Harrisburg, PA → Longview, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Harrisburg to Longview

About 1,329 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,380–$8,010, delivery in 3–7 days, 251 carriers on the Harrisburg side and 89 in Longview.

1,329 miroad distance
23 h 37 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,380–$8,0102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
To: Longview, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 1,329 miles (1,127 straight-line)
Drive time: 23 h 37 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 251 (179 interstate)
Movers at destination: 89 (47 interstate)

Reverse: Longview → Harrisburg

Longview sits about 1,329 miles southwest of Harrisburg, which makes this an interstate relocation from Pennsylvania to Texas that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $5,380 to $8,010 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 37 min.

On the Harrisburg side there are 251 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (179 of them authorized for interstate work), and 89 around Longview (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 Longview.

Harrisburg has a population of about 50,000 and Longview about 82,000. Harrisburg is considerably denser (6,171 people per square mile versus 1,462), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Harrisburg to Longview

Full-service estimate for 1,329 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,150	$2,630	$3,200
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,230	$3,940	$4,810
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,380	$6,570	$8,010
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,620	$10,510	$12,820
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,850	$14,450	$17,620

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,820–$2,560

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

Portable container

$2,210–$3,240

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

Full-service mover

$5,380–$8,010

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Harrisburg (origin)

Napa Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 446997
MC: 242988
Based in: Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 405 trucks, 365 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (717) 920-9840 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sysco Central Pennsylvania

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 338861
MC: 1099728
Based in: Harrisburg, PA 17109 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 73 trucks, 108 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (717) 561-4000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wright Xpress LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3153461
MC: 106240
Based in: New Cumberland, PA 17070 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 46 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (717) 932-7874 Route Verify on FMCSA

Edo'S Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1327266
MC: 512911
Based in: Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (717) 761-1349 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hr Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1859053
MC: 672664
Based in: Harrisburg, PA 17111 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 36 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (717) 564-1835 Route Verify on FMCSA

Buk Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bukhara USA Company

USDOT: 4125068
MC: 1578434
Based in: Harrisburg, PA 17103 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (878) 978-3268 Route Verify on FMCSA

Geo W Weaver & Son INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 10676
MC: 1635833
Based in: New Cumberland, PA 17070 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (717) 774-7835 Route Verify on FMCSA

H&s Towing Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 836405
MC: 123813
Based in: Harrisburg, PA 17111 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 25 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (717) 657-9941 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 251 movers in Harrisburg

Near Longview (destination)

Miva Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Blackwater Energy Services LLC

USDOT: 3392747
MC: 1090679
Based in: Gilmer, TX 75645 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (806) 781-0054 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gray Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2802940
MC: 20067
Based in: Hallsville, TX 75650 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (601) 381-5534 Route Verify on FMCSA

Get Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2376411
MC: 999684
Based in: Longview, TX 75605 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (903) 238-2427 Route Verify on FMCSA

V-T4p Ihaul

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4551516
MC: 1813164
Based in: Longview, TX 75604 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (903) 220-1476 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smith Empire LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2452099
MC: 968589
Based in: Longview, TX 75605 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (903) 452-8005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ramos Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jose A Rojas Ramos

USDOT: 3141232
MC: 99270
Based in: Kilgore, TX 75662 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (903) 808-0967 Route Verify on FMCSA

Higgs Moving Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Willie Higgs

USDOT: 2270671
MC: 1579829
Based in: Longview, TX 75601 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (903) 422-5203 Route Verify on FMCSA

A'S Hotshot Service LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3478473
MC: 1140780
Based in: Longview, TX 75604 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (903) 570-1719 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 89 movers in Longview

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Harrisburg to Longview?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,150 to $3,200 for a studio, $3,230 to $4,810 for a one-bedroom, $5,380 to $8,010 for a two-bedroom, $8,620 to $12,820 for a three-bedroom and $11,850 to $17,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Longview from Harrisburg?

About 1,329 road miles (1,127 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 37 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 Texas 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 Harrisburg to Longview?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,820 to $2,560 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,210 to $3,240. 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 Harrisburg–Longview corridor.