Fairfax, VA → Scranton, PA · Regional long-distance move
About 232 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,480–$3,680, delivery in 1–2 days, 534 carriers on the Fairfax side and 264 in Scranton.
Moving from Fairfax to Scranton is a regional long-distance move of roughly 232 road miles, heading northeast from Virginia to Pennsylvania.
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 $2,480 to $3,680 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 42 min.
On the Fairfax side there are 534 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (383 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.
Fairfax has a population of about 25,000 and Scranton about 76,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,869 and 3,016 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,260 | $1,540 | $1,880 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,490 | $1,810 | $2,210 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,480 | $3,020 | $3,680 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,960 | $4,830 | $5,890 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,450 | $6,640 | $8,100 |
$390–$550
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,230–$1,800
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,480–$3,680
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Fairfax, VA → 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,260 to $1,880 for a studio, $1,490 to $2,210 for a one-bedroom, $2,480 to $3,680 for a two-bedroom, $3,960 to $5,890 for a three-bedroom and $5,450 to $8,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 232 road miles (196 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 42 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 Virginia 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 $390 to $550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,230 to $1,800. 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 Fairfax–Scranton corridor.