Charlottesville, VA → Paterson, NJ · Regional long-distance move
About 359 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,160–$4,700, delivery in 1–3 days, 48 carriers on the Charlottesville side and 2,164 in Paterson.
Moving from Charlottesville to Paterson is a regional long-distance move of roughly 359 road miles, heading northeast from Virginia to New Jersey.
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 $3,160 to $4,700 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 6 h 53 min.
On the Charlottesville side there are 48 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (29 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,164 around Paterson (1,282 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 Paterson.
Charlottesville has a population of about 47,000 and Paterson about 161,793. Paterson is the denser city (19,016 people per square mile versus 4,544 in Charlottesville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Virginia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,350 | $1,650 | $2,010 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,900 | $2,310 | $2,820 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,160 | $3,860 | $4,700 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,060 | $6,170 | $7,530 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,950 | $8,480 | $10,350 |
$520–$730
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,340–$1,970
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,160–$4,700
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Charlottesville, VA → Paterson, NJ. 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: Nbf Charlottesville LLC
Legal name: Lokey Enterprise LLC
Legal name: Movn On LLC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Legal name: Dxo East Productions LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,350 to $2,010 for a studio, $1,900 to $2,820 for a one-bedroom, $3,160 to $4,700 for a two-bedroom, $5,060 to $7,530 for a three-bedroom and $6,950 to $10,350 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 359 road miles (304 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 53 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 New Jersey 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 $520 to $730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,340 to $1,970. 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 Charlottesville–Paterson corridor.