Cherry Hill, NJ → Atlantic City, NJ · Short-haul move
About 58 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,480–$2,200, delivery in 1–2 days, 838 carriers on the Cherry Hill side and 81 in Atlantic City.
Atlantic City sits about 58 miles southeast of Cherry Hill, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
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 1 h 42 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,480 and $2,200, before packing or storage.
On the Cherry Hill side there are 838 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (563 of them authorized for interstate work), and 81 around Atlantic City (50 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 Atlantic City.
Cherry Hill has a population of about 74,000 and Atlantic City about 38,000. Cherry Hill is considerably denser (20,442 people per square mile versus 3,578), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $820 | $1,000 | $1,220 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $940 | $1,150 | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,480 | $1,810 | $2,200 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,250 | $2,750 | $3,350 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,320 | $4,050 | $4,940 |
$210–$300
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,070–$1,580
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,480–$2,200
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Cherry Hill, NJ → Atlantic City, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $820 to $1,220 for a studio, $940 to $1,400 for a one-bedroom, $1,480 to $2,200 for a two-bedroom, $2,250 to $3,350 for a three-bedroom and $3,320 to $4,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 58 road miles (49 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 42 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Cherry Hill and Atlantic City are in New Jersey, 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 $210 to $300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,070 to $1,580. 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 Cherry Hill–Atlantic City corridor.