Scranton, PA → Marquette, MI · Long-distance move

Movers from Scranton to Marquette

About 805 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,080–$6,070, delivery in 2–5 days, 264 carriers on the Scranton side and 14 in Marquette.

805 miroad distance
14 h 35 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,080–$6,0702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Scranton, Pennsylvania
To: Marquette, Michigan
Road distance: ≈ 805 miles (682 straight-line)
Drive time: 14 h 35 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 264 (187 interstate)
Movers at destination: 14 (6 interstate)

Reverse: Marquette → Scranton

Moving from Scranton to Marquette is a long-distance move of roughly 805 road miles, heading northwest from Pennsylvania to Michigan.

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 $4,080 to $6,070 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 14 h 35 min.

On the Scranton side there are 264 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (187 of them authorized for interstate work), and 14 around Marquette (6 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 Marquette.

Scranton has a population of about 76,000 and Marquette about 21,000. Scranton is considerably denser (3,016 people per square mile versus 1,820), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Scranton to Marquette

Full-service estimate for 805 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,630	$1,990	$2,430
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,450	$2,980	$3,640
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,080	$4,970	$6,070
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,520	$7,960	$9,710
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,970	$10,940	$13,340

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,130–$1,590

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

Portable container

$1,740–$2,560

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

Full-service mover

$4,080–$6,070

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Scranton (origin)

Bolus Freight Systems INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 38073
MC: 63838
Based in: Scranton, PA 18504 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 125 trucks, 109 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (570) 342-1903 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nonr

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Id Logistics Freight Lines LLC

USDOT: 38161
MC: 99567
Based in: Scranton, PA 18504 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 75 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (570) 344-9801 Route Verify on FMCSA

Naro Enterprises INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 38205
MC: 138836
Based in: Covington Township, PA 18444 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 57 trucks, 57 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (570) 842-9273 Route Verify on FMCSA

Burke Truckmen LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 240625
MC: 163376
Based in: Throop, PA 18512 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (570) 489-6940 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dupont Motor Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 573781
MC: 275930
Based in: Yatesville, PA 18640 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (570) 457-6645 Route Verify on FMCSA

Emiliani Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 701292
MC: 324538
Based in: Jessup, PA 18434 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (570) 291-0230 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nepa Deliveries

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cadden Bros Moving & Storage INC

USDOT: 1807709
MC: 657017
Based in: Olyphant, PA 18447 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (570) 489-4005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Matheson Transfer Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 38187
MC: 70525
Based in: Forty Fort, PA 18704 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (570) 288-5469 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 264 movers in Scranton

Near Marquette (destination)

Associated Constructors LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 392011
MC: 857985
Based in: Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (906) 226-6504 Route Verify on FMCSA

Marquette Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Marquette Movers LLC

USDOT: 4085603
MC: 1685414
Based in: Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (906) 250-9510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trp Transport

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Michael A Remilong

USDOT: 1130072
MC: 744939
Based in: Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (906) 361-5153 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Md34 Ventures LLC

USDOT: 4286379
Based in: Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (906) 250-1164 Route Verify on FMCSA

Schwalbach Kitchen Specialists INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2025650
Based in: Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (906) 228-3232 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bradley Allen Enterprises LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2365129
MC: 810871
Based in: Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (906) 250-7042 Route Verify on FMCSA

Up Transport Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3142496
MC: 100236
Based in: Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (906) 250-2562 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spodeck Contracting

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Kurt Spodeck

USDOT: 1898154
MC: 682383
Based in: Skandia, MI 49885 (17 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (906) 249-1546 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 14 movers in Marquette

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Scranton to Marquette?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,630 to $2,430 for a studio, $2,450 to $3,640 for a one-bedroom, $4,080 to $6,070 for a two-bedroom, $6,520 to $9,710 for a three-bedroom and $8,970 to $13,340 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Marquette from Scranton?

About 805 road miles (682 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 35 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Pennsylvania into Michigan 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 Scranton to Marquette?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,130 to $1,590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,740 to $2,560. 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 Scranton–Marquette corridor.