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Minot, ND

Harrisburg, PA → Minot, ND · Cross-country move

Movers from Harrisburg to Minot

About 1,556 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,890–$8,770, delivery in 5–10 days, 251 carriers on the Harrisburg side and 20 in Minot.

  • 1,556 miroad distance
  • 27 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $5,890–$8,7702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,556 miles (1,319 straight-line)
Drive time
27 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
251 (179 interstate)
Movers at destination
20 (13 interstate)

Reverse: Minot → Harrisburg

The route from Harrisburg, PA to Minot, ND covers roughly 1,556 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $5,890 to $8,770 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 27 hours (4 driving days).

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 20 around Minot (13 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 Minot.

Harrisburg has a population of about 50,000 and Minot about 48,000. Harrisburg is considerably denser (6,171 people per square mile versus 1,747), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Harrisburg to Minot

Full-service estimate for 1,556 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,360 $2,870 $3,510
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,540 $4,310 $5,260
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,890 $7,190 $8,770
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,430 $11,500 $14,030
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,960 $15,810 $19,290

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,200–$3,100

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

Portable container

$2,410–$3,540

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

Full-service mover

$5,890–$8,770

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 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 Minot (destination)

North Country Construction & Rentals INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1191893
MC
478549
Based in
Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (701) 852-1384 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fast Delivery And Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bernard Boamah

USDOT
2790726
MC
930829
Based in
Minot, ND 58702 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (701) 339-0473 Verify on FMCSA

Eggen Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
859369
MC
477705
Based in
Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (701) 240-9180 Route Verify on FMCSA

Treway LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3242104
MC
1018528
Based in
Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (701) 500-5434 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eccnd LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3989757
MC
1496370
Based in
Minot, ND 58703 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (701) 509-9649 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hanson-Maves Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
75272
MC
91696
Based in
Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (701) 852-1055 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mpk Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Michael Peter Kizima

USDOT
746841
MC
165236
Based in
Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (701) 509-1272 Route Verify on FMCSA

Flash Moving Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Flash Moving Service LLC

USDOT
3131821
MC
93564
Based in
Minot, ND 58703 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (701) 289-6550 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 20 movers in Minot

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,360 to $3,510 for a studio, $3,540 to $5,260 for a one-bedroom, $5,890 to $8,770 for a two-bedroom, $9,430 to $14,030 for a three-bedroom and $12,960 to $19,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Minot from Harrisburg?

About 1,556 road miles (1,319 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 North Dakota 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 Minot?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,200 to $3,100 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,410 to $3,540. 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–Minot corridor.