--- title: Moving from Pittsburgh to Reno | O'Brien's url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/pittsburgh-to-reno/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- Photo: Mark Kobayashi-Hillary, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Long-distance moving as a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/) - [Long-distance routes to and from Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/) - Moving from Pittsburgh to Reno # Moving from Pittsburgh to Reno Pittsburgh to Reno is about 2,363 miles by road, roughly 41 hours of free-flow driving, with I-80 carrying 2,283 of those miles. You book the move with O'Brien's in Sparks, and we coordinate it from your Pittsburgh home through the Bekins network. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) Pittsburgh, PA Reno-Sparks 2,363 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 40 h 49 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 5 - Main roads I-80, I-76, I-280 **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)** | Measure | Pittsburgh, PA | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $75,762 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $1,053 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $215,000 | $502,300 | | January average high | 37 F | 48 F | | July average high | 83 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | not published | 20.9 in | - Moved from Pennsylvania to Nevada (2024) about 2,382 - Moved from Nevada to Pennsylvania (2024) about 619 - Moved into Washoe County from Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, per year about 10 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 22 Data (read 2026-10-19): [OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks](https://project-osrm.org/); [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets/acs-5year.html); [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals); [U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows (ACS 1-year 2024)](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/state-to-state-migration-flows.html); [U.S. Census Bureau, ACS county-to-county migration flows 2016-2020](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/county-to-county-migration-flows.html). Reno is 2,363 road miles from Pittsburgh. The metro area has about 2.4 million residents, and the Census counts about 10 people a year moving to Washoe County from Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania (2016 to 2020 estimates), but the margin of error is as large as the estimate, so the safest reading is that households travel in both directions. ## The drive: 2,363 miles from Sparks to Pittsburgh From the warehouse at 2277 Glendale Ave in Sparks, Pittsburgh is 2,363 miles away by road, or 40 h 48 min at free-flow speed. Plan on five driving days at 500 miles a day. The straight-line figure is 2,090 miles, which means the road adds about 273. None of this sets the delivery date, since the delivery window comes from your written estimate. The routing tool breaks the trip into its main roads: I-80 for 2,283 miles, I-76 for 28 miles, I-280 for 14 miles and US 6 for 13 miles. I-80 is the backbone, at about 97 percent of the distance. Pittsburgh is the closest Pennsylvania origin to the I-80 corridor. The route uses I-76 for 28 miles and then I-80 for 2,283, with I-280 and US 6 adding connector miles, for a total of 2,363. Allegheny and Westmoreland counties supply the Census flow, and a move from either county uses the same road. Pittsburgh's hills and bridges matter more at the start than any single feature of the highway, since many homes sit on steep streets with limited truck access. ## Reading the road numbers A driver covering 500 miles a day would finish four full days and then a short final stretch of about 363 miles. The free-flow time implies an average pace near 58 miles per hour. Expect to set your watch back three hours on the way, since Reno runs on Pacific Time. If you follow the truck in your own vehicle, the long I-80 stretch is where fuel, food and rest stops are easiest to find. ## Terrain and weather on the way Pittsburgh is at 969 feet and Reno at about 4,930. The routing tool lists no named pass on the route, but western Pennsylvania's hills bring snow squalls in January and February. Wyoming's I-80 is the other place to check the forecast. Pennsylvania's 511 site covers the first leg. Before loading day, check the state road-conditions site listed below for the start of the route and the Nevada road map (NDOT) for the finish. ## Timing the trip and planning your own drive Timing a move from Pittsburgh comes down to two seasons: the winter weeks, when a storm anywhere along the 2,363 miles can stretch the schedule, and the summer weeks, when demand is highest. A winter move still works, and your estimator builds weather time into the plan. Because I-80 carries about 97 percent of the distance, a closure or crash on that one road affects the whole trip, and planners leave slack in the schedule for it. Driving behind the truck yourself? Count on five days, fill the tank before the longest empty stretches, and book lodging in advance during summer. ## What changes when you arrive in Reno The Census median rent in Pittsburgh is $1,261 a month and the median home value is $205,800; in Reno city they are $1,556 and $548,300. The Census median household income in Reno city is $80,760, against $65,742 in Pittsburgh. The table above puts both ends side by side. Weather differs too. In Pittsburgh the January low is 22.3 degrees and the July high is 83.0, with 41 inches of precipitation a year; in Reno they are 26.1 and 93.9, with 7.3 inches of precipitation and about 21 inches of snow. Median household income is $65,742 in Pittsburgh and $80,760 in Reno city. Pittsburgh averages about 41 inches of precipitation a year, and its January low is near 22.3 degrees compared with 26.1 in Reno. ## How the move works with O'Brien's You book with O'Brien's, a Bekins Van Lines agent since 1955, and we coordinate the Pittsburgh move through the Bekins network. When the shipment reaches Northern Nevada we deliver and unpack it, and we store it in Sparks if your home is not ready. