Woodbridge, NJ → Allentown, PA · Short-haul move

Movers from Woodbridge to Allentown

About 74 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,470–$2,180, delivery in 1–2 days, 812 carriers on the Woodbridge side and 424 in Allentown.

74 miroad distance
1 h 59 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$1,470–$2,1802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Woodbridge, New Jersey
To: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Road distance: ≈ 74 miles (63 straight-line)
Drive time: 1 h 59 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 812 (558 interstate)
Movers at destination: 424 (296 interstate)

Reverse: Allentown → Woodbridge

Allentown sits about 74 miles west of Woodbridge, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to Pennsylvania that most movers classify as a short-haul move.

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 1 h 59 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,470 and $2,180, before packing or storage.

On the Woodbridge side there are 812 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (558 of them authorized for interstate work), and 424 around Allentown (296 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 Allentown.

Woodbridge has a population of about 104,802 and Allentown about 126,044. Allentown is the denser city (7,150 people per square mile versus 4,448 in Woodbridge), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Pennsylvania 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 Woodbridge to Allentown

Full-service estimate for 74 miles, by home size
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$820	$1,010	$1,230
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$940	$1,150	$1,400
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,470	$1,790	$2,180
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$2,210	$2,700	$3,290
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$3,230	$3,940	$4,800

Rental truck (DIY)

$230–$320

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

Portable container

$1,090–$1,600

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

Full-service mover

$1,470–$2,180

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Woodbridge (origin)

Budd Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 185771
MC: 152533
Based in: Somerset, NJ 08873 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 124 trucks, 102 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (732) 627-0600 Route Verify on FMCSA

S P I Transport Systems INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 259466
MC: 165923
Based in: Edison, NJ 08817 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 102 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (732) 819-8100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Packaging Exchange INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4031162
MC: 1670307
Based in: Somerset, NJ 08873 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 96 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (800) 950-0083 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bett-A-Way Beverage Distributors INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 297672
MC: 210330
Based in: South Plainfield, NJ 07080 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 91 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (908) 222-2500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Best Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 912877
MC: 472409
Based in: Port Newark, NJ 07114 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 84 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (973) 465-5310 Route Verify on FMCSA

Inzone Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3220960
MC: 1008026
Based in: Aberdeen, NJ 07747 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 80 trucks, 250 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (917) 434-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Great Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3547419
MC: 1186779
Based in: South Plainfiel, NJ 07080 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 70 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (718) 354-5836 Route Verify on FMCSA

Great Moving INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2180117
MC: 919428
Based in: Staten Island, NY 10301 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 70 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (718) 600-3482 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 812 movers in Woodbridge

Near Allentown (destination)

Mti INC Pa

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Marine Transportation Intermodal INC

USDOT: 268139
MC: 147923
Based in: Allentown, PA 18104 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 125 trucks, 127 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (484) 866-4250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ds Transport Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1610595
MC: 595553
Based in: Breinigsville, PA 18031 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 44 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (610) 395-4625 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highway Freight Systems INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1444559
MC: 545976
Based in: Easton, PA 18042 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (610) 865-1133 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leonard Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1171254
MC: 469678
Based in: Easton, PA 18042 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 25 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (732) 248-5300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jmrapp LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1245148
MC: 479105
Based in: Breinigsville, PA 18031 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (610) 398-7071 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fast Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3322506
MC: 1066356
Based in: Allentown, PA 18103 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (217) 217-1703 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ghg Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2053518
MC: 719083
Based in: Allentown, PA 18106 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (484) 223-4502 Route Verify on FMCSA

Insulation Company Of America LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 256276
MC: 366606
Based in: Allentown, PA 18103 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (610) 791-4200 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 424 movers in Allentown

Tips for this move

For a move under about 150 miles you can often choose between an hourly and a flat rate—ask for both.
Confirm whether travel time between Woodbridge and Allentown is billed one way or round trip.
A single-day move is realistic here; schedule loading in the morning so the crew arrives in Allentown with daylight to spare.
Check New Jersey intrastate mover rules; many states require a state permit in addition to a USDOT number.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Woodbridge to Allentown?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $820 to $1,230 for a studio, $940 to $1,400 for a one-bedroom, $1,470 to $2,180 for a two-bedroom, $2,210 to $3,290 for a three-bedroom and $3,230 to $4,800 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Allentown from Woodbridge?

About 74 road miles (63 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 59 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from New Jersey into Pennsylvania 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 Woodbridge to Allentown?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $230 to $320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,090 to $1,600. 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 Woodbridge–Allentown corridor.