Stamford, CT → Bethlehem, PA · Short-haul move
About 118 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,120–$3,160, delivery in 1–2 days, 135 carriers on the Stamford side and 402 in Bethlehem.
Moving from Stamford to Bethlehem is a short-haul move of roughly 118 road miles, heading west from Connecticut to Pennsylvania.
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 2 h 44 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,120 and $3,160, before packing or storage.
On the Stamford side there are 135 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (92 of them authorized for interstate work), and 402 around Bethlehem (297 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 Bethlehem.
Stamford has a population of about 139,535 and Bethlehem about 78,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,603 and 3,964 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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 | $1,300 | $1,590 | $1,940 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,120 | $2,590 | $3,160 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,400 | $4,150 | $5,060 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,670 | $5,700 | $6,950 |
$270–$380
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,130–$1,650
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,120–$3,160
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Stamford, CT → Bethlehem, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,300 to $1,940 for a studio, $1,300 to $1,940 for a one-bedroom, $2,120 to $3,160 for a two-bedroom, $3,400 to $5,060 for a three-bedroom and $4,670 to $6,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 118 road miles (100 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 44 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 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 $270 to $380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,130 to $1,650. 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 Stamford–Bethlehem corridor.