Moving from Pennsylvania to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Philadelphia and Newark 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 miPhiladelphia → Newark
- Same dayTypical transit
- $495+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 25,902 people moved from Pennsylvania to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,756), and about 38,467 went the other way. Between Philadelphia and Newark it is 85 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $495 – $817 in our model, delivered in Same day. 223 movers based in Pennsylvania hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Pennsylvania to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 25,902 people a year (±3,756), against about 38,467 (±4,874) from New Jersey to Pennsylvania, so New Jersey loses about 12,565 people a year on this exchange. Pennsylvania is the 2nd-largest of the 41 states sending people to New Jersey; New Jersey took in about 149,816 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia County | Camden County | 3,242 ±635 |
| Philadelphia County | Burlington County | 1,270 ±391 |
| Philadelphia County | Gloucester County | 842 ±299 |
| Bucks County | Mercer County | 627 ±211 |
| Bucks County | Burlington County | 615 ±298 |
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.
Philadelphia to Newark, 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 Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from Pennsylvania to New Jersey
At 85 miles, full-service movers should land around $495 – $817 for a two-bedroom home and $831 – $1,506 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $395 – $663; a freight trailer is $335 – $593.
| 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 Pennsylvania to New Jersey
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown to Newark | ~80 mi | Same day | $495 – $817 | $831 – $1,506 |
| Allentown to Paterson | ~83 mi | Same day | $495 – $817 | $831 – $1,506 |
| Philadelphia to Newark | 85 mi | Same day | $495 – $817 | $831 – $1,506 |
| Allentown to Jersey City | ~88 mi | Same day | $495 – $817 | $831 – $1,506 |
| Philadelphia to Jersey City | ~92 mi | Same day | $495 – $817 | $831 – $1,506 |
| Philadelphia to Paterson | ~99 mi | Same day | $495 – $817 | $831 – $1,506 |
| Harrisburg to Newark | ~170 mi | 1–3 days | $765 – $1,020 | $880 – $1,173 |
| Harrisburg to Paterson | ~174 mi | 1–3 days | $783 – $1,044 | $900 – $1,201 |
| Harrisburg to Jersey City | ~177 mi | 1–3 days | $797 – $1,062 | $916 – $1,221 |
| Pittsburgh to Newark | ~357 mi | 1–3 days | $1,607 – $2,142 | $1,847 – $2,463 |
| Pittsburgh to Paterson | ~358 mi | 1–3 days | $1,611 – $2,148 | $1,853 – $2,470 |
| Pittsburgh to Jersey City | ~365 mi | 1–3 days | $1,643 – $2,190 | $1,889 – $2,518 |
| Erie to Paterson | ~370 mi | 1–3 days | $1,665 – $2,220 | $1,915 – $2,553 |
| Erie to Newark | ~374 mi | 1–3 days | $1,683 – $2,244 | $1,935 – $2,581 |
| Erie to Jersey City | ~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 Pennsylvania
139 of the 223 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 783 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 63 of 422 vehicle inspections (14.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 130 of 783 driver inspections (16.6%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills Transfer & Storage IncGreensburg, PA · USDOT 85531 | 35 | 3 of 20 | 0 of 35 |
| J Cawley Moving LLCHanover Township, PA · USDOT 2117707 | 28 | 0 of 21 | 1 of 28 |
| Bright Eye Movers and Cleaners LLCCamp Hill, PA · USDOT 3597545 | 27 | 5 of 15 | 17 of 27 |
| Superior Moving & Storage IncPhiladelphia, PA · USDOT 390115 | 26 | 2 of 14 | 4 of 26 |
| South Hills Movers IncBethel Park, PA · USDOT 98045 | 26 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 26 |
| We-Haul Moving LLCBethlehem, PA · USDOT 967376 | 25 | 2 of 12 | 2 of 25 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
355 listed household-goods carriers are based in Pennsylvania, 223 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Pennsylvania directory ranks them. At the New Jersey end, 558 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New Jersey, moving costs in New Jersey, or the reverse trip, New Jersey to Pennsylvania. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Pennsylvania to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Philadelphia and Newark, the distance is 85 miles. From our model that is $495 – $817 for a two-bedroom home and $831 – $1,506 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $395 – $663 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $335 – $593. Across the 15 city pairs we price between Pennsylvania and New Jersey, distances run from 80 to 382 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Pennsylvania to New Jersey take?
Philadelphia to Newark 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 Pennsylvania to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from Pennsylvania into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 355 listed movers based in Pennsylvania, 223 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Pennsylvania.
What is the cheapest way to move from Pennsylvania to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $335 – $593 for a two-bedroom home over 85 miles against $495 – $817 with full-service movers. A container, about $395 – $663, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Pennsylvania to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 25,902 people (±3,756) moved from Pennsylvania to New Jersey that year, against about 38,467 (±4,874) from New Jersey to Pennsylvania. That makes Pennsylvania the 2nd-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.