Moving from Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Pittsburgh & State) to Toronto, ON

Distance: 800 km / 500 miles • Est. Transit Time: 3-5 Days (Commercial Truck) • Preferred Border Crossing: PEACE BRIDGE (FORT ERIE / BUFFALO)-0902

 

Free Estimate Online

Get Your Free Quote

Pennsylvania is a high-frequency Mid-Atlantic lane that we run on weekly schedules. The state's two major metros generate completely different client profiles. Philadelphia drives a steady share – Comcast, Vanguard, and Independence Blue Cross corporate transfers heading to Canadian operations, plus University of Pennsylvania and Drexel academics moving to Toronto institutions. Pittsburgh contributes a different mix: PNC Financial Services, UPMC physicians transitioning to Ontario healthcare networks, Carnegie Mellon and Pitt faculty heading to U of T, and Google Pittsburgh and Duolingo tech transfers. Allentown and the Lehigh Valley add Air Products and ATAS International transfers, while Harrisburg sees state government and Hershey corporate moves.

Philadelphia pickups in Center City and Old City often involve narrow colonial-era streets with no driveway access and city parking permit requirements – we coordinate permits 48-72 hours ahead. Pittsburgh's hilly geography creates pickup access challenges in neighborhoods like Mount Washington, Squirrel Hill, and the South Side Slopes, where steep streets sometimes require shuttle truck support. Cubic foot pricing locks at the Pennsylvania inventory check, access workarounds and the 3-5 day transit through New York State don't change the contract figure for delivery in Toronto.

How Much Does it Cost to Move from Philadelphia to Toronto?

Type of Move Estimated Cost
Small Move $519 to $1,139
1 Bedroom Apartment $1,139 to $2,469
2 Bedroom Apartment $2,469 to $4,279
3 Bedroom House $4,369 to $5,699
Office Relocation $1,419 to $8,549

Inventory Volume (Cubic Feet) + Distance/Route + Destination Logistics

Pricing for Pennsylvania relocations accounts for the 500-mile transit out of the Mid-Atlantic and across upstate New York into Ontario via Buffalo. Pickup logistics frequently involve city permit coordination for Philadelphia Center City and Old City colonial streets, shuttle truck support for Pittsburgh's hilly neighborhoods (Mount Washington, Squirrel Hill, South Side Slopes), and standard suburban access for Lehigh Valley and Harrisburg addresses.

Pennsylvania to Toronto movers

Truck Route from Philadelphia to Toronto

Pennsylvania-to-Ontario routing depends on which side of the state pickup originates. Eastern Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Allentown, Lehigh Valley) takes the most direct path – north on I-476 (Northeast Extension) or I-81 to merge with I-90 West (NY State Thruway) heading west to Buffalo. Canadian customs clears at the Peace Bridge in Fort Erie, and the QEW delivers into the GTA. Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania pickups follow a different corridor – drivers head north on I-79 to Erie, then transfer to I-90 West directly toward Buffalo. The Pittsburgh path is actually shorter than the Philadelphia route in straight-line miles. Harrisburg and central PA join I-81 North to merge with the eastern route, while Scranton and northeastern PA pickups feed directly into I-81 North to NY-17 West and I-90 westbound.
Book Now

Our Credentials

We pride ourselves in our reputation, teamwork and ability to overcome day-to-day challenges together.

BBB Acredited Easy Moving
Homestars Rewiews Easy Moving
Facebook Rewiews Easy Moving
N49 Rewiews Easy Moving
Moveaide Rewiews Easy Moving
Trust Pilot Rewiews Easy Moving

Verified Google Reviews from real customers

Expert Cross-Border Relocation Logistics

Operating successfully since 2001, Easy Moving is a direct, asset-based carrier specializing in reliable relocations between Canada and the USA.

Request a Free Estimate Today

Contact us

Address:

1181 Finch Ave W unit 13, Toronto, ON M3J 2G2

Telephone:

(416) 520-3575

E-mail:

admin@easy-moving.ca

Hours of work:

Mon - Fri: 8.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m.
Sat: 9.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.
Sun: 10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.