Wausau, WI → Scranton, PA · Long-distance move
About 879 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,260–$6,330, delivery in 2–5 days, 107 carriers on the Wausau side and 264 in Scranton.
The route from Wausau, WI to Scranton, PA covers roughly 879 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the 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 $4,260 to $6,330 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 15 h 51 min.
On the Wausau side there are 107 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (58 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.
Wausau has a population of about 40,000 and Scranton about 76,000. Scranton is the denser city (3,016 people per square mile versus 2,080 in Wausau), 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 | $1,700 | $2,080 | $2,530 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,550 | $3,120 | $3,800 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,260 | $5,190 | $6,330 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,810 | $8,310 | $10,140 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,370 | $11,420 | $13,940 |
$1,200–$1,700
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,800–$2,650
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,260–$6,330
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Wausau, WI → 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,700 to $2,530 for a studio, $2,550 to $3,800 for a one-bedroom, $4,260 to $6,330 for a two-bedroom, $6,810 to $10,140 for a three-bedroom and $9,370 to $13,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 879 road miles (745 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 51 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Wisconsin 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 $1,200 to $1,700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,800 to $2,650. 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 Wausau–Scranton corridor.