Moving from Kentucky to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Louisville and Newark it is about 747 miles and 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving); the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 678 to 754 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.
- ~747 miLouisville → Newark
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,362+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 509 people moved from Kentucky to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±439), and about 1,083 went the other way. Between Louisville and Newark it is about 747 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,362 – $4,482 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 56 movers based in Kentucky hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Kentucky to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 509 people a year (±439), against about 1,083 (±1,079) from New Jersey to Kentucky, so New Jersey loses about 574 people a year on this exchange. Kentucky is the 25th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fayette County | Burlington County | 66 ±114* |
| Jefferson County | Ocean County | 46 ±69* |
| Christian County | Warren County | 30 ±47* |
| Grayson County | Ocean County | 20 ±22* |
| Fayette County | Cumberland County | 19 ±25* |
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.
Louisville 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 Kentucky and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from Kentucky to New Jersey
At about 747 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,362 – $4,482 for a two-bedroom home and $3,866 – $5,154 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,420 – $3,227; a freight trailer is $1,614 – $2,151.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,521 – $3,362 | $1,815 – $2,420 | $1,210 – $1,614 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,025 – $4,034 | $2,178 – $2,904 | $1,452 – $1,936 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,362 – $4,482 | $2,420 – $3,227 | $1,614 – $2,151 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,866 – $5,154 | $2,783 – $3,711 | $1,856 – $2,474 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,370 – $5,827 | $3,146 – $4,195 | $2,098 – $2,797 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,042 – $6,723 | $3,630 – $4,841 | $2,420 – $3,227 |
Transport only, for an estimated 747 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 Kentucky 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington to Newark | ~678 mi | 3–7 days | $3,051 – $4,068 | $3,509 – $4,678 |
| Lexington to Paterson | ~682 mi | 3–7 days | $3,069 – $4,092 | $3,529 – $4,706 |
| Lexington to Jersey City | ~685 mi | 3–7 days | $3,083 – $4,110 | $3,545 – $4,726 |
| Frankfort to Newark | ~696 mi | 3–7 days | $3,132 – $4,176 | $3,602 – $4,802 |
| Frankfort to Paterson | ~699 mi | 3–7 days | $3,146 – $4,194 | $3,617 – $4,823 |
| Frankfort to Jersey City | ~703 mi | 3–7 days | $3,164 – $4,218 | $3,638 – $4,851 |
| Louisville to Newark | ~747 mi | 3–7 days | $3,362 – $4,482 | $3,866 – $5,154 |
| Louisville to Paterson | ~750 mi | 3–7 days | $3,375 – $4,500 | $3,881 – $5,175 |
| Louisville to Jersey City | ~754 mi | 3–7 days | $3,393 – $4,524 | $3,902 – $5,203 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Kentucky
23 of the 56 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 144 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 79 vehicle inspections (7.6%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 14 of 144 driver inspections (9.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Van LinesLexington, KY · USDOT 3406146 | 50 | 1 of 35 | 2 of 50 |
| My 3 Sons MovingWinchester, KY · USDOT 2934159 | 19 | 0 of 7 | 4 of 19 |
| DZ MovingLouisville, KY · USDOT 2393577 | 15 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 15 |
| Gray TransferLouisville, KY · USDOT 2571490 | 7 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 7 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of LouisvilleLouisville, KY · USDOT 2200587 | 6 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
| Mantra MoversLexington, KY · USDOT 4097785 | 6 | 1 of 5 | 2 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
155 listed household-goods carriers are based in Kentucky, 56 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Kentucky 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 Kentucky. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Kentucky
Kentucky to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Kentucky to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Louisville and Newark, the distance is about 747 miles. From our model that is $3,362 – $4,482 for a two-bedroom home and $3,866 – $5,154 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,420 – $3,227 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,614 – $2,151. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Kentucky and New Jersey, distances run from 678 to 754 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Kentucky to New Jersey take?
Louisville to Newark is 2 days on the road (about 14 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 Kentucky to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from Kentucky into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 155 listed movers based in Kentucky, 56 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Kentucky.
What is the cheapest way to move from Kentucky to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,614 – $2,151 for a two-bedroom home over 747 miles against $3,362 – $4,482 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,420 – $3,227, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Kentucky to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 509 people (±439) moved from Kentucky to New Jersey that year, against about 1,083 (±1,079) from New Jersey to Kentucky. That makes Kentucky the 25th-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.