Moving from Arkansas to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Little Rock and Newark it is about 1,248 miles and 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,248 to 1,321 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.
- ~1,248 miLittle Rock → Newark
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,616+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 238 people moved from Arkansas to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±265), and about 597 went the other way. Between Little Rock and Newark it is about 1,248 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,616 – $7,488 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 39 movers based in Arkansas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arkansas to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 238 people a year (±265), against about 597 (±597) from New Jersey to Arkansas, so New Jersey loses about 359 people a year on this exchange. Arkansas is the 33rd-largest of the 41 states sending people to New Jersey; New Jersey took in about 149,816 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | Burlington County | 32 ±29 |
| Boone County | Ocean County | 13 ±20* |
| Washington County | Monmouth County | 11 ±18* |
| Lonoke County | Burlington County | 4 ±6* |
| Saline County | Burlington County | 4 ±5* |
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. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Little Rock 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 Arkansas and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from Arkansas to New Jersey
At about 1,248 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,616 – $7,488 for a two-bedroom home and $6,458 – $8,611 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,044 – $5,391; a freight trailer is $2,696 – $3,594.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,212 – $5,616 | $3,033 – $4,044 | $2,022 – $2,696 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,054 – $6,739 | $3,639 – $4,852 | $2,426 – $3,235 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,616 – $7,488 | $4,044 – $5,391 | $2,696 – $3,594 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,458 – $8,611 | $4,650 – $6,200 | $3,100 – $4,133 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,301 – $9,734 | $5,257 – $7,009 | $3,504 – $4,673 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,424 – $11,232 | $6,065 – $8,087 | $4,044 – $5,391 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,248 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.
City-to-city routes from Arkansas to New Jersey
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock to Newark | ~1,248 mi | 7–14 days | $5,616 – $7,488 | $6,458 – $8,611 |
| Little Rock to Paterson | ~1,252 mi | 7–14 days | $5,634 – $7,512 | $6,479 – $8,639 |
| Little Rock to Jersey City | ~1,255 mi | 7–14 days | $5,648 – $7,530 | $6,495 – $8,660 |
| Fayetteville to Newark | ~1,313 mi | 7–14 days | $5,909 – $7,878 | $6,795 – $9,060 |
| Fayetteville to Paterson | ~1,316 mi | 7–14 days | $5,922 – $7,896 | $6,810 – $9,080 |
| Fayetteville to Jersey City | ~1,321 mi | 7–14 days | $5,945 – $7,926 | $6,836 – $9,115 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Arkansas
19 of the 39 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 65 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 8 of 35 vehicle inspections (22.9%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 18 of 65 driver inspections (27.7%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| B2 MovingRogers, AR · USDOT 3219041 | 15 | 2 of 13 | 1 of 15 |
| BluetruckLittle Rock, AR · USDOT 1391571 | 14 | 0 of 5 | 8 of 14 |
| Elite MoversLittle Rock, AR · USDOT 1345746 | 6 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 6 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Little Rock LLCLittle Rock, AR · USDOT 1763223 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 4 |
| Downey Moving & Storage IncConway, AR · USDOT 1783602 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| Jr Brown MovingWhite Hall, AR · USDOT 3046622 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
57 listed household-goods carriers are based in Arkansas, 39 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Arkansas 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 Arkansas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Arkansas
Arkansas to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arkansas to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Little Rock and Newark, the distance is about 1,248 miles. From our model that is $5,616 – $7,488 for a two-bedroom home and $6,458 – $8,611 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,044 – $5,391 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,696 – $3,594. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Arkansas and New Jersey, distances run from 1,248 to 1,321 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arkansas to New Jersey take?
Little Rock to Newark is 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Arkansas to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from Arkansas into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 57 listed movers based in Arkansas, 39 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Arkansas.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arkansas to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,696 – $3,594 for a two-bedroom home over 1,248 miles against $5,616 – $7,488 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,044 – $5,391, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arkansas to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 238 people (±265) moved from Arkansas to New Jersey that year, against about 597 (±597) from New Jersey to Arkansas. That makes Arkansas the 33rd-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.