Worcester, MA → Allentown, PA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Worcester to Allentown

About 263 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,780–$4,140, delivery in 1–3 days, 226 carriers on the Worcester side and 424 in Allentown.

263 miroad distance
5 h 14 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$2,780–$4,1402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Worcester, Massachusetts
To: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Road distance: ≈ 263 miles (223 straight-line)
Drive time: 5 h 14 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 226 (135 interstate)
Movers at destination: 424 (296 interstate)

Reverse: Allentown → Worcester

Allentown sits about 263 miles southwest of Worcester, which makes this an interstate relocation from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.

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 $2,780 to $4,140 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 5 h 14 min.

On the Worcester side there are 226 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (135 of them authorized for interstate work), and 424 around Allentown (296 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 Allentown.

Worcester has a population of about 213,862 and Allentown about 126,044. The two cities have comparable density (5,522 and 7,150 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 Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Worcester to Allentown

Full-service estimate for 263 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,350	$1,650	$2,010
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,670	$2,030	$2,480
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,780	$3,390	$4,140
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,450	$5,420	$6,620
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,120	$7,460	$9,100

Rental truck (DIY)

$420–$590

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

Portable container

$1,250–$1,850

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

Full-service mover

$2,780–$4,140

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Worcester (origin)

Cumberland Farms INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 17902
MC: 167834
Based in: Westboro, MA 01581 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 116 trucks, 206 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (508) 270-7203 Route Verify on FMCSA

Intransit Container LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 536660
MC: 267848
Based in: Worcester, MA 01607 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 115 trucks, 115 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (508) 752-2012 Route Verify on FMCSA

L&s Transportation Services INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 7378699
Based in: Worcester, MA 01604 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 48 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (774) 303-7984 Route Verify on FMCSA

Piece By Piece Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Piece By Piece Movers LLC

USDOT: 1971286
MC: 697653
Based in: Clinton, MA 01510 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 42 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (617) 515-9886 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dn Van Lines Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Dn Van Lines INC

USDOT: 1141917
MC: 462886
Based in: Northborough, MA 01532 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 32 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (800) 516-6837 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pegasus Courier Limo

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4211468
MC: 1626380
Based in: Worcester, MA 01605 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 28 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (508) 769-9667 Route Verify on FMCSA

Worcester County Air Freight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 255214
MC: 202018
Based in: Auburn, MA 01501 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 15 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (508) 755-8572 Route Verify on FMCSA

Oscar'S Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Oscar'S Moving Company LLC

USDOT: 1637689
MC: 633243
Based in: Worcester, MA 01604 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (617) 202-9566 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 226 movers in Worcester

Near Allentown (destination)

Mti INC Pa

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Marine Transportation Intermodal INC

USDOT: 268139
MC: 147923
Based in: Allentown, PA 18104 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 125 trucks, 127 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (484) 866-4250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ds Transport Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1610595
MC: 595553
Based in: Breinigsville, PA 18031 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 44 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (610) 395-4625 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highway Freight Systems INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1444559
MC: 545976
Based in: Easton, PA 18042 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (610) 865-1133 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leonard Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1171254
MC: 469678
Based in: Easton, PA 18042 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 25 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (732) 248-5300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jmrapp LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1245148
MC: 479105
Based in: Breinigsville, PA 18031 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (610) 398-7071 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fast Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3322506
MC: 1066356
Based in: Allentown, PA 18103 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (217) 217-1703 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ghg Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2053518
MC: 719083
Based in: Allentown, PA 18106 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (484) 223-4502 Route Verify on FMCSA

Insulation Company Of America LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 256276
MC: 366606
Based in: Allentown, PA 18103 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (610) 791-4200 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 424 movers in Allentown

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Worcester to Allentown?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,350 to $2,010 for a studio, $1,670 to $2,480 for a one-bedroom, $2,780 to $4,140 for a two-bedroom, $4,450 to $6,620 for a three-bedroom and $6,120 to $9,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Allentown from Worcester?

About 263 road miles (223 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 14 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Massachusetts 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Worcester to Allentown?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $420 to $590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,250 to $1,850. 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 Worcester–Allentown corridor.