Allentown, PA → New Orleans, LA · Long-distance move
About 1,286 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,150–$7,660, delivery in 3–7 days, 424 carriers on the Allentown side and 227 in New Orleans.
Moving from Allentown to New Orleans is a long-distance move of roughly 1,286 road miles, heading southwest from Pennsylvania to Louisiana.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,150 to $7,660 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 22 h 52 min.
On the Allentown side there are 424 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (296 of them authorized for interstate work), and 227 around New Orleans (125 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 New Orleans.
Allentown has a population of about 126,044 and New Orleans about 362,154. Allentown is considerably denser (7,150 people per square mile versus 2,265), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,060 | $2,510 | $3,060 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,090 | $3,770 | $4,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,150 | $6,280 | $7,660 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,230 | $10,040 | $12,250 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,320 | $13,810 | $16,840 |
$1,770–$2,500
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,170–$3,190
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,150–$7,660
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Allentown, PA → New Orleans, LA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,060 to $3,060 for a studio, $3,090 to $4,590 for a one-bedroom, $5,150 to $7,660 for a two-bedroom, $8,230 to $12,250 for a three-bedroom and $11,320 to $16,840 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,286 road miles (1,090 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 52 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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.
Yes. Crossing from Pennsylvania into Louisiana 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,770 to $2,500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,170 to $3,190. 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.
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 Allentown–New Orleans corridor.