery plan.
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We plan the route
We set the load day, the Turnpike drive, and the delivery time, and check weather for winter moves.
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Load day in Pittsburgh
Our crew protects your home, wraps every piece, and loads in the order it will come off.
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Delivery in the east
The same crew delivers, unloads, reassembles furniture, and places everything by room.
Serving Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania
Moving between western Pennsylvania and the rest of the state or Delaware? Our crews cover the whole route.
- Movers in Greensburg, PAAbout 35 miles east
- Movers in Altoona, PAAbout 95 miles east
- Movers in Erie, PAAbout 130 miles north
- Movers in Harrisburg, PAAbout 200 miles east on the Turnpike
- Movers in Mechanicsburg, PAOn the West Shore, just before Harrisburg
- Movers in Philadelphia, PAAbout 300 miles east
- Movers in the Main LinePhiladelphia's western suburbs
- Movers in DelawareAbout 300 miles east
Our Pittsburgh Service Area
We plan moves between Pittsburgh and its suburbs and eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Approximate drive from our Chadds Ford office
- Pittsburghabout 4 hr 45 min
- Cranberryabout 5 hr
- Mt. Lebanonabout 5 hr
- Monroevilleabout 4 hr 30 min
Simple Moving Solutions, 225 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Ste 200, Unit 211, Chadds Ford, PA 19317. (302) 295-1080. Mon to Sat, 8 AM to 5 PM.
Pittsburgh Movers FAQs
Do you move people from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia?
Yes. Moves between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, the Main Line, Chester County, and Delaware County are the most common we plan from Pittsburgh. We set the load day and delivery time in advance, and the same crew handles both ends.
How long does a move from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia take?
The drive is about 300 miles and five hours on the Turnpike. Most homes load in one day and deliver the next morning; smaller homes can sometimes deliver the same day.
Do you do local moves within Pittsburgh?
Our crews are based in southeastern Pennsylvania, so we focus on moves between Pittsburgh and the eastern half of the state and Delaware. Contact us about a move within Pittsburgh and we will tell you whether we can schedule it.
Can you move a hillside home with a lot of exterior steps?
Yes. We plan crew size around the steps, the interior stairs, and where the truck can park, and take apart heavy pieces when needed. The hillside check on this page gives you a sense of what to expect.
Are you licensed to move within Pennsylvania?
Yes. Simple Relocations, LLC holds Pennsylvania PUC license A-8928842 for moves within Pennsylvania, plus USDOT 4531853 and MC 1797073 for interstate moves.
What items can you not move?
We cannot move hazardous materials, such as propane tanks, gasoline, paint thinner, and pool chemicals, or perishable food on long-distance moves. Contact us for guidance on specialty items.
What Our Customers Say
Real reviews from Simple Moving Solutions customers on Google.
Simple Moving Solutions did an outstanding job. John, Steve, and Spencer were on time, professional, and did a wonderful job. I will recommend Simple Moving Solutions to all my friends and family. I will use Simple Moving Solutions for all my future moves.
Professional, on time, and careful with my belongings. The crew was friendly, efficient, and made moving far less stressful than I expected. Highly recommend!
We had a great experience from start to finish working with Scott on the estimate and George, Mike and Sam taking great care of our move. Thank you Simple Moving Solutions for making this a Simple Move and settling our nerves on this big day for our family.
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