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NJ → PA · 120 miles

New Jersey to Pennsylvania Car Shipping

Door-to-door auto transport from New Jersey to Pennsylvania on professional semi-truck carriers — open, enclosed and expedited.

We move vehicles between New Jersey and Pennsylvania every week. Pickups concentrate around Newark, Jersey City, Paterson and Elizabeth, with delivery into Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown and Erie and the surrounding towns. Very short lane, often best handled as an expedited single-car move.

Distance

120 mi

Transit

1–2 days

Open range

$300–$425

What New Jersey to Pennsylvania transport costs

Open transport on this lane typically runs $300–$425 for a standard sedan or small SUV. Enclosed transport typically runs $425–$625. Large trucks, lifted vehicles, oversized SUVs and inoperable cars price above those ranges because they take more deck space or require winch-equipped equipment.

Price on any lane is set by what a driver will accept to run it that week — not by a per-mile chart. Fuel, seasonal direction of travel, how far the pickup sits off the interstate and how tight your dates are all move the number.

The NJ → PA corridor

Most drivers run this load straight down I-95, joining the highway near Newark and staying on it into Philadelphia. Because origin and destination share a through-route, New Jersey to Pennsylvania loads fill faster than lanes that force a driver to jump corridors mid-trip.

New Jersey sees occasional winter delays, mostly a single storm day at a time rather than a week-long shutdown, so pickup windows stay fairly predictable year-round. Pennsylvania sees occasional winter delays, mostly a single storm day at a time rather than a week-long shutdown, so delivery windows stay fairly predictable year-round.

Timing this route

Plan on roughly 500 miles per day once your vehicle is loaded, which puts this route at 1–2 days in transit.

Lead time on this lane is shorter than a coast-to-coast move. One to three weeks is usually plenty, though October through December and March through May tighten up on anything touching the Mid-Atlantic.

Pickup and delivery access

At roughly 120 miles this is a short regional run, so a driver often loads and delivers within the same dispatch week. Pickup happens at your address wherever a 75-foot rig can legally stop.

Included on every NJ → PA move

  • Door-to-door pickup and delivery
  • Professional semi-truck carriers only
  • $250,000 cargo coverage on open carriers
  • up to $2,000,000 cargo coverage on enclosed carriers
  • Owner Operated
  • Direct driver contact throughout transit

Not sure which type of carrier you need?

Don't worry. You don't have to know whether your vehicle belongs on an open carrier, an enclosed trailer, a winch-equipped truck or specialized equipment. Just tell us what you're shipping, its condition, where it's going and when you need it moved. We'll review the shipment and determine what type of transportation is appropriate.

Please note: Anything that rolls on its own wheels must be roadworthy before pickup. The customer is responsible for repairs — tires, bearings, brakes, lights — and for towing and repair costs if the unit becomes disabled in transit.

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All auto transport is governed by our Terms and Conditions.

  • $250,000 cargo coverage on open carriers
  • up to $2,000,000 cargo coverage on enclosed carriers
  • Licensed & bonded · USDOT #2273104 · MC #774106
  • Owner Operated
  • BBB Accredited Business | A+ Rating

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FAQ

New Jersey to Pennsylvania shipping questions

What route do carriers take from New Jersey to Pennsylvania?
Almost always I-95, picking the highway up near Newark and running it into Philadelphia.
Does weather delay New Jersey to Pennsylvania shipments?
Rarely. Neither end sees sustained winter shutdowns, so the usual causes of delay are traffic, hours-of-service limits and a driver's remaining stops.
How much does it cost to ship a car from New Jersey to Pennsylvania?
Most standard vehicles run $300–$425 open and $425–$625 enclosed. Size, condition, season and how flexible your dates are all move the final number — call for a firm quote on your exact vehicle.
How long does the New Jersey to Pennsylvania trip take?
About 1–2 days once the vehicle is loaded, covering roughly 120 miles at around 500 miles per day.
Should I choose open or enclosed for this route?
Open is the right call for daily drivers and most SUVs. Enclosed makes sense for exotics, collector cars, low-clearance vehicles and anything you would not park outside — it includes up to $2,000,000 cargo coverage on enclosed carriers and a soft-tie system.
How far ahead should I book?
Three to six weeks for October–December arrivals and March–May departures. Off-peak, one to two weeks is usually enough.
Do I need to remove my toll transponder?
Yes. Turn off or remove toll transponders and parking passes before pickup. Tolls incurred by an active transponder are not our responsibility.

Ready to ship New Jersey to Pennsylvania?

Open and enclosed semi-truck carriers, door-to-door delivery and a coordinator who answers the phone.