Moving from Indiana to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Indianapolis and Newark it is about 741 miles and 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving); the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 667 to 870 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.
- ~741 miIndianapolis → Newark
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,335+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 2,410 people moved from Indiana to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,557), and about 4,409 went the other way. Between Indianapolis and Newark it is about 741 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,335 – $4,446 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 99 movers based in Indiana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Indiana to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,410 people a year (±1,557), against about 4,409 (±2,646) from New Jersey to Indiana, so New Jersey loses about 1,999 people a year on this exchange. Indiana is the 12th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph County | Middlesex County | 86 ±139* |
| Marion County | Essex County | 82 ±153* |
| Lake County | Essex County | 67 ±95* |
| Lake County | Hudson County | 64 ±96* |
| Monroe County | Bergen County | 52 ±69* |
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.
Indianapolis 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 Indiana and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from Indiana to New Jersey
At about 741 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,335 – $4,446 for a two-bedroom home and $3,835 – $5,113 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,401 – $3,201; a freight trailer is $1,601 – $2,134.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,501 – $3,335 | $1,801 – $2,401 | $1,200 – $1,601 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,001 – $4,001 | $2,161 – $2,881 | $1,441 – $1,921 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,335 – $4,446 | $2,401 – $3,201 | $1,601 – $2,134 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,835 – $5,113 | $2,761 – $3,681 | $1,841 – $2,454 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,335 – $5,780 | $3,121 – $4,161 | $2,081 – $2,774 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,002 – $6,669 | $3,601 – $4,802 | $2,401 – $3,201 |
Transport only, for an estimated 741 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 Indiana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne to Paterson | ~667 mi | 3–7 days | $3,002 – $4,002 | $3,452 – $4,602 |
| Fort Wayne to Newark | ~668 mi | 3–7 days | $3,006 – $4,008 | $3,457 – $4,609 |
| Fort Wayne to Jersey City | ~676 mi | 3–7 days | $3,042 – $4,056 | $3,498 – $4,664 |
| Indianapolis to Newark | ~741 mi | 3–7 days | $3,335 – $4,446 | $3,835 – $5,113 |
| Indianapolis to Paterson | ~741 mi | 3–7 days | $3,335 – $4,446 | $3,835 – $5,113 |
| Indianapolis to Jersey City | ~748 mi | 3–7 days | $3,366 – $4,488 | $3,871 – $5,161 |
| Evansville to Newark | ~863 mi | 3–7 days | $3,884 – $5,178 | $4,466 – $5,955 |
| Evansville to Paterson | ~866 mi | 3–7 days | $3,897 – $5,196 | $4,482 – $5,975 |
| Evansville to Jersey City | ~870 mi | 3–7 days | $3,915 – $5,220 | $4,502 – $6,003 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Indiana
51 of the 99 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 4,745 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 689 of 2,623 vehicle inspections (26.3%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 235 of 4,739 driver inspections (5.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Van Lines IncEvansville, IN · USDOT 125550 | 1,609 | 223 of 888 | 71 of 1,609 |
| Allied Van Lines IncFort Wayne, IN · USDOT 76235 | 970 | 158 of 525 | 38 of 969 |
| North American Moving & StorageFort Wayne, IN · USDOT 70851 | 862 | 149 of 468 | 33 of 861 |
| Wheaton World Wide MovingIndianapolis, IN · USDOT 70719 | 688 | 88 of 405 | 44 of 687 |
| Fastmover Express IncFishers, IN · USDOT 3701508 | 195 | 21 of 102 | 8 of 195 |
| WS Thomas Transfer LLCGreenfield, IN · USDOT 2093310 | 98 | 16 of 59 | 0 of 98 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
166 listed household-goods carriers are based in Indiana, 99 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Indiana 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 Indiana. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Indiana
Indiana to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Indiana to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Indianapolis and Newark, the distance is about 741 miles. From our model that is $3,335 – $4,446 for a two-bedroom home and $3,835 – $5,113 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,401 – $3,201 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,601 – $2,134. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Indiana and New Jersey, distances run from 667 to 870 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Indiana to New Jersey take?
Indianapolis to Newark is 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Indiana to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from Indiana into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 166 listed movers based in Indiana, 99 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Indiana.
What is the cheapest way to move from Indiana to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,601 – $2,134 for a two-bedroom home over 741 miles against $3,335 – $4,446 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,401 – $3,201, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Indiana to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,410 people (±1,557) moved from Indiana to New Jersey that year, against about 4,409 (±2,646) from New Jersey to Indiana. That makes Indiana the 12th-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.