Bridgeport, CT → Lancaster, PA · Regional long-distance move
About 214 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,490–$3,710, delivery in 1–2 days, 447 carriers on the Bridgeport side and 260 in Lancaster.
The route from Bridgeport, CT to Lancaster, PA covers roughly 214 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 $2,490 to $3,710 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 4 h 23 min.
On the Bridgeport side there are 447 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (230 of them authorized for interstate work), and 260 around Lancaster (171 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 Lancaster.
Bridgeport has a population of about 152,273 and Lancaster about 58,000. The two cities have comparable density (9,233 and 8,031 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Pennsylvania than in Connecticut, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,300 | $1,590 | $1,940 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,490 | $1,820 | $2,220 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,490 | $3,040 | $3,710 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,990 | $4,860 | $5,930 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,480 | $6,680 | $8,160 |
$370–$520
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,210–$1,780
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,490–$3,710
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Bridgeport, CT → Lancaster, PA. 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: 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, $1,490 to $2,220 for a one-bedroom, $2,490 to $3,710 for a two-bedroom, $3,990 to $5,930 for a three-bedroom and $5,480 to $8,160 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 214 road miles (181 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 23 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 Connecticut into Pennsylvania 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 $370 to $520 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,210 to $1,780. 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 Bridgeport–Lancaster corridor.