Biloxi, MS

Lancaster, PA → Biloxi, MS · Long-distance move

Movers from Lancaster to Biloxi

About 1,148 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,690–$6,980, delivery in 3–7 days, 260 carriers on the Lancaster side and 55 in Biloxi.

  • 1,148 miroad distance
  • 20 h 30 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,690–$6,9802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,148 miles (973 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 30 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
260 (171 interstate)
Movers at destination
55 (42 interstate)

Reverse: Biloxi → Lancaster

Biloxi sits about 1,148 miles southwest of Lancaster, which makes this an interstate relocation from Pennsylvania to Mississippi 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 $4,690 to $6,980 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 20 h 30 min.

On the Lancaster side there are 260 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (171 of them authorized for interstate work), and 55 around Biloxi (42 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 Biloxi.

Lancaster has a population of about 58,000 and Biloxi about 50,000. Lancaster is considerably denser (8,031 people per square mile versus 1,152), 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 Mississippi 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 Lancaster to Biloxi

Full-service estimate for 1,148 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,880 $2,290 $2,790
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,810 $3,430 $4,190
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,690 $5,720 $6,980
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,500 $9,150 $11,170
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,320 $12,580 $15,350

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,630–$2,300

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

Portable container

$2,040–$3,010

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

Full-service mover

$4,690–$6,980

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 Lancaster (origin)

Miller Dedicated Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2562869
MC
894481
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
200 trucks, 200 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Sunrise Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
276388
MC
290856
Based in
Ephrata, PA 17522 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
128 trucks, 152 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

Falcon Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
168358
MC
145282
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
120 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Pioneer Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
514795
MC
197249
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
115 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Quaker Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
619559
MC
287214
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
66 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Snavely'S Mill INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
377174
MC
302885
Based in
Lititz, PA 17543 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Clark Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2040512
MC
720073
Based in
Quarryville, PA 17566 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Shawnee Trucking Pa INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1342517
MC
515012
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

All 260 movers in Lancaster

Near Biloxi (destination)

John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1043597
MC
432866
Based in
Gulfport, MS 39503 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
166 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Laynjaye Limited Liability Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4105938
MC
1567262
Based in
Biloxi, MS 39531 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Gollott & Sons Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
87824
MC
120472
Based in
Gulfport, MS 39507 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2362630
MC
809860
Based in
Gulfport, MS 39501 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Pro Star Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2637990
MC
918945
Based in
Gulfport, MS 39503 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Ace Moving & Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
173885
MC
145591
Based in
Gulfport, MS 39501 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1446255
MC
1268134
Based in
Biloxi, MS 39530 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

F & S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
87821
MC
120905
Based in
Ocean Springs, MS 39564 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 55 movers in Biloxi

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lancaster to Biloxi?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,880 to $2,790 for a studio, $2,810 to $4,190 for a one-bedroom, $4,690 to $6,980 for a two-bedroom, $7,500 to $11,170 for a three-bedroom and $10,320 to $15,350 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Biloxi from Lancaster?

About 1,148 road miles (973 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 30 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 Mississippi 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 Lancaster to Biloxi?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,630 to $2,300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,040 to $3,010. 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 Lancaster–Biloxi corridor.