Moab, UT → Paterson, NJ · Cross-country move
About 2,211 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,580–$11,280, delivery in 7–14 days, 1 carriers on the Moab side and 2,164 in Paterson.
Paterson sits about 2,211 miles east of Moab, which makes this an interstate relocation from Utah to New Jersey that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
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 $7,580 to $11,280 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 38 hours (5 driving days).
On the Moab side there are 1 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1 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.
Moab has a population of about 5,000 and Paterson about 161,793. Paterson is the denser city (19,016 people per square mile versus 1,118 in Moab), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Utah, 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 | $3,030 | $3,700 | $4,510 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,550 | $5,550 | $6,770 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,580 | $9,240 | $11,280 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,130 | $14,790 | $18,040 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,670 | $20,330 | $24,810 |
$3,020–$4,270
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,990–$4,400
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,580–$11,280
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Moab, UT → 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 $3,030 to $4,510 for a studio, $4,550 to $6,770 for a one-bedroom, $7,580 to $11,280 for a two-bedroom, $12,130 to $18,040 for a three-bedroom and $16,670 to $24,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,211 road miles (1,874 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 38 hours (5 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Utah 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 $3,020 to $4,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,990 to $4,400. 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 Moab–Paterson corridor.