Miami, FL → Scranton, PA · Long-distance move
About 1,311 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,450–$8,110, delivery in 3–7 days, 2,024 carriers on the Miami side and 264 in Scranton.
Moving from Miami to Scranton is a long-distance move of roughly 1,311 road miles, heading north from Florida 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 $5,450 to $8,110 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 23 h 18 min.
On the Miami side there are 2,024 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (627 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.
Miami has a population of about 489,812 and Scranton about 76,000. Miami is considerably denser (12,284 people per square mile versus 3,016), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Pennsylvania does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,180 | $2,660 | $3,240 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,270 | $3,990 | $4,860 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,450 | $6,640 | $8,110 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,720 | $10,630 | $12,970 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,990 | $14,620 | $17,830 |
$1,800–$2,540
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,190–$3,220
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,450–$8,110
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Miami, FL → 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: A J T Trucking INC
Legal name: Mak Logistics LLC
Legal name: Dade Paper & Bag LLC
Legal name: North American Transport Services LLC
Legal name: Id Logistics Freight Lines LLC
Legal name: Cadden Bros Moving & Storage INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,180 to $3,240 for a studio, $3,270 to $4,860 for a one-bedroom, $5,450 to $8,110 for a two-bedroom, $8,720 to $12,970 for a three-bedroom and $11,990 to $17,830 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,311 road miles (1,111 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 18 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Florida 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 $1,800 to $2,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,190 to $3,220. 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 Miami–Scranton corridor.