Moving from North Carolina to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Charlotte and Newark it is about 613 miles and 2 days on the road (about 11 hours of driving); the 21 city pairs we price between the two states run from 485 to 623 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.
- ~613 miCharlotte → Newark
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,759+2-bedroom, movers
- 21City routes priced
In short
About 4,950 people moved from North Carolina to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,047), and about 9,282 went the other way. Between Charlotte and Newark it is about 613 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,759 – $3,678 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 238 movers based in North Carolina hold interstate authority.
Who moves from North Carolina to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 4,950 people a year (±2,047), against about 9,282 (±3,207) from New Jersey to North Carolina, so New Jersey loses about 4,332 people a year on this exchange. North Carolina is the 5th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County | Mercer County | 148 ±188* |
| Mecklenburg County | Somerset County | 127 ±137* |
| Mecklenburg County | Cumberland County | 99 ±99* |
| Mecklenburg County | Hudson County | 97 ±73 |
| Pasquotank County | Middlesex County | 91 ±140* |
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.
Charlotte 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 North Carolina and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from North Carolina to New Jersey
At about 613 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,759 – $3,678 for a two-bedroom home and $3,172 – $4,230 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,986 – $2,648; a freight trailer is $1,324 – $1,765.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,069 – $2,759 | $1,490 – $1,986 | $993 – $1,324 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,483 – $3,310 | $1,788 – $2,383 | $1,192 – $1,589 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,759 – $3,678 | $1,986 – $2,648 | $1,324 – $1,765 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,172 – $4,230 | $2,284 – $3,045 | $1,523 – $2,030 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,586 – $4,781 | $2,582 – $3,443 | $1,721 – $2,295 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,138 – $5,517 | $2,979 – $3,972 | $1,986 – $2,648 |
Transport only, for an estimated 613 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 North Carolina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham to Newark | ~485 mi | 3–7 days | $2,183 – $2,910 | $2,510 – $3,347 |
| Durham to Jersey City | ~489 mi | 3–7 days | $2,201 – $2,934 | $2,531 – $3,374 |
| Raleigh to Newark | ~489 mi | 3–7 days | $2,201 – $2,934 | $2,531 – $3,374 |
| Raleigh to Jersey City | ~493 mi | 3–7 days | $2,219 – $2,958 | $2,551 – $3,402 |
| Chapel Hill to Newark | ~494 mi | 3–7 days | $2,223 – $2,964 | $2,556 – $3,409 |
| Durham to Paterson | ~496 mi | 3–7 days | $2,232 – $2,976 | $2,567 – $3,422 |
| Chapel Hill to Jersey City | ~499 mi | 3–7 days | $2,246 – $2,994 | $2,582 – $3,443 |
| Raleigh to Paterson | ~501 mi | 3–7 days | $2,255 – $3,006 | $2,593 – $3,457 |
| Chapel Hill to Paterson | ~506 mi | 3–7 days | $2,277 – $3,036 | $2,619 – $3,491 |
| Greensboro to Newark | ~516 mi | 3–7 days | $2,322 – $3,096 | $2,670 – $3,560 |
| Greensboro to Jersey City | ~521 mi | 3–7 days | $2,345 – $3,126 | $2,696 – $3,595 |
| Greensboro to Paterson | ~527 mi | 3–7 days | $2,372 – $3,162 | $2,727 – $3,636 |
| Winston-Salem to Newark | ~535 mi | 3–7 days | $2,408 – $3,210 | $2,769 – $3,692 |
| Winston-Salem to Jersey City | ~540 mi | 3–7 days | $2,430 – $3,240 | $2,795 – $3,726 |
| Winston-Salem to Paterson | ~545 mi | 3–7 days | $2,453 – $3,270 | $2,820 – $3,761 |
| Fayetteville to Newark | ~548 mi | 3–7 days | $2,466 – $3,288 | $2,836 – $3,781 |
| Fayetteville to Jersey City | ~552 mi | 3–7 days | $2,484 – $3,312 | $2,857 – $3,809 |
| Fayetteville to Paterson | ~560 mi | 3–7 days | $2,520 – $3,360 | $2,898 – $3,864 |
| Charlotte to Newark | ~613 mi | 3–7 days | $2,759 – $3,678 | $3,172 – $4,230 |
| Charlotte to Jersey City | ~618 mi | 3–7 days | $2,781 – $3,708 | $3,198 – $4,264 |
| Charlotte to Paterson | ~623 mi | 3–7 days | $2,804 – $3,738 | $3,224 – $4,299 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in North Carolina
115 of the 238 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 743 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 86 of 374 vehicle inspections (23.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 156 of 742 driver inspections (21.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Distance & Out of State Movers Mayzlin RelocationCharlotte, NC · USDOT 3182355 | 124 | 6 of 76 | 6 of 124 |
| Us Professional MoversFayetteville, NC · USDOT 3836891 | 51 | 11 of 27 | 8 of 51 |
| Holland Transfer CompanyStatesville, NC · USDOT 97145 | 50 | 5 of 18 | 1 of 50 |
| International Van LinesMonroe, NC · USDOT 3135836 | 27 | 1 of 12 | 6 of 27 |
| Fill UPS Moving & Logistics LLCEmerald Isle, NC · USDOT 4269134 | 27 | 2 of 15 | 8 of 27 |
| Coastal Carrier Moving & Storage CompanyWilmington, NC · USDOT 1010926 | 26 | 0 of 8 | 5 of 26 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
412 listed household-goods carriers are based in North Carolina, 238 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the North Carolina 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 North Carolina. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from North Carolina
North Carolina to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from North Carolina to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Charlotte and Newark, the distance is about 613 miles. From our model that is $2,759 – $3,678 for a two-bedroom home and $3,172 – $4,230 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,986 – $2,648 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,324 – $1,765. Across the 21 city pairs we price between North Carolina and New Jersey, distances run from 485 to 623 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from North Carolina to New Jersey take?
Charlotte to Newark is 2 days on the road (about 11 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 North Carolina to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from North Carolina into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 412 listed movers based in North Carolina, 238 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within North Carolina.
What is the cheapest way to move from North Carolina to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,324 – $1,765 for a two-bedroom home over 613 miles against $2,759 – $3,678 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,986 – $2,648, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from North Carolina to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 4,950 people (±2,047) moved from North Carolina to New Jersey that year, against about 9,282 (±3,207) from New Jersey to North Carolina. That makes North Carolina the 5th-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.