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Baton Rouge, LA → Philadelphia, PA · Long-distance move

Movers from Baton Rouge to Philadelphia

About 1,317 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,220–$7,770, delivery in 3–7 days, 196 carriers on the Baton Rouge side and 1,658 in Philadelphia.

  • 1,317 miroad distance
  • 23 h 24 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,220–$7,7702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,317 miles (1,116 straight-line)
Drive time
23 h 24 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
196 (102 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,658 (1,138 interstate)

Reverse: Philadelphia → Baton Rouge

Moving from Baton Rouge to Philadelphia is a long-distance move of roughly 1,317 road miles, heading northeast from Louisiana to Pennsylvania.

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 $5,220 to $7,770 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 23 h 24 min.

On the Baton Rouge side there are 196 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (102 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,658 around Philadelphia (1,138 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 Philadelphia.

Baton Rouge has a population of about 222,795 and Philadelphia about 1.6 million. Philadelphia is the denser city (11,933 people per square mile versus 2,636 in Baton Rouge), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Baton Rouge to Philadelphia

Full-service estimate for 1,317 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,090 $2,550 $3,110
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,130 $3,820 $4,660
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,220 $6,370 $7,770
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,350 $10,180 $12,430
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,480 $14,000 $17,090

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,800–$2,550

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

Portable container

$2,200–$3,230

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

Full-service mover

$5,220–$7,770

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

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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 Baton Rouge (origin)

Ferrara Transport Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1972988
MC
698068
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70817 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
99 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (225) 757-5268 Route Verify on FMCSA

Associated Grocers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
348258
MC
652592
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (225) 444-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Derashnie Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1209842
MC
481164
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70805 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
64 trucks, 66 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (225) 346-6760 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rosco Contracting LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3532960
MC
1176827
Based in
Port Allen, LA 70767 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (225) 228-2773 Route Verify on FMCSA

Double F Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1447929
MC
547179
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (225) 408-3558 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hwj Legacy LLC

USDOT
2147737
MC
746991
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (205) 412-6757 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jb3 Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4209169
MC
1628424
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (225) 268-9184 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Baton Rouge LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1980694
MC
701686
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 196 movers in Baton Rouge

Near Philadelphia (destination)

Elite Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Finster Courier Incorporated

USDOT
751209
MC
339982
Based in
Pennsauken, NJ 08110 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
199 trucks, 168 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (856) 663-8844 Route Verify on FMCSA

Veltri INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
398991
MC
481594
Based in
Trevose, PA 19053 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
151 trucks, 210 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (215) 946-6400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Uniquality INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2784879
MC
927952
Based in
Bensalem, PA 19020 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
135 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (267) 297-2900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dream Trans

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dream Transportation LLC

USDOT
3020074
MC
37720
Based in
Feasterville Trevose, PA 19053 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
124 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (833) 777-8778 Route Verify on FMCSA

Silkroad Tranz INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2318392
MC
936900
Based in
Warmminster, PA 18974 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
107 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (412) 522-2222 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mirage Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3815917
MC
1378977
Based in
Southampton, PA 18966 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
90 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (925) 474-4510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Relentless Strength LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4570815
MC
1818083
Based in
Bensalem, PA 19020 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
86 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (267) 965-1042 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sls Group Worldwide LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3383225
MC
1086171
Based in
Southampton, PA 18966 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (484) 966-8888 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,658 movers in Philadelphia

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Baton Rouge to Philadelphia?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,090 to $3,110 for a studio, $3,130 to $4,660 for a one-bedroom, $5,220 to $7,770 for a two-bedroom, $8,350 to $12,430 for a three-bedroom and $11,480 to $17,090 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Philadelphia from Baton Rouge?

About 1,317 road miles (1,116 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 24 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Louisiana 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 Baton Rouge to Philadelphia?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,800 to $2,550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,200 to $3,230. 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 Baton Rouge–Philadelphia corridor.