Moving from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ
About 231 miles across a state line, from District of Columbia into New Jersey, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ covers about 231 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,040 – $1,386 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 110 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 231 miles, about 4 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,040 – $1,386. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Washington to Newark
| 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Washington to Newark
231 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,155. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,040 to $1,386, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Washington to Newark
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 110 people a year (±83) moved from District of Columbia, DC, home to Washington, to Essex County, NJ, home to Newark. Going the other way: about 246 people a year (±129). Movers from District of Columbia make up 0.4% of the 29,409 people a year who moved into Essex County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 304 people a year (±237) moving from District of Columbia to New Jersey and about 2,547 people a year (±899) from New Jersey to District of Columbia — a net gain for District of Columbia of about 2,243 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Prince George's County, MD | 10,730 ±1,168 |
| Montgomery County, MD | 5,618 ±673 |
| Arlington County, VA | 3,566 ±703 |
| Fairfax County, VA | 2,910 ±534 |
| New York County, NY | 1,703 ±345 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Hudson County, NJ | 3,452 ±721 |
| Kings County, NY | 2,691 ±668 |
| Union County, NJ | 2,062 ±447 |
| New York County, NY | 1,903 ±594 |
| Morris County, NJ | 1,731 ±498 |
Licensed movers at each end
299 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Washington (481 counting those licensed only inside District of Columbia). 168 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.8% of their 949 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JK Moving ServicesUSDOT 1065394 | Sterling · 24 mi | 173 trucks | 107 | 12.3% of 57 |
| Eagle Van Lines IncUSDOT 388638 | Temple Hills · 8 mi | 72 trucks | 94 | 37.7% of 53 |
| Town and Country Movers IncUSDOT 418499 | Gaithersburg · 20 mi | 64 trucks | 75 | 18.9% of 53 |
| A&A Transfer LLCUSDOT 503883 | Chantilly · 26 mi | 62 trucks | 9 | 33.3% of 3 |
| MG Moving ServicesUSDOT 2455961 | Sterling · 24 mi | 58 trucks | 38 | 11.1% of 18 |
| Executive Moving Systems IncUSDOT 487595 | Woodbridge · 22 mi | 34 trucks | 20 | 33.3% of 12 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Newark end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Newark: Piece of Cake Moving (New York City, 340 trucks), Roadway Moving (New York City, 190 trucks), Budd Van Lines Inc (Somerset, 124 trucks), Great Moving Inc (Staten Island, 70 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from District of Columbia into New Jersey, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Washington to Newark
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 231 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Newark
A local move inside Newark later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Newark are Jersey City (about 8 mi), New York City (about 10 mi), Paterson (about 15 mi).
Other routes from Washington
All routes from Washington, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington to Arlington, VA | ~4 mi | $525 – $873 |
| Washington to Annapolis, MD | ~35 mi | $525 – $873 |
| Washington to Baltimore, MD | ~42 mi | $525 – $873 |
| Washington to Frederick, MD | ~48 mi | $525 – $873 |
| Washington to Richmond, VA | ~112 mi | $504 – $672 |
| Washington to Wilmington, DE | ~115 mi | $518 – $690 |
| Washington to Philadelphia, PA | ~144 mi | $648 – $864 |
| Washington to Norfolk, VA | ~172 mi | $774 – $1,032 |
Also moving to Newark: from Jersey City, NJ, from New York City, NY, from Paterson, NJ, from Yonkers, NY.
Washington to Newark moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Washington to Newark?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 231 miles cost about $780 – $1,040 for a studio, $1,040 – $1,386 for a two-bedroom home and $1,195 – $1,594 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Washington to Newark take?
The drive is about 4 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Washington to Newark?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $499 – $665 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,040 – $1,386 with full-service movers; a moving container is $748 – $998.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Washington to Newark?
Yes. Washington is in District of Columbia and Newark is in New Jersey, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 299 listed movers within 30 miles of Washington hold it.
How many people move from Washington to Newark each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 110 people a year (margin of error ±83) moved from District of Columbia, which contains Washington, to Essex County, which contains Newark.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.