Moving from Paterson, NJ to Baltimore, MD
About 199 miles across a state line, from New Jersey into Maryland, 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 Paterson, NJ to Baltimore, MD covers about 199 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $896 – $1,194 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 3 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 199 miles, about 4 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 $896 – $1,194. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Paterson to Baltimore
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $672 – $896 | $484 – $645 | $322 – $430 |
| 1 bedroom | $806 – $1,075 | $580 – $774 | $387 – $516 |
| 2 bedrooms | $896 – $1,194 | $645 – $860 | $430 – $573 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,030 – $1,373 | $741 – $989 | $494 – $659 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,164 – $1,552 | $838 – $1,118 | $559 – $745 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,343 – $1,791 | $967 – $1,290 | $645 – $860 |
Transport only, for an estimated 199 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, Paterson to Baltimore
199 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $995. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $896 to $1,194, 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 Paterson to Baltimore
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 3 people a year (±7) moved from Passaic County, NJ, home to Paterson, to Baltimore city, MD, home to Baltimore. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Going the other way: about 21 people a year (±33). Movers from Passaic County make up 0.0% of the 36,766 people a year who moved into Baltimore city from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 5,550 people a year (±1,553) moving from New Jersey to Maryland and about 1,393 people a year (±756) from Maryland to New Jersey — a net gain for Maryland of about 4,157 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Bergen County, NJ | 3,110 ±660 |
| Morris County, NJ | 2,638 ±643 |
| Essex County, NJ | 1,647 ±460 |
| Hudson County, NJ | 650 ±226 |
| Harris County, TX | 587 ±683 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Baltimore County, MD | 11,856 ±1,573 |
| Montgomery County, MD | 2,021 ±435 |
| Prince George's County, MD | 1,660 ±464 |
| Anne Arundel County, MD | 1,656 ±433 |
| Howard County, MD | 1,175 ±247 |
Licensed movers at each end
498 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Paterson (892 counting those licensed only inside New Jersey). 304 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 15.4% of their 1,757 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 · 17 mi | 340 trucks | 383 | 10.2% of 246 |
| Roadway MovingUSDOT 1854436 | New York City · 17 mi | 190 trucks | 236 | 12.0% of 166 |
| Great Moving IncUSDOT 2180117 | Staten Island · 20 mi | 70 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Great Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 3547419 | South Plainfiel · 27 mi | 70 trucks | 20 | 21.4% of 14 |
| Oz Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1058063 | Yonkers · 15 mi | 35 trucks | 27 | 13.3% of 15 |
| Perfect MovingUSDOT 3222129 | Long Island City · 17 mi | 31 trucks | 28 | 13.3% of 15 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Baltimore end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Baltimore: Perry Moving Services (Baltimore, 28 trucks), Two Men and A Truck Annapolis MD (Columbia, 23 trucks), Bookstore Movers LLC (Hyattsville, 23 trucks), Good Season Moving LLC (Reisterstown, 20 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from New Jersey into Maryland, 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 Paterson to Baltimore
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 199 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 Baltimore
A local move inside Baltimore later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $485 – $803 for a two-bedroom home and $813 – $1,479 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Baltimore are Annapolis (about 26 mi), Washington (about 42 mi), Arlington (about 45 mi).
Other routes from Paterson
All routes from Paterson, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Paterson to Newark, NJ | ~15 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Paterson to Jersey City, NJ | ~17 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Paterson to Yonkers, NY | ~17 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Paterson to New York City, NY | ~19 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Paterson to Philadelphia, PA | ~99 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Paterson to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,840 mi | $12,780 – $17,040 |
Also moving to Baltimore: from Annapolis, MD, from Washington, DC, from Arlington, VA, from Frederick, MD.
Paterson to Baltimore moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Paterson to Baltimore?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 199 miles cost about $672 – $896 for a studio, $896 – $1,194 for a two-bedroom home and $1,030 – $1,373 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Paterson to Baltimore take?
The drive is about 4 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 Paterson to Baltimore?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $430 – $573 for a two-bedroom home, against $896 – $1,194 with full-service movers; a moving container is $645 – $860.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Paterson to Baltimore?
Yes. Paterson is in New Jersey and Baltimore is in Maryland, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 498 listed movers within 30 miles of Paterson hold it.
How many people move from Paterson to Baltimore each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 3 people a year (margin of error ±7) moved from Passaic County, which contains Paterson, to Baltimore city, which contains Baltimore.
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.