Edison, NJ → Scranton, PA · Short-haul move
About 109 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,120–$3,150, delivery in 1–2 days, 665 carriers on the Edison side and 264 in Scranton.
Moving from Edison to Scranton is a short-haul move of roughly 109 road miles, heading northwest from New Jersey to 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 2 h 35 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,120 and $3,150, before packing or storage.
On the Edison side there are 665 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (476 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.
Edison has a population of about 109,077 and Scranton about 76,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,574 and 3,016 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 New Jersey, 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 | $1,320 | $1,610 | $1,970 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,320 | $1,610 | $1,970 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,120 | $2,580 | $3,150 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,390 | $4,140 | $5,050 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,660 | $5,690 | $6,940 |
$260–$370
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,120–$1,640
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,120–$3,150
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Edison, NJ → 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: Hermann Forwarding Company
Legal name: Id Logistics Freight Lines LLC
Legal name: Cadden Bros Moving & Storage INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,320 to $1,970 for a studio, $1,320 to $1,970 for a one-bedroom, $2,120 to $3,150 for a two-bedroom, $3,390 to $5,050 for a three-bedroom and $4,660 to $6,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 109 road miles (93 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 35 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 New Jersey 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 $260 to $370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,120 to $1,640. 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 Edison–Scranton corridor.