Moving from Massachusetts to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Boston and Newark it is about 229 miles and about 4 hours; the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 135 to 229 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.
- ~229 miBoston → Newark
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,031+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 4,041 people moved from Massachusetts to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,776), and about 6,536 went the other way. Between Boston and Newark it is about 229 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,031 – $1,374 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 235 movers based in Massachusetts hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Massachusetts to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 4,041 people a year (±1,776), against about 6,536 (±1,517) from New Jersey to Massachusetts, so New Jersey loses about 2,495 people a year on this exchange. Massachusetts is the 6th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester County | Passaic County | 236 ±182 |
| Suffolk County | Bergen County | 228 ±141 |
| Middlesex County | Hudson County | 226 ±108 |
| Norfolk County | Middlesex County | 149 ±239* |
| Middlesex County | Morris County | 144 ±135 |
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.
Boston 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 Massachusetts and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from Massachusetts to New Jersey
At about 229 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,031 – $1,374 for a two-bedroom home and $1,185 – $1,580 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $742 – $989; a freight trailer is $495 – $660.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $773 – $1,031 | $556 – $742 | $371 – $495 |
| 1 bedroom | $927 – $1,237 | $668 – $890 | $445 – $594 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,031 – $1,374 | $742 – $989 | $495 – $660 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,185 – $1,580 | $853 – $1,138 | $569 – $758 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,340 – $1,786 | $965 – $1,286 | $643 – $857 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,546 – $2,061 | $1,113 – $1,484 | $742 – $989 |
Transport only, for an estimated 229 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 Massachusetts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield to Paterson | ~135 mi | 1–3 days | $608 – $810 | $699 – $932 |
| Springfield to Jersey City | ~142 mi | 1–3 days | $639 – $852 | $735 – $980 |
| Springfield to Newark | ~146 mi | 1–3 days | $657 – $876 | $756 – $1,007 |
| Worcester to Paterson | ~179 mi | 1–3 days | $806 – $1,074 | $926 – $1,235 |
| Worcester to Jersey City | ~184 mi | 1–3 days | $828 – $1,104 | $952 – $1,270 |
| Worcester to Newark | ~189 mi | 1–3 days | $851 – $1,134 | $978 – $1,304 |
| Boston to Jersey City | 218 mi | 1–3 days | $981 – $1,308 | $1,128 – $1,504 |
| Boston to Paterson | ~221 mi | 1–3 days | $995 – $1,326 | $1,144 – $1,525 |
| Boston to Newark | ~229 mi | 1–3 days | $1,031 – $1,374 | $1,185 – $1,580 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Massachusetts
161 of the 235 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,097 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 54 of 471 vehicle inspections (11.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 164 of 1,074 driver inspections (15.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DN Van Lines Moving & StorageNorthborough, MA · USDOT 1141917 | 95 | 4 of 37 | 26 of 95 |
| Gentle Giant Moving CompanyWinchester, MA · USDOT 373544 | 78 | 2 of 41 | 6 of 78 |
| Stairhopper Movers LLCEverett, MA · USDOT 1696867 | 54 | 0 of 16 | 3 of 54 |
| Piece by Piece MoversClinton, MA · USDOT 1971286 | 31 | 0 of 11 | 4 of 31 |
| Olympia Moving & StorageWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 597632 | 30 | 1 of 19 | 3 of 30 |
| Esquire Moving IncWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 2820253 | 24 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 24 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
325 listed household-goods carriers are based in Massachusetts, 235 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Massachusetts
Massachusetts to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Massachusetts to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Boston and Newark, the distance is about 229 miles. From our model that is $1,031 – $1,374 for a two-bedroom home and $1,185 – $1,580 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $742 – $989 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $495 – $660. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Massachusetts and New Jersey, distances run from 135 to 229 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Massachusetts to New Jersey take?
Boston to Newark is about 4 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Massachusetts to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from Massachusetts into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 325 listed movers based in Massachusetts, 235 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Massachusetts.
What is the cheapest way to move from Massachusetts to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $495 – $660 for a two-bedroom home over 229 miles against $1,031 – $1,374 with full-service movers. A container, about $742 – $989, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Massachusetts to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 4,041 people (±1,776) moved from Massachusetts to New Jersey that year, against about 6,536 (±1,517) from New Jersey to Massachusetts. That makes Massachusetts the 6th-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.