Philadelphia, PA → Paterson, NJ · Short-haul move
About 95 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,570–$2,340, delivery in 1–2 days, 1,658 carriers on the Philadelphia side and 2,164 in Paterson.
The route from Philadelphia, PA to Paterson, NJ covers roughly 95 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
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 2 h 20 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,570 and $2,340, before packing or storage.
On the Philadelphia side there are 1,658 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,138 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,164 around Paterson (1,282 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 Paterson.
Philadelphia has a population of about 1.6 million and Paterson about 161,793. Paterson is the denser city (19,016 people per square mile versus 11,933 in Philadelphia), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Pennsylvania, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $910 | $1,100 | $1,350 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,020 | $1,240 | $1,520 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,570 | $1,920 | $2,340 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,350 | $2,860 | $3,490 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,390 | $4,140 | $5,050 |
$250–$350
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,100–$1,620
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,570–$2,340
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Philadelphia, PA → 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.
Legal name: Finster Courier Incorporated
Legal name: Dream Transportation LLC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Legal name: Dxo East Productions LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $910 to $1,350 for a studio, $1,020 to $1,520 for a one-bedroom, $1,570 to $2,340 for a two-bedroom, $2,350 to $3,490 for a three-bedroom and $3,390 to $5,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 95 road miles (81 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 20 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.
Yes. Crossing from Pennsylvania into New Jersey 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $250 to $350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,100 to $1,620. 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 Philadelphia–Paterson corridor.