Bethlehem, PA → Scranton, PA · Short-haul move
About 66 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,330–$1,970, delivery in 1–2 days, 402 carriers on the Bethlehem side and 264 in Scranton.
Moving from Bethlehem to Scranton is a short-haul move of roughly 66 road miles, heading north within Pennsylvania.
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 1 h 50 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,330 and $1,970, before packing or storage.
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 264 around Scranton (187 interstate). For an in-state 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 Scranton.
Bethlehem has a population of about 78,000 and Scranton about 76,000. Bethlehem is considerably denser (3,964 people per square mile versus 3,016), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $740 | $900 | $1,100 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $850 | $1,030 | $1,260 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,330 | $1,620 | $1,970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,010 | $2,450 | $2,990 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,950 | $3,590 | $4,380 |
$220–$310
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,080–$1,590
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,330–$1,970
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.
Legal name: Marine Transportation Intermodal INC
Legal name: Id Logistics Freight Lines LLC
Legal name: Cadden Bros Moving & Storage INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $740 to $1,100 for a studio, $850 to $1,260 for a one-bedroom, $1,330 to $1,970 for a two-bedroom, $2,010 to $2,990 for a three-bedroom and $2,950 to $4,380 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 66 road miles (56 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 50 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Bethlehem and Scranton are in Pennsylvania, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $220 to $310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,080 to $1,590. 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–Scranton corridor.