Moving from Nashville, TN to Philadelphia, PA
Your Complete Guide
780
Miles
12 hrs
Drive Time
I-76 West / I-81 South
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season
Cost of Living Comparison
Category
Nashville, TN
Philadelphia, PA
Cost of Living Index
105
102
Median Home Price
$420,000
$250,000
Median 1BR Rent
$1,500/mo
$1,400/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$145
$155
Grocery Index
96
104
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 780-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between Nashville, TN and Philadelphia, PA.
Knoxville, TN
Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains and home to the University of Tennessee. A lively college town with a revitalized downtown.
Gateway to Great Smoky Mountains, UT Volunteers, and Market Square
Harrisburg, PA
Pennsylvania's capital on the Susquehanna River with a beautiful riverfront park. A strategic crossroads city with Civil War heritage.
State Capitol, City Island, and proximity to Hershey and Gettysburg
State Transition Guide: Tennessee → Pennsylvania
Moving from Tennessee to Pennsylvania? Here's what you need to know about updating your documents.
Driver's License
Update within 60 days of establishing residency in Pennsylvania
Vehicle Registration
Register vehicle within 20 days in Pennsylvania
Vehicle inspection: Required annually
Things to Know About Pennsylvania
- Annual vehicle safety and emissions inspections required
- State-controlled liquor stores (Fine Wine & Good Spirits)
- Philadelphia wage tax applies to all who work in the city
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive is approximately 780 miles via I-76 West / I-81 South, taking about 12 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 2 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.