Cherry Hill, NJ → Jersey City, NJ · Short-haul move
About 86 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,640–$2,430, delivery in 1–2 days, 838 carriers on the Cherry Hill side and 2,933 in Jersey City.
Jersey City sits about 86 miles northeast 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 2 h 11 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,640 and $2,430, 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 2,933 around Jersey City (1,570 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 Jersey City.
Cherry Hill has a population of about 74,000 and Jersey City about 302,013. The two cities have comparable density (20,442 and 19,894 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $930 | $1,140 | $1,390 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,050 | $1,290 | $1,570 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,640 | $1,990 | $2,430 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,450 | $2,990 | $3,640 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,550 | $4,340 | $5,290 |
$240–$340
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,100–$1,610
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,640–$2,430
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Cherry Hill, NJ → Jersey 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.
Legal name: Finster Courier Incorporated
Legal name: Delaware Valley Floral Group LLC
Legal name: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
Legal name: Roadway Movers INC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $930 to $1,390 for a studio, $1,050 to $1,570 for a one-bedroom, $1,640 to $2,430 for a two-bedroom, $2,450 to $3,640 for a three-bedroom and $3,550 to $5,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 86 road miles (73 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 11 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 Jersey 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 $240 to $340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,100 to $1,610. 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–Jersey City corridor.