Interstate move · New Jersey → Pennsylvania

Movers from New Jersey to Pennsylvania

About 83 miles between Newark and Philadelphia. Two-bedroom estimate $1,510–$2,250, delivery in 1–2 days. Choose exact cities below.

83 miNewark → Philadelphia
2 h 8 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
15,038 / 4,047carriers in each state

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Every combination of a New Jersey city and a Pennsylvania city has its own page with distance, cost and movers.

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Moving from New Jersey to Pennsylvania means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Newark and Philadelphia—the road distance is about 83 miles, which puts a typical move in the short-haul move bracket with a delivery window of 1 to 2 days.

New Jersey has about 9.3 million residents and Pennsylvania about 13 million. Living and labor costs are noticeably lower in Pennsylvania, so services bought at the destination (unpacking, storage, cleaning) usually cost less than in New Jersey.

We list 15,038 household-goods carriers across the New Jersey cities on this platform and 4,047 across Pennsylvania. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.

Cost of moving from New Jersey to Pennsylvania

Reference estimate for 83 miles (Newark → Philadelphia)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$860	$1,050	$1,280
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$970	$1,190	$1,450
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$1,510	$1,850	$2,250
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$2,270	$2,770	$3,380
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$3,300	$4,020	$4,910

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Popular city routes

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to Pennsylvania?

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $970 to $1,450, a two-bedroom $1,510 to $2,250 and a three-bedroom $2,270 to $3,380. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from New Jersey to Pennsylvania take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 2 h 8 min; a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 1 to 2 days.

What license does a mover need for a New Jersey to Pennsylvania move?

An interstate move requires a carrier with an active USDOT number and FMCSA operating authority (MC number). Brokers must hold broker authority and must tell you which carrier will actually haul your goods.

Which cities in Pennsylvania do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, Bethlehem. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.