Moving from Mississippi to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Jackson and Newark it is about 1,236 miles and 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,236 to 1,291 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.
- ~1,236 miJackson → Newark
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,562+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
Between Jackson and Newark it is about 1,236 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,562 – $7,416 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 41 movers based in Mississippi hold interstate authority.
Jackson 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 Mississippi and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from Mississippi to New Jersey
At about 1,236 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,562 – $7,416 for a two-bedroom home and $6,396 – $8,528 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,005 – $5,340; a freight trailer is $2,670 – $3,560.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,172 – $5,562 | $3,003 – $4,005 | $2,002 – $2,670 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,006 – $6,674 | $3,604 – $4,806 | $2,403 – $3,204 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,562 – $7,416 | $4,005 – $5,340 | $2,670 – $3,560 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,396 – $8,528 | $4,605 – $6,140 | $3,070 – $4,094 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,231 – $9,641 | $5,206 – $6,941 | $3,471 – $4,628 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,343 – $11,124 | $6,007 – $8,009 | $4,005 – $5,340 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,236 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 Mississippi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson to Newark | ~1,236 mi | 7–14 days | $5,562 – $7,416 | $6,396 – $8,528 |
| Jackson to Jersey City | ~1,243 mi | 7–14 days | $5,594 – $7,458 | $6,433 – $8,577 |
| Jackson to Paterson | ~1,243 mi | 7–14 days | $5,594 – $7,458 | $6,433 – $8,577 |
| Gulfport to Newark | ~1,283 mi | 7–14 days | $5,774 – $7,698 | $6,640 – $8,853 |
| Gulfport to Jersey City | ~1,288 mi | 7–14 days | $5,796 – $7,728 | $6,665 – $8,887 |
| Gulfport to Paterson | ~1,291 mi | 7–14 days | $5,810 – $7,746 | $6,681 – $8,908 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Mississippi
23 of the 41 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 502 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 55 of 250 vehicle inspections (22.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 21 of 502 driver inspections (4.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLCGulfport, MS · USDOT 1043597 | 235 | 33 of 109 | 2 of 235 |
| Morgan Van Lines IncBooneville, MS · USDOT 151057 | 180 | 14 of 87 | 2 of 180 |
| Long's Transfer & Storage IncPascagoula, MS · USDOT 243834 | 22 | 0 of 17 | 0 of 22 |
| Armstrong RelocationMadison, MS · USDOT 1925341 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 2 of 6 |
| Two Men and A TruckGulfport, MS · USDOT 2362630 | 6 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 6 |
| Flat Rate Moving Tupelo LLCTupelo, MS · USDOT 3628153 | 6 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
52 listed household-goods carriers are based in Mississippi, 41 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Mississippi 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 Mississippi. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Mississippi
Mississippi to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Mississippi to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Jackson and Newark, the distance is about 1,236 miles. From our model that is $5,562 – $7,416 for a two-bedroom home and $6,396 – $8,528 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,005 – $5,340 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,670 – $3,560. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Mississippi and New Jersey, distances run from 1,236 to 1,291 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Mississippi to New Jersey take?
Jackson to Newark is 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Mississippi to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from Mississippi into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 52 listed movers based in Mississippi, 41 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Mississippi.
What is the cheapest way to move from Mississippi to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,670 – $3,560 for a two-bedroom home over 1,236 miles against $5,562 – $7,416 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,005 – $5,340, splits the difference and gives you days to load.