Cherry Hill, NJ → Philadelphia, PA · Local move
About 11 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,140–$1,700, delivery in 0–1 days, 838 carriers on the Cherry Hill side and 1,658 in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia sits about 11 miles northwest of Cherry Hill, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to Pennsylvania that most movers classify as a local 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 21 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,140 and $1,700, 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 1,658 around Philadelphia (1,138 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 Philadelphia.
Cherry Hill has a population of about 74,000 and Philadelphia about 1.6 million. Cherry Hill is considerably denser (20,442 people per square mile versus 11,933), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Pennsylvania than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $580 | $710 | $870 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $700 | $850 | $1,040 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,140 | $1,390 | $1,700 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,800 | $2,200 | $2,680 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,740 | $3,340 | $4,080 |
$160–$230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,030–$1,510
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,140–$1,700
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Cherry Hill, NJ → Philadelphia, PA. 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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Legal name: Dream Transportation LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $580 to $870 for a studio, $700 to $1,040 for a one-bedroom, $1,140 to $1,700 for a two-bedroom, $1,800 to $2,680 for a three-bedroom and $2,740 to $4,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 11 road miles (8 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 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.
Yes. Crossing from New Jersey 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $160 to $230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,030 to $1,510. 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–Philadelphia corridor.