Richmond, VA → Paterson, NJ · Regional long-distance move
About 346 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,110–$4,630, delivery in 1–3 days, 400 carriers on the Richmond side and 2,164 in Paterson.
Moving from Richmond to Paterson is a regional long-distance move of roughly 346 road miles, heading northeast from Virginia to New Jersey.
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 $3,110 to $4,630 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 h 40 min.
On the Richmond side there are 400 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (215 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.
Richmond has a population of about 237,257 and Paterson about 161,793. Paterson is the denser city (19,016 people per square mile versus 3,783 in Richmond), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Virginia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,350 | $1,650 | $2,010 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,870 | $2,280 | $2,780 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,110 | $3,790 | $4,630 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,980 | $6,070 | $7,400 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,840 | $8,340 | $10,180 |
$510–$710
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,330–$1,950
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,110–$4,630
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Richmond, VA → 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: Tforce Freight INC
Legal name: The Wes Stewart Corporation
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Legal name: D1 Moving LLC
Legal name: Centre Carriers Corp
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Legal name: Dxo East Productions LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,350 to $2,010 for a studio, $1,870 to $2,780 for a one-bedroom, $3,110 to $4,630 for a two-bedroom, $4,980 to $7,400 for a three-bedroom and $6,840 to $10,180 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 346 road miles (293 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 40 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.
Yes. Crossing from Virginia 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 $510 to $710 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,330 to $1,950. 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 Richmond–Paterson corridor.