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Harrisonburg, VA → Erie, PA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Harrisonburg to Erie

About 309 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,760–$4,110, delivery in 1–3 days, 71 carriers on the Harrisonburg side and 71 in Erie.

  • 309 miroad distance
  • 6 h 2 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,760–$4,1102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 309 miles (262 straight-line)
Drive time
6 h 2 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
71 (53 interstate)
Movers at destination
71 (48 interstate)

Reverse: Erie → Harrisonburg

The route from Harrisonburg, VA to Erie, PA covers roughly 309 miles by road, a north-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 $2,760 to $4,110 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 h 2 min.

On the Harrisonburg side there are 71 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (53 of them authorized for interstate work), and 71 around Erie (48 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 Erie.

Harrisonburg has a population of about 52,000 and Erie about 93,000. Erie is the denser city (4,957 people per square mile versus 2,989 in Harrisonburg), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Harrisonburg to Erie

Full-service estimate for 309 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,260 $1,540 $1,880
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,660 $2,020 $2,460
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,760 $3,370 $4,110
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,420 $5,390 $6,570
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,070 $7,410 $9,040

Rental truck (DIY)

$470–$660

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

Portable container

$1,300–$1,910

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

Full-service mover

$2,760–$4,110

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Harrisonburg, VA → Erie, PA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Harrisonburg (origin)

Crosby Trucking Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
32052
MC
142823
Based in
Mt Sidney, VA 24467 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
96 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (540) 234-9268 Route Verify on FMCSA

I D M Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
465237
MC
220297
Based in
Weyers Cave, VA 24486 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
57 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (540) 234-9185 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prestige Auto Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Prestige Auto LLC

USDOT
1306068
MC
506578
Based in
Mount Crawford, VA 22841 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
28 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (540) 442-1993 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunset Xpress LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1412509
MC
534955
Based in
Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (866) 429-1415 Route Verify on FMCSA

Infinit Freight LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1762150
MC
644105
Based in
Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (540) 746-7434 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bg Flash Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2571950
MC
903775
Based in
Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (540) 560-4144 Route Verify on FMCSA

Croy Building And Excavating INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1956900
MC
1784413
Based in
Elkton, VA 22827 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (540) 298-5086 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jl Freight LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3532178
MC
1176260
Based in
Rockingham, VA 22801 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (469) 818-2158 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 71 movers in Harrisonburg

Near Erie (destination)

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

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Harrisonburg to Erie?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,260 to $1,880 for a studio, $1,660 to $2,460 for a one-bedroom, $2,760 to $4,110 for a two-bedroom, $4,420 to $6,570 for a three-bedroom and $6,070 to $9,040 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Erie from Harrisonburg?

About 309 road miles (262 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 2 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Virginia into Pennsylvania 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 Harrisonburg to Erie?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $470 to $660 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,300 to $1,910. 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 Harrisonburg–Erie corridor.