Two interstates carry the Cincinnati-to-Pittsburgh run east across Ohio, and DSL Moving runs both legs with the same crew, no relay truck waiting once I-71 gives way to I-76 near Akron.
The Route
I-71 heads northeast out of Cincinnati toward Columbus and Akron, where the run picks up I-76 east through the Pennsylvania Turnpike corridor into Pittsburgh. It’s a full day on the road once loading time is added in, and crew chief Brody Kalscheur builds a rest stop near Akron into the schedule.
- Distance: 290 miles
- Corridor: I-71 to I-76 east via Akron
- Drive time: about 4 hours 45 minutes
Signed in Cincinnati, Honored in Pittsburgh
“Hills and tunnels on the Pennsylvania side don’t get factored in twice. We account for them once, at the walkthrough, and that’s the end of it.” Daniel Scott Lang, owner
Home size, stairs, and access set the figure before the truck leaves Cincinnati. US DOT/MC authority and $1M cargo coverage travel across the state line with it.
What to Expect
- Walkthrough locks the binding Pittsburgh figure.
- Load at your Cincinnati curb.
- I-71/I-76 run via Akron.
- Unload, reassembly, signed delivery sheet.
Different destination out east? See our Cincinnati to Charlotte route, or keep it in Ohio with the Cincinnati to Columbus run. The fine print is on the long-distance rules page; ask for a figure via contact or the homepage.
Cincinnati → Pittsburgh: Estimated Cost
| Home Size | Estimated Flat Rate | Typical Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1BR | $1,575 | 2 days |
| 2BR | $2,625 | 2-3 days |
| 3BR+ | $3,750 | 2-3 days |
Treat these as rough budget numbers. The binding written price comes after a walkthrough of your home and the access at both ends.
Moving Cincinnati to Pittsburgh?
One Cincinnati-based crew handles both ends of the haul, riding the whole route under a single locked price
Brody’s crew loads the truck in Cincinnati, rides along the entire way, and unloads it themselves at the other end. Your things never change trucks and never pass through a broker or a load board. Whatever number DSL Moving signs off on before pickup is the number on the invoice at delivery.
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