Providence, RI → Scranton, PA · Regional long-distance move
About 261 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,620–$3,900, delivery in 1–3 days, 330 carriers on the Providence side and 264 in Scranton.
Scranton sits about 261 miles west of Providence, which makes this an interstate relocation from Rhode Island to Pennsylvania that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.
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 $2,620 to $3,900 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 12 min.
On the Providence side there are 330 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (253 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.
Providence has a population of about 195,310 and Scranton about 76,000. Providence is considerably denser (10,377 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. Labor and living costs run lower in Pennsylvania than in Rhode Island, 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 | $1,280 | $1,560 | $1,900 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,570 | $1,920 | $2,340 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,620 | $3,200 | $3,900 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,190 | $5,110 | $6,240 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,770 | $7,030 | $8,580 |
$420–$590
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,250–$1,840
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,620–$3,900
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Unfi Transport LLC
Legal name: Cvs Transportation LLC
Legal name: Delivery Management Services INC
Legal name: Id Logistics Freight Lines LLC
Legal name: Cadden Bros Moving & Storage INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,280 to $1,900 for a studio, $1,570 to $2,340 for a one-bedroom, $2,620 to $3,900 for a two-bedroom, $4,190 to $6,240 for a three-bedroom and $5,770 to $8,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 261 road miles (221 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 12 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Rhode Island 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 $420 to $590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,250 to $1,840. 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 Providence–Scranton corridor.