Suffolk, VA → Scranton, PA · Regional long-distance move
About 389 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,060–$4,550, delivery in 1–3 days, 101 carriers on the Suffolk side and 264 in Scranton.
The route from Suffolk, VA to Scranton, PA covers roughly 389 miles by road, a north-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 $3,060 to $4,550 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 24 min.
On the Suffolk side there are 101 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (62 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.
Suffolk has a population of about 104,699 and Scranton about 76,000. Scranton is the denser city (3,016 people per square mile versus 236 in Suffolk), 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 | $1,260 | $1,540 | $1,880 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,830 | $2,240 | $2,730 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,060 | $3,730 | $4,550 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,890 | $5,960 | $7,280 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,720 | $8,200 | $10,000 |
$550–$780
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,370–$2,010
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,060–$4,550
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Suffolk, VA → 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: Queeney Enterprises INC
Legal name: Fast Track Transport Corporation
Legal name: Loving Hearts LLC
Legal name: Id Logistics Freight Lines LLC
Legal name: Cadden Bros Moving & Storage INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,260 to $1,880 for a studio, $1,830 to $2,730 for a one-bedroom, $3,060 to $4,550 for a two-bedroom, $4,890 to $7,280 for a three-bedroom and $6,720 to $10,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 389 road miles (329 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 24 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Virginia 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 $550 to $780 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,370 to $2,010. 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 Suffolk–Scranton corridor.