Care Transportation LLC
- USDOT
- 4750164
- Based in
- Erie, PA 16504 (1 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 23 trucks, 10 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2026
Erie, PA → Detroit, MI · Regional long-distance move
About 184 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,210–$3,290, delivery in 1–2 days, 71 carriers on the Erie side and 1,435 in Detroit.
The route from Erie, PA to Detroit, MI covers roughly 184 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,210 to $3,290 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 52 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 1,435 around Detroit (656 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 Detroit.
Erie has a population of about 93,000 and Detroit about 649,095. The two cities have comparable density (4,957 and 4,608 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,800 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,330 | $1,620 | $1,970 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,210 | $2,690 | $3,290 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,530 | $4,310 | $5,260 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,860 | $5,930 | $7,230 |
$340–$480
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,180–$1,740
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,210–$3,290
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Erie, PA → Detroit, MI. 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 $1,210 to $1,800 for a studio, $1,330 to $1,970 for a one-bedroom, $2,210 to $3,290 for a two-bedroom, $3,530 to $5,260 for a three-bedroom and $4,860 to $7,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 184 road miles (156 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 52 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Pennsylvania into Michigan 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 $340 to $480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,180 to $1,740. 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 Erie–Detroit corridor.