Bethlehem, PA → Lee's Summit, MO · Long-distance move
About 1,197 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,960–$7,380, delivery in 3–7 days, 402 carriers on the Bethlehem side and 213 in Lee's Summit.
Moving from Bethlehem to Lee's Summit is a long-distance move of roughly 1,197 road miles, heading west from Pennsylvania to Missouri.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $4,960 to $7,380 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 20 min.
On the Bethlehem side there are 402 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (297 of them authorized for interstate work), and 213 around Lee's Summit (168 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 Lee's Summit.
Bethlehem has a population of about 78,000 and Lee's Summit about 107,514. Bethlehem is considerably denser (3,964 people per square mile versus 1,582), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,980 | $2,420 | $2,950 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,970 | $3,630 | $4,430 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,960 | $6,050 | $7,380 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,930 | $9,670 | $11,800 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,910 | $13,300 | $16,230 |
$1,680–$2,370
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,090–$3,070
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,960–$7,380
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,980 to $2,950 for a studio, $2,970 to $4,430 for a one-bedroom, $4,960 to $7,380 for a two-bedroom, $7,930 to $11,800 for a three-bedroom and $10,910 to $16,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,197 road miles (1,015 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 20 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Missouri 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 $1,680 to $2,370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,090 to $3,070. 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 Bethlehem–Lee's Summit corridor.