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

Movers from Erie to Baton Rouge

About 1,196 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,930–$7,340, delivery in 3–7 days, 71 carriers on the Erie side and 196 in Baton Rouge.

  • 1,196 miroad distance
  • 21 h 19 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,930–$7,3402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,196 miles (1,013 straight-line)
Drive time
21 h 19 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
71 (48 interstate)
Movers at destination
196 (102 interstate)

Reverse: Baton Rouge → Erie

The route from Erie, PA to Baton Rouge, LA covers roughly 1,196 miles by road, a southwest-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 $4,930 to $7,340 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 21 h 19 min.

On the Erie side there are 71 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (48 of them authorized for interstate work), and 196 around Baton Rouge (102 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 Baton Rouge.

Erie has a population of about 93,000 and Baton Rouge about 222,795. Erie is considerably denser (4,957 people per square mile versus 2,636), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Erie to Baton Rouge

Full-service estimate for 1,196 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,970 $2,400 $2,930
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,960 $3,610 $4,400
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,930 $6,010 $7,340
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,890 $9,620 $11,740
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,850 $13,230 $16,140

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,680–$2,370

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

Portable container

$2,090–$3,070

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

Full-service mover

$4,930–$7,340

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 Erie (origin)

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

Near Baton Rouge (destination)

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,970 to $2,930 for a studio, $2,960 to $4,400 for a one-bedroom, $4,930 to $7,340 for a two-bedroom, $7,890 to $11,740 for a three-bedroom and $10,850 to $16,140 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Baton Rouge from Erie?

About 1,196 road miles (1,013 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 19 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 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.

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

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,680 to $2,370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,090 to $3,070. 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 Erie–Baton Rouge corridor.