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St. Cloud, MN

Paterson, NJ → St. Cloud, MN · Long-distance move

Movers from Paterson to St. Cloud

About 1,243 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,700–$8,470, delivery in 3–7 days, 2,164 carriers on the Paterson side and 243 in St. Cloud.

  • 1,243 miroad distance
  • 22 h 8 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,700–$8,4702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,243 miles (1,053 straight-line)
Drive time
22 h 8 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
2,164 (1,282 interstate)
Movers at destination
243 (91 interstate)

Reverse: St. Cloud → Paterson

Moving from Paterson to St. Cloud is a long-distance move of roughly 1,243 road miles, heading northwest from New Jersey to Minnesota.

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 $5,700 to $8,470 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 22 h 8 min.

On the Paterson side there are 2,164 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,282 of them authorized for interstate work), and 243 around St. Cloud (91 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 St. Cloud.

Paterson has a population of about 161,793 and St. Cloud about 69,000. Paterson is considerably denser (19,016 people per square mile versus 1,713), 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 Minnesota than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Paterson to St. Cloud

Full-service estimate for 1,243 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,280 $2,780 $3,390
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,420 $4,170 $5,080
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,700 $6,950 $8,470
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,110 $11,110 $13,560
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,530 $15,280 $18,640

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,730–$2,440

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,130–$3,130

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,700–$8,470

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

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

Moving companies for this route

Near Paterson (origin)

U T F Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1003565
MC
825910
Based in
Bronx, NY 10454 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
348 trucks, 530 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (718) 928-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Z Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1466567
MC
558123
Based in
Lincoln Park, NJ 07035 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
215 trucks, 195 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (855) 854-1400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Daybreak Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
288155
MC
186214
Based in
Newark, NJ 07105 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
174 trucks, 176 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (973) 589-5931 Route Verify on FMCSA

Luna Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Venus Global Consulting

USDOT
4498428
MC
1779258
Based in
Newark, NJ 07105 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
114 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (201) 452-3179 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vpv Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2121392
MC
739314
Based in
Kearny, NJ 07032 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
112 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (973) 900-9250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ironbound Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
674147
MC
434921
Based in
Newark, NJ 07105 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
88 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (973) 491-5151 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tv Series Production

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Dxo East Productions LLC

USDOT
4307255
Based in
Yonkers, NY 10701 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
87 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (207) 691-5114 Route Verify on FMCSA

Best Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
912877
MC
472409
Based in
Port Newark, NJ 07114 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
84 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (973) 465-5310 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,164 movers in Paterson

Near St. Cloud (destination)

Spee Dee Delivery Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
247570
MC
171133
Based in
St Cloud, MN 56301 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
560 trucks, 1,025 drivers
USDOT registered
1984
Call (320) 251-6697 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ats INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
606920
MC
286926
Based in
Saint Cloud, MN 56301 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
318 trucks, 291 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (320) 255-7400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Huls Bros Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2825526
MC
395713
Based in
St Joseph, MN 56374 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (320) 363-7915 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cool Fuel Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Arfsten Transfer INC

USDOT
242597
MC
173128
Based in
Clearwater, MN 55320 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
1984
Call (320) 558-9307 Route Verify on FMCSA

Interstate Towing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Andy'S Towing LLC

USDOT
2551684
MC
889071
Based in
St Cloud, MN 56304 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (320) 251-5691 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ad Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3548179
MC
1187304
Based in
Saint Cloud, MN 56303 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (612) 876-8721 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unique Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2896983
MC
1347632
Based in
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (320) 237-3776 Route Verify on FMCSA

Deero LLC Limited Liability Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3718717
MC
1308072
Based in
Saint Cloud, MN 56301 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (310) 985-3489 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 243 movers in St. Cloud

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Paterson to St. Cloud?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,280 to $3,390 for a studio, $3,420 to $5,080 for a one-bedroom, $5,700 to $8,470 for a two-bedroom, $9,110 to $13,560 for a three-bedroom and $12,530 to $18,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. Cloud from Paterson?

About 1,243 road miles (1,053 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 8 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from New Jersey into Minnesota 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Paterson to St. Cloud?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,730 to $2,440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,130 to $3,130. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Paterson–St. Cloud corridor.