John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLC
- USDOT
- 1043597
- MC
- 432866
- Based in
- Gulfport, MS 39503 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 166 trucks, 160 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2002
Biloxi, MS → State College, PA · Long-distance move
About 1,118 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,620–$6,870, delivery in 3–7 days, 55 carriers on the Biloxi side and 104 in State College.
The route from Biloxi, MS to State College, PA covers roughly 1,118 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $4,620 to $6,870 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 19 h 59 min.
On the Biloxi side there are 55 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (42 of them authorized for interstate work), and 104 around State College (47 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 State College.
Biloxi has a population of about 50,000 and State College about 40,000. State College is the denser city (8,847 people per square mile versus 1,152 in Biloxi), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Pennsylvania is a higher-cost state than Mississippi, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,850 | $2,250 | $2,750 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,770 | $3,380 | $4,120 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,620 | $5,630 | $6,870 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,390 | $9,020 | $11,000 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,170 | $12,400 | $15,120 |
$1,600–$2,260
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,020–$2,970
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,620–$6,870
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Biloxi, MS → State College, PA. 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.
Legal name: Gulf Coast Movers INC
Legal name: Trotting Fox LLC
Legal name: David R Kerstetter
Legal name: Philip D McNeal Jr
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,850 to $2,750 for a studio, $2,770 to $4,120 for a one-bedroom, $4,620 to $6,870 for a two-bedroom, $7,390 to $11,000 for a three-bedroom and $10,170 to $15,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,118 road miles (947 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 59 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 Mississippi 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,600 to $2,260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,020 to $2,970. 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 Biloxi–State College corridor.