Moving from Michigan to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Detroit and Newark it is about 550 miles and about 10 hours; the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 546 to 720 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.
- ~550 miDetroit → Newark
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,475+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,831 people moved from Michigan to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±810), and about 2,646 went the other way. Between Detroit and Newark it is about 550 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,475 – $3,300 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 83 movers based in Michigan hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Michigan to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,831 people a year (±810), against about 2,646 (±1,670) from New Jersey to Michigan, so New Jersey loses about 815 people a year on this exchange. Michigan is the 14th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Muskegon County | Hudson County | 142 ±133 |
| Oakland County | Bergen County | 135 ±191* |
| Oakland County | Camden County | 115 ±133* |
| Wayne County | Morris County | 102 ±146* |
| Washtenaw County | Morris County | 102 ±121* |
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.
Detroit 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 Michigan and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from Michigan to New Jersey
At about 550 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,475 – $3,300 for a two-bedroom home and $2,846 – $3,795 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,782 – $2,376; a freight trailer is $1,188 – $1,584.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,856 – $2,475 | $1,337 – $1,782 | $891 – $1,188 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,228 – $2,970 | $1,604 – $2,138 | $1,069 – $1,426 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,475 – $3,300 | $1,782 – $2,376 | $1,188 – $1,584 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,846 – $3,795 | $2,049 – $2,732 | $1,366 – $1,822 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,218 – $4,290 | $2,317 – $3,089 | $1,544 – $2,059 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,713 – $4,950 | $2,673 – $3,564 | $1,782 – $2,376 |
Transport only, for an estimated 550 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 Michigan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit to Paterson | ~546 mi | 3–7 days | $2,457 – $3,276 | $2,826 – $3,767 |
| Detroit to Newark | ~550 mi | 3–7 days | $2,475 – $3,300 | $2,846 – $3,795 |
| Detroit to Jersey City | ~558 mi | 3–7 days | $2,511 – $3,348 | $2,888 – $3,850 |
| Ann Arbor to Paterson | ~587 mi | 3–7 days | $2,642 – $3,522 | $3,038 – $4,050 |
| Ann Arbor to Newark | ~591 mi | 3–7 days | $2,660 – $3,546 | $3,058 – $4,078 |
| Ann Arbor to Jersey City | ~598 mi | 3–7 days | $2,691 – $3,588 | $3,095 – $4,126 |
| Lansing to Paterson | ~640 mi | 3–7 days | $2,880 – $3,840 | $3,312 – $4,416 |
| Lansing to Newark | ~644 mi | 3–7 days | $2,898 – $3,864 | $3,333 – $4,444 |
| Lansing to Jersey City | ~652 mi | 3–7 days | $2,934 – $3,912 | $3,374 – $4,499 |
| Grand Rapids to Paterson | ~708 mi | 3–7 days | $3,186 – $4,248 | $3,664 – $4,885 |
| Grand Rapids to Newark | ~712 mi | 3–7 days | $3,204 – $4,272 | $3,685 – $4,913 |
| Grand Rapids to Jersey City | ~720 mi | 3–7 days | $3,240 – $4,320 | $3,726 – $4,968 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Michigan
48 of the 83 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 227 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 27 of 102 vehicle inspections (26.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 32 of 227 driver inspections (14.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corrigan Moving Systems Premier RelocationsDearborn, MI · USDOT 153343 | 71 | 15 of 38 | 5 of 71 |
| SM Moving & Freightage LLCTrenton, MI · USDOT 2907353 | 23 | 0 of 5 | 5 of 23 |
| Bintris Moving and StorageBenton Harbor, MI · USDOT 2781399 | 14 | 2 of 11 | 0 of 14 |
| Downriver Moving and FreightRiver Rouge, MI · USDOT 4055424 | 8 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 8 |
| Northeastern Transfer IncPosen, MI · USDOT 465381 | 8 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 8 |
| Personal Touch Moving IncOxford, MI · USDOT 1368276 | 7 | 1 of 4 | 2 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
376 listed household-goods carriers are based in Michigan, 83 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Michigan 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 Michigan. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Michigan
Michigan to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Michigan to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Detroit and Newark, the distance is about 550 miles. From our model that is $2,475 – $3,300 for a two-bedroom home and $2,846 – $3,795 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,782 – $2,376 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,188 – $1,584. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Michigan and New Jersey, distances run from 546 to 720 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Michigan to New Jersey take?
Detroit to Newark is about 10 hours. 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 Michigan to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from Michigan into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 376 listed movers based in Michigan, 83 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Michigan.
What is the cheapest way to move from Michigan to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,188 – $1,584 for a two-bedroom home over 550 miles against $2,475 – $3,300 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,782 – $2,376, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Michigan to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,831 people (±810) moved from Michigan to New Jersey that year, against about 2,646 (±1,670) from New Jersey to Michigan. That makes Michigan the 14th-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.