Moving from New Jerseyto 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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 $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home and $795 – $1,425 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $375 – $635; a freight trailer is $325 – $565.
| 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. 7 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 | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Paterson to Allentown | ~83 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Newark to Philadelphia | 85 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Jersey City to Allentown | ~88 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Jersey City to Philadelphia | ~92 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Paterson to Philadelphia | ~99 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 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.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 85 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in New Jersey
589 household-goods carriers in New Jersey are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Flower Transfer Logistics, Sewell · USDOT 346532 · 134 trucks
- Budd Van Lines Inc, Somerset · USDOT 185771 · 124 trucks
- Great Moving & Storage Inc, South Plainfiel · USDOT 3547419 · 70 trucks
- Arena Van Lines Inc, Piscataway · USDOT 3249356 · 29 trucks
- All American Moving & Storage Inc, North Bergen · USDOT 585130 · 22 trucks
At the Pennsylvania end
363 household-goods carriers are based in Pennsylvania — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Philadelphia runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $594 – $969 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $994 – $1,781 |
Transit is same day. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
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 $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home and $795 – $1,425 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $375 – $635 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $325 – $565. 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. Any move that crosses from New Jersey into Pennsylvania is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from New Jersey to Pennsylvania?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $325 – $565 for a two-bedroom home over 85 miles against $475 – $775 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $994 – $1,781 rather than $795 – $1,425.