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

Movers from Lancaster to Gulfport

About 1,155 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,710–$7,000, delivery in 3–7 days, 260 carriers on the Lancaster side and 66 in Gulfport.

1,155 miroad distance
20 h 37 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,710–$7,0002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
To: Gulfport, Mississippi
Road distance: ≈ 1,155 miles (979 straight-line)
Drive time: 20 h 37 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 260 (171 interstate)
Movers at destination: 66 (51 interstate)

Reverse: Gulfport → Lancaster

Moving from Lancaster to Gulfport is a long-distance move of roughly 1,155 road miles, heading southwest from Pennsylvania to Mississippi.

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 $4,710 to $7,000 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 37 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 66 around Gulfport (51 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 Gulfport.

Lancaster has a population of about 58,000 and Gulfport about 72,000. Lancaster is considerably denser (8,031 people per square mile versus 1,311), 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 Gulfport

Full-service estimate for 1,155 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,880	$2,300	$2,800
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,820	$3,440	$4,200
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,710	$5,740	$7,000
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,530	$9,180	$11,200
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,350	$12,630	$15,410

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,640–$2,310

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

Portable container

$2,050–$3,020

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

Full-service mover

$4,710–$7,000

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

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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

Call (609) 265-2511 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (717) 721-2803 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (717) 735-0560 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (717) 735-0560 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (717) 735-0560 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (717) 626-6256 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (717) 471-8623 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (717) 684-6100 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 260 movers in Lancaster

Near Gulfport (destination)

John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1043597
MC: 432866
Based in: Gulfport, MS 39503 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 166 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (228) 864-2262 Route Verify on FMCSA

Laynjaye Limited Liability Company

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4105938
MC: 1567262
Based in: Biloxi, MS 39531 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (772) 284-2519 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gollott & Sons Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 87824
MC: 120472
Based in: Gulfport, MS 39507 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gulf Coast Movers INC

USDOT: 2362630
MC: 809860
Based in: Gulfport, MS 39501 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (228) 284-1736 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pro Star Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2637990
MC: 918945
Based in: Gulfport, MS 39503 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (228) 596-8060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ace Moving & Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 173885
MC: 145591
Based in: Gulfport, MS 39501 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (228) 863-5212 Route Verify on FMCSA

Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

Licensed interstate

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

Call (228) 386-7559 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gibson Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 4 J'S Truck & Transport LLC

USDOT: 1631298
MC: 601748
Based in: Gulfport, MS 39503 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (888) 544-2766 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 66 movers in Gulfport

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,880 to $2,800 for a studio, $2,820 to $4,200 for a one-bedroom, $4,710 to $7,000 for a two-bedroom, $7,530 to $11,200 for a three-bedroom and $10,350 to $15,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Gulfport from Lancaster?

About 1,155 road miles (979 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 37 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 Gulfport?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,640 to $2,310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,050 to $3,020. 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–Gulfport corridor.