Moving from Missouri to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Saint Louis and Newark it is about 1,006 miles and 3 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,006 to 1,272 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.
- ~1,006 miSaint Louis → Newark
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,527+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 593 people moved from Missouri to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±532), and about 832 went the other way. Between Saint Louis and Newark it is about 1,006 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,527 – $6,036 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 132 movers based in Missouri hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Missouri to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 593 people a year (±532), against about 832 (±515) from New Jersey to Missouri, so New Jersey loses about 239 people a year on this exchange. Missouri is the 24th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis County | Burlington County | 77 ±123* |
| Boone County | Morris County | 53 ±79* |
| St. Louis County | Bergen County | 48 ±77* |
| St. Louis County | Sussex County | 42 ±69* |
| St. Louis City | Bergen County | 38 ±71* |
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.
Saint Louis 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 Missouri and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from Missouri to New Jersey
At about 1,006 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,527 – $6,036 for a two-bedroom home and $5,206 – $6,941 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,259 – $4,346; a freight trailer is $2,173 – $2,897.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,395 – $4,527 | $2,445 – $3,259 | $1,630 – $2,173 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,074 – $5,432 | $2,933 – $3,911 | $1,956 – $2,608 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,527 – $6,036 | $3,259 – $4,346 | $2,173 – $2,897 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,206 – $6,941 | $3,748 – $4,998 | $2,499 – $3,332 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,885 – $7,847 | $4,237 – $5,650 | $2,825 – $3,766 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,791 – $9,054 | $4,889 – $6,519 | $3,259 – $4,346 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,006 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 Missouri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis to Newark | ~1,006 mi | 3–7 days | $4,527 – $6,036 | $5,206 – $6,941 |
| Saint Louis to Paterson | ~1,007 mi | 3–7 days | $4,532 – $6,042 | $5,211 – $6,948 |
| Saint Louis to Jersey City | ~1,014 mi | 3–7 days | $4,563 – $6,084 | $5,247 – $6,997 |
| Columbia to Newark | ~1,130 mi | 3–7 days | $5,085 – $6,780 | $5,848 – $7,797 |
| Columbia to Paterson | ~1,131 mi | 3–7 days | $5,090 – $6,786 | $5,853 – $7,804 |
| Columbia to Jersey City | ~1,138 mi | 3–7 days | $5,121 – $6,828 | $5,889 – $7,852 |
| Springfield to Newark | ~1,228 mi | 7–14 days | $5,526 – $7,368 | $6,355 – $8,473 |
| Springfield to Paterson | ~1,230 mi | 7–14 days | $5,535 – $7,380 | $6,365 – $8,487 |
| Springfield to Jersey City | ~1,236 mi | 7–14 days | $5,562 – $7,416 | $6,396 – $8,528 |
| Kansas City to Newark | ~1,265 mi | 7–14 days | $5,693 – $7,590 | $6,546 – $8,729 |
| Kansas City to Paterson | ~1,265 mi | 7–14 days | $5,693 – $7,590 | $6,546 – $8,729 |
| Kansas City to Jersey City | ~1,272 mi | 7–14 days | $5,724 – $7,632 | $6,583 – $8,777 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Missouri
51 of the 132 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,422 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 298 of 1,266 vehicle inspections (23.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 131 of 2,416 driver inspections (5.4%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Van LinesFenton, MO · USDOT 77949 | 2,112 | 268 of 1,102 | 71 of 2,110 |
| Carlyle Van Lines IncWarrensburg, MO · USDOT 279780 | 78 | 10 of 35 | 5 of 78 |
| Day Transfer Company IncCape Girardeau, MO · USDOT 2441154 | 45 | 11 of 27 | 6 of 45 |
| Modern Piano MovingSullivan, MO · USDOT 454870 | 19 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 19 |
| Pack and Load Moving and Storage LLCSaint Louis, MO · USDOT 4345256 | 15 | 0 of 8 | 7 of 15 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Kansas LLCKansas City, MO · USDOT 1980643 | 11 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 11 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
238 listed household-goods carriers are based in Missouri, 132 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Missouri 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 Missouri. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Missouri
Missouri to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Missouri to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Saint Louis and Newark, the distance is about 1,006 miles. From our model that is $4,527 – $6,036 for a two-bedroom home and $5,206 – $6,941 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,259 – $4,346 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,173 – $2,897. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Missouri and New Jersey, distances run from 1,006 to 1,272 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Missouri to New Jersey take?
Saint Louis to Newark is 3 days on the road (about 18 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 Missouri to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from Missouri into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 238 listed movers based in Missouri, 132 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Missouri.
What is the cheapest way to move from Missouri to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,173 – $2,897 for a two-bedroom home over 1,006 miles against $4,527 – $6,036 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,259 – $4,346, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Missouri to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 593 people (±532) moved from Missouri to New Jersey that year, against about 832 (±515) from New Jersey to Missouri. That makes Missouri the 24th-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.