Moving from District of Columbia to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Washington and Newark it is about 231 miles and about 4 hours; the 3 city pairs we price between the two states run from 231 to 241 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.
- ~231 miWashington → Newark
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,040+2-bedroom, movers
- 3City routes priced
In short
About 304 people moved from District of Columbia to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±237), and about 2,547 went the other way. Between Washington and Newark it is about 231 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,040 – $1,386 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 2 movers based in District of Columbia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from District of Columbia to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 304 people a year (±237), against about 2,547 (±899) from New Jersey to District of Columbia, so New Jersey loses about 2,243 people a year on this exchange. District of Columbia is the 32nd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | Middlesex County | 456 ±137 |
| District of Columbia | Mercer County | 218 ±93 |
| District of Columbia | Hudson County | 168 ±105 |
| District of Columbia | Essex County | 110 ±83 |
| District of Columbia | Somerset County | 100 ±90 |
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.
Washington 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 District of Columbia and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from District of Columbia to New Jersey
At about 231 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,040 – $1,386 for a two-bedroom home and $1,195 – $1,594 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $748 – $998; a freight trailer is $499 – $665.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $780 – $1,040 | $561 – $748 | $374 – $499 |
| 1 bedroom | $936 – $1,247 | $674 – $898 | $449 – $599 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,040 – $1,386 | $748 – $998 | $499 – $665 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,195 – $1,594 | $861 – $1,148 | $574 – $765 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,351 – $1,802 | $973 – $1,297 | $649 – $865 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,559 – $2,079 | $1,123 – $1,497 | $748 – $998 |
Transport only, for an estimated 231 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 District of Columbia to New Jersey
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington to Newark | ~231 mi | 1–3 days | $1,040 – $1,386 | $1,195 – $1,594 |
| Washington to Jersey City | ~236 mi | 1–3 days | $1,062 – $1,416 | $1,221 – $1,628 |
| Washington to Paterson | ~241 mi | 1–3 days | $1,085 – $1,446 | $1,247 – $1,663 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in District of Columbia
1 of the 2 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 3 inspections in all. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 3 driver inspections (33.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Anytime Movers LLCWashington, DC · USDOT 4187569 | 3 | none inspected | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
6 listed household-goods carriers are based in District of Columbia, 2 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from District of Columbia
District of Columbia to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from District of Columbia to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Washington and Newark, the distance is about 231 miles. From our model that is $1,040 – $1,386 for a two-bedroom home and $1,195 – $1,594 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $748 – $998 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $499 – $665. Across the 3 city pairs we price between District of Columbia and New Jersey, distances run from 231 to 241 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from District of Columbia to New Jersey take?
Washington to Newark is about 4 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for District of Columbia to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from District of Columbia into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 6 listed movers based in District of Columbia, 2 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within District of Columbia.
What is the cheapest way to move from District of Columbia to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $499 – $665 for a two-bedroom home over 231 miles against $1,040 – $1,386 with full-service movers. A container, about $748 – $998, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from District of Columbia to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 304 people (±237) moved from District of Columbia to New Jersey that year, against about 2,547 (±899) from New Jersey to District of Columbia. That makes District of Columbia the 32nd-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.