Norwalk, CT → Allentown, PA · Short-haul move
About 133 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,180–$3,250, delivery in 1–2 days, 395 carriers on the Norwalk side and 424 in Allentown.
The route from Norwalk, CT to Allentown, PA covers roughly 133 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 counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,180 and $3,250, before packing or storage.
On the Norwalk side there are 395 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (163 of them authorized for interstate work), and 424 around Allentown (296 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 Allentown.
Norwalk has a population of about 92,000 and Allentown about 126,044. Allentown is the denser city (7,150 people per square mile versus 3,984 in Norwalk), 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 | $2,180 | $2,660 | $3,250 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,490 | $4,260 | $5,190 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,800 | $5,850 | $7,140 |
$290–$400
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,140–$1,670
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,180–$3,250
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Norwalk, CT → Allentown, 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: Air Express International USA INC
Legal name: Junkluggers LLC
Legal name: J B Moving Services INC
Legal name: Narod INC
Legal name: Mpas Moving Connecticut LLC
Legal name: Marine Transportation Intermodal 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, $2,180 to $3,250 for a two-bedroom, $3,490 to $5,190 for a three-bedroom and $4,800 to $7,140 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 133 road miles (113 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h.
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 $400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,140 to $1,670. 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 Norwalk–Allentown corridor.