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Akron, OH → Erie, PA · Short-haul move

Movers from Akron to Erie

About 122 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,970–$2,930, delivery in 1–2 days, 349 carriers on the Akron side and 71 in Erie.

  • 122 miroad distance
  • 2 h 48 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $1,970–$2,9302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 122 miles (104 straight-line)
Drive time
2 h 48 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
349 (215 interstate)
Movers at destination
71 (48 interstate)

Reverse: Erie → Akron

The route from Akron, OH to Erie, PA covers roughly 122 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 48 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,970 and $2,930, before packing or storage.

On the Akron side there are 349 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (215 of them authorized for interstate work), and 71 around Erie (48 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Erie.

Akron has a population of about 189,691 and Erie about 93,000. Erie is the denser city (4,957 people per square mile versus 3,077 in Akron), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Akron to Erie

Full-service estimate for 122 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,200 $1,460 $1,780
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,200 $1,460 $1,780
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $1,970 $2,400 $2,930
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,150 $3,840 $4,690
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $4,330 $5,280 $6,440

Rental truck (DIY)

$280–$390

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,130–$1,660

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$1,970–$2,930

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Distance is pre-filled for Akron, OH → Erie, PA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Akron (origin)

Famous Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Famous Trucking LLC

USDOT
2279731
MC
780233
Based in
Akron, OH 44313 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
268 trucks, 196 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (330) 762-9621 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coastal Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2326130
MC
794107
Based in
Richfield, OH 44286 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (330) 659-0012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Windy Hill Hardwoods INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
979833
Based in
Canal Fulton, OH 44614 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (330) 837-9710 Route Verify on FMCSA

Andrews Moving & Storage Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
124171
MC
44737
Based in
Streetsboro, OH 44241 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (330) 656-8700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tcm Unlimited LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3679515
MC
1279163
Based in
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (321) 663-1123 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miller'S Towing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
331377
MC
463484
Based in
Akron, OH 44319 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (330) 773-7777 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sylvite Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sylvite Western Region LLC

USDOT
2829165
MC
944992
Based in
Akron, OH 44306 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (330) 786-9519 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kozova Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3506109
MC
1158953
Based in
Hudson, OH 44236 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (216) 644-5495 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 349 movers in Akron

Near Erie (destination)

Care Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4750164
Based in
Erie, PA 16504 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (814) 217-8287 Route Verify on FMCSA

Durst Trucking Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
120899
MC
109927
Based in
Erie, PA 16508 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (814) 873-8766 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eqpt Leasing LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4447192
MC
1751948
Based in
Erie, PA 16502 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (814) 840-1608 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brandy Run Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3306404
MC
1049485
Based in
Erie, PA 16509 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (814) 476-0076 Route Verify on FMCSA

B F Fields Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: B F Fields INC

USDOT
120905
MC
31881
Based in
Erie, PA 16511 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (814) 454-2481 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jb Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Joshua Barone

USDOT
3138746
MC
1122199
Based in
Erie, PA 16511 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (814) 450-0422 Route Verify on FMCSA

Big A Construction Group INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2877361
MC
965774
Based in
Erie, PA 16502 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (929) 500-0009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Adina Express Limited Liability Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3254464
MC
1024875
Based in
Erie, PA 16509 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (814) 881-9472 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 71 movers in Erie

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Akron to Erie?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,200 to $1,780 for a studio, $1,200 to $1,780 for a one-bedroom, $1,970 to $2,930 for a two-bedroom, $3,150 to $4,690 for a three-bedroom and $4,330 to $6,440 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Erie from Akron?

About 122 road miles (104 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 48 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Ohio into Pennsylvania makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Akron to Erie?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $280 to $390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,130 to $1,660. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Akron–Erie corridor.