Popular Moving Routesfrom Paterson, NJ
10 routes out of Paterson, each priced by home size from one published model. The nearest is Newark, NJ at about 15 miles; the farthest is Los Angeles, CA at about 2,840. 2 stay inside New Jersey, 4 cross a state line.
Prices are model estimates, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from coordinates. We do not move anyone and nobody pays to be listed.
Moving within New Jersey from Paterson
Routes that stay inside New Jersey. Under 100 miles they are billed by the hour; past it, on distance and weight — but all of them are regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paterson to Newark, NJ | ~15 mi | < 1 hr | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Paterson to Jersey City, NJ | ~17 mi | < 1 hr | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
Regional routes from Paterson
Out-of-state destinations under 500 miles. Short interstate hauls: priced on weight, federally regulated, and usually run on a dedicated truck with a tight delivery date.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paterson to Yonkers, NY | ~17 mi | < 1 hr | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Paterson to New York City, NY | ~19 mi | < 1 hr | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Paterson to Mount Vernon, NY | ~20 mi | < 1 hr | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Paterson to Philadelphia, PA | ~99 mi | 2 hr | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Paterson to Baltimore, MD | ~199 mi | 4 hr | 1–3 days | $896 – $1,194 | $1,030 – $1,373 |
| Paterson to Boston, MA | ~221 mi | 4 hr | 1–3 days | $995 – $1,326 | $1,144 – $1,525 |
Long-distance routes from Paterson
500 miles and beyond. These mostly move as consolidated freight, which is why the cost per mile falls with distance and why the delivery is a window rather than a date.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paterson to Chicago, IL | ~816 mi | 2 days | 3–7 days | $3,672 – $4,896 | $4,223 – $5,630 |
| Paterson to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,840 mi | 6 days | 7–14 days | $12,780 – $17,040 | $14,697 – $19,596 |
Local moves inside Paterson
Across town is an hourly job: crew × rate × hours plus about $75 travel. Full-service crews run about $40 to $50 per mover per hour. What moves the number is access and packing, not the miles.
| Home size | Crew | Hours on site | Full-service cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 2–3 h | $235 – $375 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $315 – $575 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 movers | 5–7 h | $475 – $775 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 movers | 6–9 h | $795 – $1,425 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 movers | 8–10 h | $1,355 – $2,075 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 movers | 10–12 h | $1,675 – $2,475 |
The full Paterson moving cost guide covers what pushes an hourly job up and the cities nearest to Paterson.
Moving to Paterson
Routes we price into Paterson, nearest first. Same model, same distances, written from the other end.
Movers in Paterson
589 household-goods carriers based in New Jersey are active on the FMCSA register. Licensed movers in New Jersey lists the largest with USDOT numbers, so you can read a safety record before you call.
Routes from other New Jersey cities
Paterson moving routes FAQ
What is the cheapest route to move from Paterson?
By distance, Newark, NJ at about 15 miles, which is inside the local band and billed by the hour: roughly $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home. Distance drives the price once you leave the local band, so the nearest destination is the cheapest one.
How much does it cost to move from Paterson to Los Angeles, CA?
About 2,840 miles, the longest route we publish from Paterson. From our model that is $12,780 – $17,040 for a two-bedroom home and $14,697 – $19,596 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only, with a delivery window of 7–14 days.
How much do local movers cost in Paterson?
A move inside Paterson is billed by the hour: about $40 to $50 per mover per hour for a full-service crew plus a travel fee of around $75. A studio with a crew of 2 for 2 to 3 hours is $235 – $375; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is $795 – $1,425.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover to leave Paterson?
Only if the move crosses a state line. 4 of the 10 routes we publish from Paterson do, and for those the carrier must hold active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. The 2 routes that stay inside New Jersey are regulated by the state instead, and the federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply to them.
How are these Paterson route distances and prices worked out?
The distances are estimated from city coordinates using the median road-to-straight-line ratio across our measured corridors, and are marked approximate. Prices come from one published model — distance × home-size factor × service rate past 100 miles, hourly inside it — so every route on this page is comparable with every other.