Minot, ND → Bethlehem, PA · Cross-country move

Movers from Minot to Bethlehem

About 1,621 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,990–$8,920, delivery in 5–10 days, 20 carriers on the Minot side and 402 in Bethlehem.

1,621 miroad distance
28 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$5,990–$8,9202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Minot, North Dakota
To: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Road distance: ≈ 1,621 miles (1,374 straight-line)
Drive time: 28 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 20 (13 interstate)
Movers at destination: 402 (297 interstate)

Reverse: Bethlehem → Minot

Moving from Minot to Bethlehem is a cross-country move of roughly 1,621 road miles, heading east from North Dakota 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 $5,990 to $8,920 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 28 hours (4 driving days).

On the Minot side there are 20 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (13 of them authorized for interstate work), and 402 around Bethlehem (297 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 Bethlehem.

Minot has a population of about 48,000 and Bethlehem about 78,000. Bethlehem is the denser city (3,964 people per square mile versus 1,747 in Minot), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Minot to Bethlehem

Full-service estimate for 1,621 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,400	$2,920	$3,570
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,600	$4,390	$5,350
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,990	$7,310	$8,920
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,590	$11,690	$14,270
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$13,190	$16,080	$19,620

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,270–$3,200

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,470–$3,630

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,990–$8,920

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Minot (origin)

North Country Construction & Rentals INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1191893
MC: 478549
Based in: Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (701) 852-1384 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fast Delivery And Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bernard Boamah

USDOT: 2790726
MC: 930829
Based in: Minot, ND 58702 (0 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (701) 339-0473 Verify on FMCSA

Eggen Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 859369
MC: 477705
Based in: Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (701) 240-9180 Route Verify on FMCSA

Treway LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3242104
MC: 1018528
Based in: Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (701) 500-5434 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eccnd LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3989757
MC: 1496370
Based in: Minot, ND 58703 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (701) 509-9649 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hanson-Maves Company

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 75272
MC: 91696
Based in: Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (701) 852-1055 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mpk Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Michael Peter Kizima

USDOT: 746841
MC: 165236
Based in: Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (701) 509-1272 Route Verify on FMCSA

Flash Moving Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Flash Moving Service LLC

USDOT: 3131821
MC: 93564
Based in: Minot, ND 58703 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (701) 289-6550 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 20 movers in Minot

Near Bethlehem (destination)

Mti INC Pa

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Marine Transportation Intermodal INC

USDOT: 268139
MC: 147923
Based in: Allentown, PA 18104 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 125 trucks, 127 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (484) 866-4250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smr Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2273558
MC: 776491
Based in: Easton, PA 18040 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 39 trucks, 67 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (610) 438-1183 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highway Freight Systems INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1444559
MC: 545976
Based in: Easton, PA 18042 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (610) 865-1133 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leonard Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1171254
MC: 469678
Based in: Easton, PA 18042 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 25 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (732) 248-5300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fast Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3322506
MC: 1066356
Based in: Allentown, PA 18103 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (217) 217-1703 Route Verify on FMCSA

United Trans LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1953742
MC: 693960
Based in: Easton, PA 18040 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (848) 565-7508 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ghg Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2053518
MC: 719083
Based in: Allentown, PA 18106 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (484) 223-4502 Route Verify on FMCSA

Insulation Company Of America LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 256276
MC: 366606
Based in: Allentown, PA 18103 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (610) 791-4200 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 402 movers in Bethlehem

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Minot to Bethlehem?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,400 to $3,570 for a studio, $3,600 to $5,350 for a one-bedroom, $5,990 to $8,920 for a two-bedroom, $9,590 to $14,270 for a three-bedroom and $13,190 to $19,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bethlehem from Minot?

About 1,621 road miles (1,374 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from North Dakota 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Minot to Bethlehem?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,270 to $3,200 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,470 to $3,630. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Minot–Bethlehem corridor.