Bethlehem, PA → Silver Spring, MD · Regional long-distance move
About 168 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,290–$3,410, delivery in 1–2 days, 402 carriers on the Bethlehem side and 813 in Silver Spring.
The route from Bethlehem, PA to Silver Spring, MD covers roughly 168 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $2,290 to $3,410 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 36 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 813 around Silver Spring (494 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 Silver Spring.
Bethlehem has a population of about 78,000 and Silver Spring about 82,000. Silver Spring is the denser city (10,277 people per square mile versus 3,964 in Bethlehem), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Maryland 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 | $1,290 | $1,580 | $1,920 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,380 | $1,680 | $2,050 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,290 | $2,800 | $3,410 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,670 | $4,480 | $5,460 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,050 | $6,150 | $7,510 |
$320–$460
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,170–$1,720
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,290–$3,410
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 $1,290 to $1,920 for a studio, $1,380 to $2,050 for a one-bedroom, $2,290 to $3,410 for a two-bedroom, $3,670 to $5,460 for a three-bedroom and $5,050 to $7,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 168 road miles (142 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 36 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 Maryland 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 $320 to $460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,170 to $1,720. 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–Silver Spring corridor.