Moving from Maryland to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Baltimore and Newark it is about 190 miles and about 3 hours; the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 190 to 233 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.
- ~190 miBaltimore → Newark
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $855+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 1,393 people moved from Maryland to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±756), and about 5,550 went the other way. Between Baltimore and Newark it is about 190 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $855 – $1,140 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 228 movers based in Maryland hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maryland to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,393 people a year (±756), against about 5,550 (±1,553) from New Jersey to Maryland, so New Jersey loses about 4,157 people a year on this exchange. Maryland is the 19th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | Bergen County | 913 ±739 |
| Prince George's County | Hudson County | 193 ±166 |
| Montgomery County | Monmouth County | 182 ±279* |
| Baltimore County | Middlesex County | 177 ±183* |
| Baltimore City | Monmouth County | 167 ±151 |
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.
Baltimore 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 Maryland and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from Maryland to New Jersey
At about 190 miles, full-service movers should land around $855 – $1,140 for a two-bedroom home and $983 – $1,311 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $616 – $821; a freight trailer is $410 – $547.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $641 – $855 | $462 – $616 | $308 – $410 |
| 1 bedroom | $770 – $1,026 | $554 – $739 | $369 – $492 |
| 2 bedrooms | $855 – $1,140 | $616 – $821 | $410 – $547 |
| 3 bedrooms | $983 – $1,311 | $708 – $944 | $472 – $629 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,112 – $1,482 | $800 – $1,067 | $534 – $711 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,283 – $1,710 | $923 – $1,231 | $616 – $821 |
Transport only, for an estimated 190 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 Maryland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore to Newark | ~190 mi | 1–3 days | $855 – $1,140 | $983 – $1,311 |
| Baltimore to Jersey City | ~196 mi | 1–3 days | $882 – $1,176 | $1,014 – $1,352 |
| Baltimore to Paterson | ~199 mi | 1–3 days | $896 – $1,194 | $1,030 – $1,373 |
| Annapolis to Newark | ~202 mi | 1–3 days | $909 – $1,212 | $1,045 – $1,394 |
| Annapolis to Jersey City | ~206 mi | 1–3 days | $927 – $1,236 | $1,066 – $1,421 |
| Annapolis to Paterson | ~212 mi | 1–3 days | $954 – $1,272 | $1,097 – $1,463 |
| Frederick to Newark | ~226 mi | 1–3 days | $1,017 – $1,356 | $1,170 – $1,559 |
| Frederick to Jersey City | ~233 mi | 1–3 days | $1,049 – $1,398 | $1,206 – $1,608 |
| Frederick to Paterson | ~233 mi | 1–3 days | $1,049 – $1,398 | $1,206 – $1,608 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Maryland
163 of the 228 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,592 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 149 of 1,068 vehicle inspections (14.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 312 of 1,592 driver inspections (19.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Van Lines IncTemple Hills, MD · USDOT 388638 | 94 | 20 of 53 | 18 of 94 |
| Town and Country Movers IncGaithersburg, MD · USDOT 418499 | 75 | 10 of 53 | 10 of 75 |
| New Horizon Movers IncGlen Burnie, MD · USDOT 4371650 | 61 | 9 of 40 | 15 of 61 |
| Re Moving America LLCGermantown, MD · USDOT 3580779 | 53 | 4 of 23 | 28 of 53 |
| Graceful Transitions MovingFrederick, MD · USDOT 2637395 | 47 | 2 of 42 | 1 of 47 |
| Zip Van Lines LLCRockville, MD · USDOT 4013353 | 43 | 3 of 22 | 6 of 43 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
414 listed household-goods carriers are based in Maryland, 228 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Maryland 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 Maryland. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Maryland
Maryland to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maryland to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Baltimore and Newark, the distance is about 190 miles. From our model that is $855 – $1,140 for a two-bedroom home and $983 – $1,311 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $616 – $821 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $410 – $547. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Maryland and New Jersey, distances run from 190 to 233 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maryland to New Jersey take?
Baltimore to Newark is about 3 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 Maryland to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from Maryland into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 414 listed movers based in Maryland, 228 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Maryland.
What is the cheapest way to move from Maryland to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $410 – $547 for a two-bedroom home over 190 miles against $855 – $1,140 with full-service movers. A container, about $616 – $821, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maryland to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,393 people (±756) moved from Maryland to New Jersey that year, against about 5,550 (±1,553) from New Jersey to Maryland. That makes Maryland the 19th-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.