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. Long-distance moves are priced by weight, and your estimate is itemized and in writing. You can start with a phone ballpark at 775-359-6683, an online request or a free in-home estimate, and you get an itemized inventory and condition report before packing. The in-home estimate comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep. A gap between homes is common, and the Sparks warehouse (30,000 square feet) can hold the shipment until you are ready, with vault storage from $40 per month. For the order of events, read [how an interstate move works with a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/). ## Getting settled in Reno After you arrive, the Nevada DMV expects new residents to register a vehicle and apply for a Nevada license within 30 days. The [moving to Reno guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) covers utilities, schools and county services, and the [Pennsylvania page](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-pennsylvania/) covers what changes from your state. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [511PA Pennsylvania road conditions](https://www.511pa.com/) - [Wyoming Department of Transportation travel information](https://wyoroad.info/) - [U.S. Census Bureau, ACS county-to-county migration flows 2016-2020](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/county-to-county-migration-flows.html) - [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals) ### Licensed movers U.S. DOT No. 30611 MC-109375 Nevada CPCN 1070 Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's) Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955 [Check our USDOT record](https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/query.asp?searchtype=ANY&query_type=queryCarrierSnapshot&query_param=USDOT&query_string=30611) · [Ready to Move? (FMCSA)](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) [Licenses and authority](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Moving to Reno from Pennsylvania](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-pennsylvania/) - [Moving from Reno to Pittsburgh](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-pittsburgh/) - [Moving between Reno and The East, South and Midwest](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/east-and-midwest/) - [Free in-home moving estimate (plus 10 free heavy-duty boxes)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/) Bekins Van Lines network ## How a long-distance move works with a Bekins agent O'Brien's Moving & Storage has been an agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955. On an interstate move the Bekins network carries your shipment under the van line's interstate system; O'Brien's books the move in either direction. Leaving Northern Nevada, we give the free in-home estimate, pack, store in our Sparks warehouse if you need it, and load. Moving here from another state, you book with us and we coordinate the move from your origin through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. [What being a Bekins agent means](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/bekins-agent/). Your rights on an interstate move ## Federal booklets every interstate mover must give you - [Ready to Move? Tips for a Successful Interstate Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/2023-10/FMCSA_R%26R_Handbook_Web_v1.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move): check any mover's USDOT number. Ours is U.S. DOT No. 30611. 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Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### How many miles is Pittsburgh to Reno? About 2,363 miles by road from our Sparks warehouse, mostly on I-80. A straight line is about 2,090 miles. ### How long does the drive from Pittsburgh to Reno take? Free-flow driving is about 40 h 48 min, or five days at 500 miles a day. That is road time only. Your delivery date comes from your written estimate and the delivery window it sets. ### Does a hilly street in Pittsburgh matter? It can. Steep driveways and narrow streets affect how a truck parks and how long loading takes, so mention them at the estimate. ### Do I book with O'Brien's or with the van line? You book with O'Brien's in Sparks. We coordinate your move from Pittsburgh through the Bekins network and handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) E Edward G. September 14, 2025 James and the crew were terrific. N Nicole B. June 25, 2025 The crew worked extremely hard and treated our belongings with care. Customer service was outstanding leading up to, during, and after move. Thank you! C Charles C. May 31, 2025 Great company, I'd highly recommend for any move!!! ### Owner's reply Charles, It was a pleasure working with you on your moves. We hope your trip is amazing and if you ever come back our way, we will be happy to help. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to complete this review on our behalf. ## Get a long-distance estimate Tell us where you are going. The estimate for a long-distance move starts with a survey of your Reno-area home. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070