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Morgantown, WV

Harrisburg, PA → Morgantown, WV · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Harrisburg to Morgantown

About 198 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,180–$3,240, delivery in 1–2 days, 251 carriers on the Harrisburg side and 67 in Morgantown.

  • 198 miroad distance
  • 4 h 7 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,180–$3,2402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 198 miles (168 straight-line)
Drive time
4 h 7 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
251 (179 interstate)
Movers at destination
67 (49 interstate)

Reverse: Morgantown → Harrisburg

The route from Harrisburg, PA to Morgantown, WV covers roughly 198 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 $2,180 to $3,240 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 4 h 7 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 67 around Morgantown (49 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 Morgantown.

Harrisburg has a population of about 50,000 and Morgantown about 30,000. Harrisburg is considerably denser (6,171 people per square mile versus 2,981), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in West Virginia than in Pennsylvania, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Harrisburg to Morgantown

Full-service estimate for 198 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,170 $1,430 $1,740
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,310 $1,590 $1,940
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,180 $2,660 $3,240
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,490 $4,250 $5,190
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $4,790 $5,840 $7,130

Rental truck (DIY)

$350–$500

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

Portable container

$1,200–$1,760

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

Full-service mover

$2,180–$3,240

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 Morgantown (destination)

Mts Truck Repair

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mts Enterprise Of Smithfield Pa INC

USDOT
2369971
MC
1168953
Based in
Smithfield, PA 15478 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (724) 569-1072 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dalton INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
676273
MC
315572
Based in
Morgantown, WV 26508 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (304) 291-0354 Route Verify on FMCSA

Myers Excavation & Contracting

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Myers Contracting And Custom Country Creations

USDOT
2587599
MC
907096
Based in
Morgantown, WV 26508 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (304) 376-0149 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jack'S Auto INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
440131
MC
614291
Based in
Mount Morris, PA 15349 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (724) 324-2707 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xclusive Movers LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4252111
MC
1648375
Based in
Fairmont, WV 26554 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (304) 276-7389 Route Verify on FMCSA

Abate Moving Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Abates Moving Services LLC

USDOT
3679007
MC
1278788
Based in
Morgantown, WV 26508 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (304) 904-7553 Route Verify on FMCSA

R & J Jones Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1858156
MC
668146
Based in
Smithfield, PA 15478 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (724) 323-4638 Route Verify on FMCSA

Al Do Right Shipping LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3768184
MC
1344172
Based in
Morgantown, WV 26505 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (681) 209-0629 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 67 movers in Morgantown

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,170 to $1,740 for a studio, $1,310 to $1,940 for a one-bedroom, $2,180 to $3,240 for a two-bedroom, $3,490 to $5,190 for a three-bedroom and $4,790 to $7,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Morgantown from Harrisburg?

About 198 road miles (168 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 7 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Pennsylvania into West Virginia 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 Morgantown?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $350 to $500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,200 to $1,760. 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–Morgantown corridor.