State College, PA → Scranton, PA · Short-haul move
About 144 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,100–$3,120, delivery in 1–2 days, 104 carriers on the State College side and 264 in Scranton.
Moving from State College to Scranton is a short-haul move of roughly 144 road miles, heading east within 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 3 h 11 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,100 and $3,120, before packing or storage.
On the State College side there are 104 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (47 of them authorized for interstate work), and 264 around Scranton (187 interstate). For an in-state 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.
State College has a population of about 40,000 and Scranton about 76,000. State College is considerably denser (8,847 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,230 | $1,500 | $1,830 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,260 | $1,540 | $1,870 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,100 | $2,560 | $3,120 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,360 | $4,090 | $4,990 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,620 | $5,630 | $6,870 |
$300–$420
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,150–$1,690
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,100–$3,120
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: Trotting Fox LLC
Legal name: David R Kerstetter
Legal name: Philip D McNeal Jr
Legal name: Id Logistics Freight Lines LLC
Legal name: Cadden Bros Moving & Storage INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,230 to $1,830 for a studio, $1,260 to $1,870 for a one-bedroom, $2,100 to $3,120 for a two-bedroom, $3,360 to $4,990 for a three-bedroom and $4,620 to $6,870 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 144 road miles (122 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 11 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.
No. Because both State College and Scranton are in Pennsylvania, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $300 to $420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,150 to $1,690. 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 State College–Scranton corridor.