Danbury, CT → Scranton, PA · Short-haul move
About 134 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,190–$3,250, delivery in 1–2 days, 135 carriers on the Danbury side and 264 in Scranton.
The route from Danbury, CT to Scranton, PA covers roughly 134 miles by road, a west-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 1 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,190 and $3,250, before packing or storage.
On the Danbury side there are 135 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (97 of them authorized for interstate work), and 264 around Scranton (187 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 Scranton.
Danbury has a population of about 87,000 and Scranton about 76,000. Scranton is the denser city (3,016 people per square mile versus 2,059 in Danbury), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 | $1,310 | $1,600 | $1,950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,190 | $2,670 | $3,250 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,500 | $4,260 | $5,200 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,810 | $5,860 | $7,150 |
$290–$410
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,140–$1,680
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,190–$3,250
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Danbury, CT → Scranton, 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: Clancy Moving Systems INC
Legal name: Armagh Transport LLC
Legal name: A&d Trucking LLC
Legal name: Id Logistics Freight Lines LLC
Legal name: Cadden Bros Moving & Storage INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,300 to $1,940 for a studio, $1,310 to $1,950 for a one-bedroom, $2,190 to $3,250 for a two-bedroom, $3,500 to $5,200 for a three-bedroom and $4,810 to $7,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 134 road miles (113 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 1 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 $290 to $410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,140 to $1,680. 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 Danbury–Scranton corridor.