Cherry Hill, NJ → Paterson, NJ · Short-haul move
About 95 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,680–$2,510, delivery in 1–2 days, 838 carriers on the Cherry Hill side and 2,164 in Paterson.
Moving from Cherry Hill to Paterson is a short-haul move of roughly 95 road miles, heading northeast within New Jersey.
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 20 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,680 and $2,510, 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 2,164 around Paterson (1,282 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 Paterson.
Cherry Hill has a population of about 74,000 and Paterson about 161,793. The two cities have comparable density (20,442 and 19,016 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 | $970 | $1,180 | $1,440 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,090 | $1,330 | $1,620 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,680 | $2,050 | $2,510 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,510 | $3,060 | $3,730 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,630 | $4,430 | $5,400 |
$250–$350
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,100–$1,620
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,680–$2,510
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Cherry Hill, NJ → 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $970 to $1,440 for a studio, $1,090 to $1,620 for a one-bedroom, $1,680 to $2,510 for a two-bedroom, $2,510 to $3,730 for a three-bedroom and $3,630 to $5,400 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 95 road miles (81 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 20 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 Paterson 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 $250 to $350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,100 to $1,620. 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–Paterson corridor.