Moving from Florida to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Miami and Newark it is about 1,271 miles and 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving); the 33 city pairs we price between the two states run from 971 to 1,285 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.
- ~1,271 miMiami → Newark
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,720+2-bedroom, movers
- 33City routes priced
In short
About 12,121 people moved from Florida to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,185), and about 22,646 went the other way. Between Miami and Newark it is about 1,271 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,720 – $7,626 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 516 movers based in Florida hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Florida to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 12,121 people a year (±3,185), against about 22,646 (±4,042) from New Jersey to Florida, so New Jersey loses about 10,525 people a year on this exchange. Florida is the 3rd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa County | Union County | 333 ±469* |
| Hillsborough County | Camden County | 311 ±404* |
| Palm Beach County | Monmouth County | 252 ±190 |
| Broward County | Burlington County | 196 ±218* |
| Orange County | Union County | 195 ±188 |
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.
Miami 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 Florida and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from Florida to New Jersey
At about 1,271 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,720 – $7,626 for a two-bedroom home and $6,577 – $8,770 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,118 – $5,491; a freight trailer is $2,745 – $3,660.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,290 – $5,720 | $3,089 – $4,118 | $2,059 – $2,745 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,148 – $6,863 | $3,706 – $4,942 | $2,471 – $3,294 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,720 – $7,626 | $4,118 – $5,491 | $2,745 – $3,660 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,577 – $8,770 | $4,736 – $6,314 | $3,157 – $4,210 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,435 – $9,914 | $5,353 – $7,138 | $3,569 – $4,759 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,579 – $11,439 | $6,177 – $8,236 | $4,118 – $5,491 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,271 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 Florida to New Jersey
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville to Newark | ~971 mi | 3–7 days | $4,370 – $5,826 | $5,025 – $6,700 |
| Jacksonville to Jersey City | ~974 mi | 3–7 days | $4,383 – $5,844 | $5,040 – $6,721 |
| Jacksonville to Paterson | ~983 mi | 3–7 days | $4,424 – $5,898 | $5,087 – $6,783 |
| Gainesville to Newark | ~1,039 mi | 3–7 days | $4,676 – $6,234 | $5,377 – $7,169 |
| Gainesville to Jersey City | ~1,043 mi | 3–7 days | $4,694 – $6,258 | $5,398 – $7,197 |
| Gainesville to Paterson | ~1,052 mi | 3–7 days | $4,734 – $6,312 | $5,444 – $7,259 |
| Tallahassee to Newark | ~1,060 mi | 3–7 days | $4,770 – $6,360 | $5,486 – $7,314 |
| Tallahassee to Jersey City | ~1,064 mi | 3–7 days | $4,788 – $6,384 | $5,506 – $7,342 |
| Tallahassee to Paterson | ~1,071 mi | 3–7 days | $4,820 – $6,426 | $5,542 – $7,390 |
| Orlando to Newark | ~1,091 mi | 3–7 days | $4,910 – $6,546 | $5,646 – $7,528 |
| Orlando to Jersey City | ~1,094 mi | 3–7 days | $4,923 – $6,564 | $5,661 – $7,549 |
| Orlando to Paterson | ~1,104 mi | 3–7 days | $4,968 – $6,624 | $5,713 – $7,618 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Newark | ~1,160 mi | 3–7 days | $5,220 – $6,960 | $6,003 – $8,004 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Jersey City | ~1,162 mi | 3–7 days | $5,229 – $6,972 | $6,013 – $8,018 |
| Tampa to Newark | ~1,167 mi | 3–7 days | $5,252 – $7,002 | $6,039 – $8,052 |
| Tampa to Jersey City | ~1,170 mi | 3–7 days | $5,265 – $7,020 | $6,055 – $8,073 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Paterson | ~1,173 mi | 3–7 days | $5,279 – $7,038 | $6,070 – $8,094 |
| Tampa to Paterson | ~1,180 mi | 3–7 days | $5,310 – $7,080 | $6,107 – $8,142 |
| Saint Petersburg to Newark | ~1,186 mi | 3–7 days | $5,337 – $7,116 | $6,138 – $8,183 |
| Saint Petersburg to Jersey City | ~1,189 mi | 3–7 days | $5,351 – $7,134 | $6,153 – $8,204 |
| Saint Petersburg to Paterson | ~1,199 mi | 3–7 days | $5,396 – $7,194 | $6,205 – $8,273 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Newark | ~1,243 mi | 7–14 days | $5,594 – $7,458 | $6,433 – $8,577 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Jersey City | ~1,245 mi | 7–14 days | $5,603 – $7,470 | $6,443 – $8,591 |
| Cape Coral to Newark | ~1,249 mi | 7–14 days | $5,621 – $7,494 | $6,464 – $8,618 |
| Cape Coral to Jersey City | ~1,252 mi | 7–14 days | $5,634 – $7,512 | $6,479 – $8,639 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Paterson | ~1,257 mi | 7–14 days | $5,657 – $7,542 | $6,505 – $8,673 |
| Cape Coral to Paterson | ~1,262 mi | 7–14 days | $5,679 – $7,572 | $6,531 – $8,708 |
| Hialeah to Newark | ~1,266 mi | 7–14 days | $5,697 – $7,596 | $6,552 – $8,735 |
| Hialeah to Jersey City | ~1,268 mi | 7–14 days | $5,706 – $7,608 | $6,562 – $8,749 |
| Miami to Newark | ~1,271 mi | 7–14 days | $5,720 – $7,626 | $6,577 – $8,770 |
| Miami to Jersey City | ~1,273 mi | 7–14 days | $5,729 – $7,638 | $6,588 – $8,784 |
| Hialeah to Paterson | ~1,280 mi | 7–14 days | $5,760 – $7,680 | $6,624 – $8,832 |
| Miami to Paterson | ~1,285 mi | 7–14 days | $5,783 – $7,710 | $6,650 – $8,866 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Florida
274 of the 516 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,846 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 170 of 901 vehicle inspections (18.9%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 312 of 1,828 driver inspections (17.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Van Lines IncPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 614506 | 104 | 12 of 54 | 7 of 104 |
| Blvd Moving LLCPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 2892909 | 90 | 16 of 67 | 6 of 81 |
| Good Greek Moving and StorageWest Palm Beach, FL · USDOT 2562486 | 77 | 4 of 35 | 6 of 77 |
| Agility Van LinesFort Lauderdale, FL · USDOT 2564711 | 44 | 1 of 18 | 3 of 44 |
| International Van LinesPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 3795167 | 43 | 7 of 33 | 2 of 43 |
| BMS Moving & StorageSarasota, FL · USDOT 716970 | 37 | 2 of 23 | 1 of 31 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
1,652 listed household-goods carriers are based in Florida, 516 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Florida 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 Florida. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Florida
Florida to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Florida to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Miami and Newark, the distance is about 1,271 miles. From our model that is $5,720 – $7,626 for a two-bedroom home and $6,577 – $8,770 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,118 – $5,491 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,745 – $3,660. Across the 33 city pairs we price between Florida and New Jersey, distances run from 971 to 1,285 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Florida to New Jersey take?
Miami 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 Florida to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from Florida into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 1,652 listed movers based in Florida, 516 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Florida.
What is the cheapest way to move from Florida to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,745 – $3,660 for a two-bedroom home over 1,271 miles against $5,720 – $7,626 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,118 – $5,491, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Florida to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 12,121 people (±3,185) moved from Florida to New Jersey that year, against about 22,646 (±4,042) from New Jersey to Florida. That makes Florida the 3rd-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.