Moving from Kansas to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Wichita and Newark it is about 1,462 miles and 3 days on the road (about 27 hours of driving); the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,267 to 1,470 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.
- ~1,462 miWichita → Newark
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,579+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
Between Wichita and Newark it is about 1,462 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,579 – $8,772 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 41 movers based in Kansas hold interstate authority.
Wichita 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 Kansas and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from Kansas to New Jersey
At about 1,462 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,579 – $8,772 for a two-bedroom home and $7,566 – $10,088 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,737 – $6,316; a freight trailer is $3,158 – $4,211.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,934 – $6,579 | $3,553 – $4,737 | $2,368 – $3,158 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,921 – $7,895 | $4,263 – $5,684 | $2,842 – $3,790 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,579 – $8,772 | $4,737 – $6,316 | $3,158 – $4,211 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,566 – $10,088 | $5,447 – $7,263 | $3,632 – $4,842 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,553 – $11,404 | $6,158 – $8,211 | $4,105 – $5,474 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,869 – $13,158 | $7,105 – $9,474 | $4,737 – $6,316 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,462 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 Kansas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City to Paterson | ~1,267 mi | 7–14 days | $5,702 – $7,602 | $6,557 – $8,742 |
| Kansas City to Newark | ~1,268 mi | 7–14 days | $5,706 – $7,608 | $6,562 – $8,749 |
| Overland Park to Newark | ~1,274 mi | 7–14 days | $5,733 – $7,644 | $6,593 – $8,791 |
| Overland Park to Paterson | ~1,274 mi | 7–14 days | $5,733 – $7,644 | $6,593 – $8,791 |
| Kansas City to Jersey City | ~1,275 mi | 7–14 days | $5,738 – $7,650 | $6,598 – $8,798 |
| Overland Park to Jersey City | ~1,281 mi | 7–14 days | $5,765 – $7,686 | $6,629 – $8,839 |
| Wichita to Newark | ~1,462 mi | 7–14 days | $6,579 – $8,772 | $7,566 – $10,088 |
| Wichita to Paterson | ~1,463 mi | 7–14 days | $6,584 – $8,778 | $7,571 – $10,095 |
| Wichita to Jersey City | ~1,470 mi | 7–14 days | $6,615 – $8,820 | $7,607 – $10,143 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Kansas
25 of the 41 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 90 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 11 of 62 vehicle inspections (17.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 15 of 90 driver inspections (16.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerber Transfer LLCBonner Springs, KS · USDOT 2391030 | 12 | 1 of 7 | 2 of 12 |
| Dba Mike Hammer Local MovingLenexa, KS · USDOT 2929832 | 8 | 0 of 6 | 2 of 8 |
| Professional Moving & Storage IncLawrence, KS · USDOT 917983 | 8 | 0 of 7 | 2 of 8 |
| American MoversWichita, KS · USDOT 1698749 | 7 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 7 |
| Two Men and A TruckWichita, KS · USDOT 2277955 | 6 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
| Ok Transfer LLCWichita, KS · USDOT 1799712 | 5 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
89 listed household-goods carriers are based in Kansas, 41 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Kansas 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 Kansas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Kansas
Kansas to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Kansas to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Wichita and Newark, the distance is about 1,462 miles. From our model that is $6,579 – $8,772 for a two-bedroom home and $7,566 – $10,088 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,737 – $6,316 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,158 – $4,211. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Kansas and New Jersey, distances run from 1,267 to 1,470 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Kansas to New Jersey take?
Wichita to Newark is 3 days on the road (about 27 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 Kansas to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from Kansas into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 89 listed movers based in Kansas, 41 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Kansas.
What is the cheapest way to move from Kansas to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,158 – $4,211 for a two-bedroom home over 1,462 miles against $6,579 – $8,772 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,737 – $6,316, splits the difference and gives you days to load.