Irvine, CA → Lancaster, PA · Cross-country move
About 2,729 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,780–$13,060, delivery in 7–14 days, 625 carriers on the Irvine side and 260 in Lancaster.
Moving from Irvine to Lancaster is a cross-country move of roughly 2,729 road miles, heading northeast from California to Pennsylvania.
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 $8,780 to $13,060 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 47 hours (6 driving days).
On the Irvine side there are 625 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (239 of them authorized for interstate work), and 260 around Lancaster (171 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 Lancaster.
Irvine has a population of about 318,764 and Lancaster about 58,000. Lancaster is the denser city (8,031 people per square mile versus 4,690 in Irvine), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Pennsylvania than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,510 | $4,280 | $5,220 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,270 | $6,420 | $7,840 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,780 | $10,710 | $13,060 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,050 | $17,130 | $20,900 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $19,310 | $23,550 | $28,730 |
$3,850–$5,440
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,460–$5,080
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,780–$13,060
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Irvine, CA → Lancaster, PA. 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.
Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: Maeflower Logistics LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,510 to $5,220 for a studio, $5,270 to $7,840 for a one-bedroom, $8,780 to $13,060 for a two-bedroom, $14,050 to $20,900 for a three-bedroom and $19,310 to $28,730 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,729 road miles (2,313 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 California 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,850 to $5,440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,460 to $5,080. 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 Irvine–Lancaster corridor.