Moving from Floridato 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 20 have 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.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,271 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Florida
2,045 household-goods carriers in Florida are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Suddath Workplace Solutions, Jacksonville · USDOT 3527089 · 193 trucks
- Bms Moving & Storage, Sarasota · USDOT 716970 · 145 trucks
- Good Greek Moving And Storage, West Palm Beach · USDOT 2562486 · 83 trucks
- American Van Lines Inc, Pompano Beach · USDOT 614506 · 81 trucks
- First Class Moving Systems Inc, Tampa · USDOT 944759 · 50 trucks
At the New Jersey end
589 household-goods carriers are based in New Jersey — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Newark runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $5,720 – $7,626 | $7,150 – $9,533 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,577 – $8,770 | $8,221 – $10,963 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
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. Any move that crosses from Florida into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
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 splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $8,221 – $10,963 rather than $6,577 – $8,770.