Allentown, PA → Bridgeport, CT · Short-haul move
About 149 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,240–$3,340, delivery in 1–2 days, 424 carriers on the Allentown side and 447 in Bridgeport.
The route from Allentown, PA to Bridgeport, CT covers roughly 149 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 3 h 16 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,240 and $3,340, before packing or storage.
On the Allentown side there are 424 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (296 of them authorized for interstate work), and 447 around Bridgeport (230 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 Bridgeport.
Allentown has a population of about 126,044 and Bridgeport about 152,273. The two cities have comparable density (7,150 and 9,233 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Connecticut is a higher-cost state than Pennsylvania, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,300 | $1,590 | $1,940 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,350 | $1,640 | $2,000 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,240 | $2,740 | $3,340 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,590 | $4,380 | $5,340 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,930 | $6,020 | $7,340 |
$300–$430
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,150–$1,700
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,240–$3,340
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Allentown, PA → Bridgeport, CT. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Marine Transportation Intermodal INC
Legal name: New England Home Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: William B Meyerinc
Legal name: Mpas Moving Connecticut LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,300 to $1,940 for a studio, $1,350 to $2,000 for a one-bedroom, $2,240 to $3,340 for a two-bedroom, $3,590 to $5,340 for a three-bedroom and $4,930 to $7,340 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 149 road miles (126 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 16 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
Yes. Crossing from Pennsylvania into Connecticut 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $300 to $430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,150 to $1,700. 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.
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 Allentown–Bridgeport corridor.