Paterson, NJ → Winston-Salem, NC · Long-distance move

Movers from Paterson to Winston-Salem

About 552 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,720–$5,540, delivery in 2–5 days, 2,164 carriers on the Paterson side and 254 in Winston-Salem.

552 miroad distance
10 h 13 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,720–$5,5402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Paterson, New Jersey
To: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 552 miles (468 straight-line)
Drive time: 10 h 13 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 2,164 (1,282 interstate)
Movers at destination: 254 (182 interstate)

Reverse: Winston-Salem → Paterson

The route from Paterson, NJ to Winston-Salem, NC covers roughly 552 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $3,720 to $5,540 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 10 h 13 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 254 around Winston-Salem (182 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 Winston-Salem.

Paterson has a population of about 161,793 and Winston-Salem about 257,271. Paterson is considerably denser (19,016 people per square mile versus 1,881), 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 North Carolina 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 Winston-Salem

Full-service estimate for 552 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,490	$1,820	$2,220
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,230	$2,720	$3,320
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,720	$4,540	$5,540
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,960	$7,260	$8,860
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,190	$9,990	$12,180

Rental truck (DIY)

$870–$1,220

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

Portable container

$1,510–$2,220

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

Full-service mover

$3,720–$5,540

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 Winston-Salem (destination)

Gxo Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Gxo Logistics Supply Chain INC

USDOT: 153372
MC: 44538
Based in: High Point, NC 27265 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 337 trucks, 392 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (336) 232-4100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Purple Crow

Licensed interstate

Legal name: LA Tortilleria LLC

USDOT: 1005862
MC: 749370
Based in: Winston-Salem, NC 27101 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 79 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (336) 773-0010 Route Verify on FMCSA

Service First Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1326554
MC: 517070
Based in: Winston Salem, NC 27107 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (336) 650-9986 Route Verify on FMCSA

Carr'S Freight Agent INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 597857
MC: 288282
Based in: Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (336) 785-8792 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kline LLC

USDOT: 2252338
MC: 768382
Based in: Winston Salem, NC 27103 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (336) 722-8844 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fht

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Flash Horse Trucking INC

USDOT: 1333696
MC: 522525
Based in: High Point, NC 27265 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (336) 671-9948 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rcw Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3174206
MC: 121232
Based in: High Point, NC 27265 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (336) 688-1096 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mos Enterprise INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2440551
MC: 841908
Based in: High Point, NC 27265 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (803) 347-5276 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 254 movers in Winston-Salem

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Winston-Salem if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Paterson to Winston-Salem?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,490 to $2,220 for a studio, $2,230 to $3,320 for a one-bedroom, $3,720 to $5,540 for a two-bedroom, $5,960 to $8,860 for a three-bedroom and $8,190 to $12,180 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Winston-Salem from Paterson?

About 552 road miles (468 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 13 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 North Carolina 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 Winston-Salem?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $870 to $1,220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,510 to $2,220. 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–Winston-Salem corridor.