Rochester, MN → Scranton, PA · Long-distance move
About 1,028 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,760–$7,090, delivery in 3–7 days, 116 carriers on the Rochester side and 264 in Scranton.
Scranton sits about 1,028 miles east of Rochester, which makes this an interstate relocation from Minnesota to Pennsylvania that most movers classify as a 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 $4,760 to $7,090 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 18 h 25 min.
On the Rochester side there are 116 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (72 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.
Rochester has a population of about 124,292 and Scranton about 76,000. Scranton is the denser city (3,016 people per square mile versus 2,187 in Rochester), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,910 | $2,320 | $2,830 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,860 | $3,480 | $4,250 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,760 | $5,810 | $7,090 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,620 | $9,290 | $11,340 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,480 | $12,780 | $15,590 |
$1,510–$2,130
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,940–$2,850
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,760–$7,090
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Rochester, MN → 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: Bennett Moving LLC
Legal name: Mesenburg Enterprises INC
Legal name: Channel One INC
Legal name: Id Logistics Freight Lines LLC
Legal name: Cadden Bros Moving & Storage INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,910 to $2,830 for a studio, $2,860 to $4,250 for a one-bedroom, $4,760 to $7,090 for a two-bedroom, $7,620 to $11,340 for a three-bedroom and $10,480 to $15,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,028 road miles (871 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 25 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 Minnesota 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 $1,510 to $2,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,940 to $2,850. 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 Rochester–Scranton corridor.