Newark, NJ → Paterson, NJ · Local move
About 16 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,250–$1,860, delivery in 0–1 days, 2,782 carriers on the Newark side and 2,164 in Paterson.
Paterson sits about 16 miles north of Newark, so this is an in-state move 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 30 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,250 and $1,860, before packing or storage.
On the Newark side there are 2,782 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,591 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.
Newark has a population of about 323,808 and Paterson about 161,793. Paterson is the denser city (19,016 people per square mile versus 12,927 in Newark), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $650 | $790 | $960 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $770 | $940 | $1,140 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,250 | $1,520 | $1,860 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,960 | $2,390 | $2,920 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,970 | $3,620 | $4,420 |
$170–$230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,030–$1,520
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,250–$1,860
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Newark, 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 $650 to $960 for a studio, $770 to $1,140 for a one-bedroom, $1,250 to $1,860 for a two-bedroom, $1,960 to $2,920 for a three-bedroom and $2,970 to $4,420 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 16 road miles (13 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 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 Newark 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 $170 to $230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,030 to $1,520. 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 Newark–Paterson corridor.