Moving from New Jersey to Pennsylvania
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Newark and Philadelphia it is 85 miles and about 2 hours; the 15 city pairs we price between the two states run from 80 to 382 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- 85 miNewark → Philadelphia
- Same dayTypical transit
- $465+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 38,467 people moved from New Jersey to Pennsylvania in 2024 (Census estimate, ±4,874), and about 25,902 went the other way. Between Newark and Philadelphia it is 85 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $465 – $761 in our model, delivered in Same day. 424 movers based in New Jersey hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Jersey to Pennsylvania
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 38,467 people a year (±4,874), against about 25,902 (±3,756) from Pennsylvania to New Jersey, so Pennsylvania gains about 12,565 people a year on this exchange. New Jersey sends more people to Pennsylvania than any other state; Pennsylvania took in about 234,568 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Camden County | Philadelphia County | 3,114 ±777 |
| Mercer County | Bucks County | 2,064 ±685 |
| Burlington County | Philadelphia County | 1,959 ±638 |
| Gloucester County | Philadelphia County | 723 ±255 |
| Warren County | Northampton County | 599 ±286 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides.
Newark to Philadelphia, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Cost of moving from New Jersey to Pennsylvania
At 85 miles, full-service movers should land around $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $365 – $621; a freight trailer is $325 – $551.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from New Jersey to Pennsylvania
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 4 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark to Allentown | ~80 mi | Same day | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Paterson to Allentown | ~83 mi | Same day | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Newark to Philadelphia | 85 mi | Same day | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Jersey City to Allentown | ~88 mi | Same day | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Jersey City to Philadelphia | ~92 mi | Same day | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Paterson to Philadelphia | ~99 mi | Same day | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Newark to Harrisburg | ~170 mi | 1–3 days | $765 – $1,020 | $880 – $1,173 |
| Paterson to Harrisburg | ~174 mi | 1–3 days | $783 – $1,044 | $900 – $1,201 |
| Jersey City to Harrisburg | ~177 mi | 1–3 days | $797 – $1,062 | $916 – $1,221 |
| Newark to Pittsburgh | ~357 mi | 1–3 days | $1,607 – $2,142 | $1,847 – $2,463 |
| Paterson to Pittsburgh | ~358 mi | 1–3 days | $1,611 – $2,148 | $1,853 – $2,470 |
| Jersey City to Pittsburgh | ~365 mi | 1–3 days | $1,643 – $2,190 | $1,889 – $2,518 |
| Paterson to Erie | ~370 mi | 1–3 days | $1,665 – $2,220 | $1,915 – $2,553 |
| Newark to Erie | ~374 mi | 1–3 days | $1,683 – $2,244 | $1,935 – $2,581 |
| Jersey City to Erie | ~382 mi | 1–3 days | $1,719 – $2,292 | $1,977 – $2,636 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in New Jersey
255 of the 424 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,208 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 200 of 1,351 vehicle inspections (14.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 507 of 2,203 driver inspections (23.0%, against 13.0%). 2 carriers have an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Transfer LogisticsSewell, NJ · USDOT 346532 | 262 | 4 of 201 | 1 of 262 |
| Budd Van Lines IncSomerset, NJ · USDOT 185771 | 107 | 4 of 56 | 9 of 107 |
| Cross Country Long Distance MoversClifton, NJ · USDOT 3051646 | 80 | 11 of 52 | 56 of 80 |
| Moving Express & Storage IncPassaic, NJ · USDOT 2055103 | 62 | 8 of 38 | 14 of 62 |
| Cobra Van Lines Moving SystemHackensack, NJ · USDOT 4309696 | 51 | 6 of 29 | 15 of 51 |
| Imovers LLCEdgewater, NJ · USDOT 3513866 | 47 | 5 of 19 | 16 of 47 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
558 listed household-goods carriers are based in New Jersey, 424 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the New Jersey directory ranks them. At the Pennsylvania end, 355 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Pennsylvania, moving costs in Pennsylvania, or the reverse trip, Pennsylvania to New Jersey. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from New Jersey
New Jersey to Pennsylvania moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to Pennsylvania?
Between the two states' main cities, Newark and Philadelphia, the distance is 85 miles. From our model that is $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $365 – $621 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $325 – $551. Across the 15 city pairs we price between New Jersey and Pennsylvania, distances run from 80 to 382 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Jersey to Pennsylvania take?
Newark to Philadelphia is about 2 hours. The move itself typically takes same day, because at this distance it usually travels on an hourly crew with one truck. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New Jersey to Pennsylvania?
Yes. A move from New Jersey into Pennsylvania is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 558 listed movers based in New Jersey, 424 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within New Jersey.
What is the cheapest way to move from New Jersey to Pennsylvania?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $325 – $551 for a two-bedroom home over 85 miles against $465 – $761 with full-service movers. A container, about $365 – $621, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New Jersey to Pennsylvania each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 38,467 people (±4,874) moved from New Jersey to Pennsylvania that year, against about 25,902 (±3,756) from Pennsylvania to New Jersey. No other state sends more people to Pennsylvania.