Moving from Minnesota to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and Newark it is about 1,175 miles and 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving); the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,113 to 1,182 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.
- ~1,175 miMinneapolis → Newark
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,288+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
Between Minneapolis and Newark it is about 1,175 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,288 – $7,050 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 92 movers based in Minnesota hold interstate authority.
Minneapolis 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 Minnesota and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to New Jersey
At about 1,175 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,288 – $7,050 for a two-bedroom home and $6,081 – $8,108 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,807 – $5,076; a freight trailer is $2,538 – $3,384.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,966 – $5,288 | $2,855 – $3,807 | $1,904 – $2,538 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,759 – $6,345 | $3,426 – $4,568 | $2,284 – $3,046 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,288 – $7,050 | $3,807 – $5,076 | $2,538 – $3,384 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,081 – $8,108 | $4,378 – $5,837 | $2,919 – $3,892 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,874 – $9,165 | $4,949 – $6,599 | $3,299 – $4,399 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,931 – $10,575 | $5,711 – $7,614 | $3,807 – $5,076 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,175 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 Minnesota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester to Paterson | ~1,113 mi | 3–7 days | $5,009 – $6,678 | $5,760 – $7,680 |
| Rochester to Newark | ~1,118 mi | 3–7 days | $5,031 – $6,708 | $5,786 – $7,714 |
| Rochester to Jersey City | ~1,125 mi | 3–7 days | $5,063 – $6,750 | $5,822 – $7,763 |
| Saint Paul to Paterson | ~1,159 mi | 3–7 days | $5,216 – $6,954 | $5,998 – $7,997 |
| Saint Paul to Newark | ~1,165 mi | 3–7 days | $5,243 – $6,990 | $6,029 – $8,039 |
| Minneapolis to Paterson | ~1,169 mi | 3–7 days | $5,261 – $7,014 | $6,050 – $8,066 |
| Saint Paul to Jersey City | ~1,172 mi | 3–7 days | $5,274 – $7,032 | $6,065 – $8,087 |
| Minneapolis to Newark | ~1,175 mi | 3–7 days | $5,288 – $7,050 | $6,081 – $8,108 |
| Minneapolis to Jersey City | ~1,182 mi | 3–7 days | $5,319 – $7,092 | $6,117 – $8,156 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Minnesota
61 of the 92 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,807 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 199 of 939 vehicle inspections (21.2%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 44 of 1,807 driver inspections (2.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay and BayEagan, MN · USDOT 125630 | 954 | 80 of 507 | 12 of 954 |
| Manning Transfer IncBlaine, MN · USDOT 116111 | 104 | 12 of 51 | 1 of 104 |
| C T XRush City, MN · USDOT 493429 | 87 | 24 of 43 | 1 of 87 |
| Polman Transfer IncWadena, MN · USDOT 116195 | 81 | 8 of 31 | 0 of 81 |
| Berger Transfer & Storage IncSaint Paul, MN · USDOT 125665 | 63 | 5 of 36 | 5 of 63 |
| Cool Fuel TransportationClearwater, MN · USDOT 242597 | 60 | 4 of 25 | 0 of 60 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
273 listed household-goods carriers are based in Minnesota, 92 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Minnesota 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 Minnesota. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Minnesota
Minnesota to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and Newark, the distance is about 1,175 miles. From our model that is $5,288 – $7,050 for a two-bedroom home and $6,081 – $8,108 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,807 – $5,076 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,538 – $3,384. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Minnesota and New Jersey, distances run from 1,113 to 1,182 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to New Jersey take?
Minneapolis to Newark is 3 days on the road (about 21 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 Minnesota to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from Minnesota into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 273 listed movers based in Minnesota, 92 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Minnesota.
What is the cheapest way to move from Minnesota to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,538 – $3,384 for a two-bedroom home over 1,175 miles against $5,288 – $7,050 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,807 – $5,076, splits the difference and gives you days to load.