St. George, UT

Paterson, NJ → St. George, UT · Cross-country move

Movers from Paterson to St. George

About 2,496 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,070–$12,000, delivery in 7–14 days, 2,164 carriers on the Paterson side and 70 in St. George.

  • 2,496 miroad distance
  • 43 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,070–$12,0002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,496 miles (2,115 straight-line)
Drive time
43 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
2,164 (1,282 interstate)
Movers at destination
70 (45 interstate)

Reverse: St. George → Paterson

St. George sits about 2,496 miles west of Paterson, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to Utah 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 $8,070 to $12,000 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 43 hours (5 driving days).

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 70 around St. George (45 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. George.

Paterson has a population of about 161,793 and St. George about 108,713. Paterson is considerably denser (19,016 people per square mile versus 1,215), 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 Utah 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. George

Full-service estimate for 2,496 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,230 $3,940 $4,800
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,840 $5,900 $7,200
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,070 $9,840 $12,000
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,910 $15,740 $19,200
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $17,750 $21,640 $26,410

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,460–$4,890

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

Portable container

$3,250–$4,780

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

Full-service mover

$8,070–$12,000

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

Moving cost calculator

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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

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

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

Luna Logistics

Licensed interstate
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

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

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

Tv Series Production

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4307255
Based in
Yonkers, NY 10701 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
87 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

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

All 2,164 movers in Paterson

Near St. George (destination)

Andrus Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
167651
MC
160950
Based in
St George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
308 trucks, 337 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Parke Cox Trucking Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
123792
MC
199145
Based in
St George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
82 trucks, 81 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Boulevard Home Furnishings

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
321317
Based in
Saint George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Bakston Freight Systems INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
913315
MC
395788
Based in
Saint George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Surety Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2078094
MC
725756
Based in
St George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Intellatrans INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2930684
MC
989533
Based in
St George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Pioneer Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1452313
MC
548850
Based in
Saint George, UT 84770 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Jemmer Distributing LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1247534
MC
661077
Based in
St George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

All 70 movers in St. George

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,230 to $4,800 for a studio, $4,840 to $7,200 for a one-bedroom, $8,070 to $12,000 for a two-bedroom, $12,910 to $19,200 for a three-bedroom and $17,750 to $26,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. George from Paterson?

About 2,496 road miles (2,115 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 43 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from New Jersey into Utah 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. George?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,460 to $4,890 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,250 to $4,780. 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. George corridor.