Moving from Jersey City, NJ to Pittsburgh, PA
About 365 miles across a state line, from New Jersey into Pennsylvania, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Jersey City, NJ to Pittsburgh, PA covers about 365 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,643 – $2,190 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 127 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 365 miles, about 7 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,643 – $2,190. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 7 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Jersey City to Pittsburgh
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,232 – $1,643 | $887 – $1,183 | $591 – $788 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,478 – $1,971 | $1,064 – $1,419 | $710 – $946 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,643 – $2,190 | $1,183 – $1,577 | $788 – $1,051 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,889 – $2,518 | $1,360 – $1,813 | $907 – $1,209 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,135 – $2,847 | $1,537 – $2,050 | $1,025 – $1,367 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,464 – $3,285 | $1,774 – $2,365 | $1,183 – $1,577 |
Transport only, for an estimated 365 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Jersey City to Pittsburgh
365 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,825. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,643 to $2,190, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Jersey City to Pittsburgh
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 127 people a year (±94) moved from Hudson County, NJ, home to Jersey City, to Allegheny County, PA, home to Pittsburgh. Going the other way: about 111 people a year (±71). Movers from Hudson County make up 0.3% of the 50,394 people a year who moved into Allegheny County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 38,467 people a year (±4,874) moving from New Jersey to Pennsylvania and about 25,902 people a year (±3,756) from Pennsylvania to New Jersey — a net gain for Pennsylvania of about 12,565 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Bergen County, NJ | 5,699 ±939 |
| Essex County, NJ | 3,452 ±721 |
| Middlesex County, NJ | 3,213 ±778 |
| Union County, NJ | 2,930 ±718 |
| New York County, NY | 2,368 ±577 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Westmoreland County, PA | 4,789 ±829 |
| Washington County, PA | 2,111 ±506 |
| Beaver County, PA | 1,781 ±585 |
| Butler County, PA | 1,373 ±310 |
| New York County, NY | 997 ±543 |
Licensed movers at each end
521 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Jersey City (937 counting those licensed only inside New Jersey). 319 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 15.0% of their 1,843 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piece of Cake MovingUSDOT 3066988 | New York City · 4 mi | 340 trucks | 383 | 10.2% of 246 |
| Roadway MovingUSDOT 1854436 | New York City · 12 mi | 190 trucks | 236 | 12.0% of 166 |
| Budd Van Lines IncUSDOT 185771 | Somerset · 30 mi | 124 trucks | 107 | 7.1% of 56 |
| Great Moving IncUSDOT 2180117 | Staten Island · 7 mi | 70 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Great Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 3547419 | South Plainfiel · 22 mi | 70 trucks | 20 | 21.4% of 14 |
| Oz Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1058063 | Yonkers · 18 mi | 35 trucks | 27 | 13.3% of 15 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Pittsburgh end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Pittsburgh: South Hills Movers Inc (Bethel Park, 42 trucks), Weleski Transfer Inc (Tarentum, 36 trucks), George Moving & Storage Inc (Freedom, 32 trucks), Parks Moving & Storage Inc (Warrendale, 31 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from New Jersey into Pennsylvania, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Jersey City to Pittsburgh
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 365 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Pittsburgh
A local move inside Pittsburgh later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $495 – $817 for a two-bedroom home and $831 – $1,506 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Pittsburgh are Akron (about 106 mi), Cleveland (about 134 mi), Erie (about 136 mi).
Other routes from Jersey City
All routes from Jersey City, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey City to New York City, NY | ~3 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Jersey City to Newark, NJ | ~8 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Jersey City to Paterson, NJ | ~17 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Jersey City to Mount Vernon, NY | ~20 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Jersey City to Bridgeport, CT | ~64 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Jersey City to Philadelphia, PA | ~92 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Jersey City to Wilmington, DE | ~121 mi | $545 – $726 |
| Jersey City to Providence, RI | ~183 mi | $824 – $1,098 |
Also moving to Pittsburgh: from Akron, OH, from Cleveland, OH, from Erie, PA, from Frederick, MD.
Jersey City to Pittsburgh moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Jersey City to Pittsburgh?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 365 miles cost about $1,232 – $1,643 for a studio, $1,643 – $2,190 for a two-bedroom home and $1,889 – $2,518 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Jersey City to Pittsburgh take?
The drive is about 7 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Jersey City to Pittsburgh?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $788 – $1,051 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,643 – $2,190 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,183 – $1,577.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Jersey City to Pittsburgh?
Yes. Jersey City is in New Jersey and Pittsburgh is in Pennsylvania, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 521 listed movers within 30 miles of Jersey City hold it.
How many people move from Jersey City to Pittsburgh each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 127 people a year (margin of error ±94) moved from Hudson County, which contains Jersey City, to Allegheny County, which contains Pittsburgh.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.