Schenectady, NY → Scranton, PA · Regional long-distance move
About 155 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,370–$3,530, delivery in 1–2 days, 209 carriers on the Schenectady side and 264 in Scranton.
The route from Schenectady, NY to Scranton, PA covers roughly 155 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $2,370 to $3,530 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 22 min.
On the Schenectady side there are 209 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (88 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.
Schenectady has a population of about 68,000 and Scranton about 76,000. Schenectady is considerably denser (6,203 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 New York, 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 | $1,370 | $1,660 | $2,030 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,420 | $1,740 | $2,120 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,370 | $2,890 | $3,530 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,800 | $4,630 | $5,650 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,220 | $6,370 | $7,770 |
$310–$440
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,160–$1,700
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,370–$3,530
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Schenectady, NY → 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: The Golub Corporation
Legal name: 5 Starrs Trucking LLC
Legal name: Id Logistics Freight Lines LLC
Legal name: Cadden Bros Moving & Storage INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,370 to $2,030 for a studio, $1,420 to $2,120 for a one-bedroom, $2,370 to $3,530 for a two-bedroom, $3,800 to $5,650 for a three-bedroom and $5,220 to $7,770 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 155 road miles (131 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 22 min.
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 New York 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 $310 to $440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,160 to $1,700. 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 Schenectady–Scranton corridor.