Moving from North Dakota to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Fargo and Newark it is about 1,399 miles and 3 days on the road (about 25 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,392 to 1,622 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.
- ~1,399 miFargo → Newark
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,296+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 0 people moved from North Dakota to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±226), and about 115 went the other way. Between Fargo and Newark it is about 1,399 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,296 – $8,394 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 22 movers based in North Dakota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from North Dakota to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 0 people a year (±226), against about 115 (±175) from New Jersey to North Dakota, so New Jersey loses about 115 people a year on this exchange. North Dakota is the 39th-largest of the 41 states sending people to New Jersey; New Jersey took in about 149,816 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks County | Burlington County | 88 ±122* |
| Ward County | Camden County | 40 ±53* |
| Burleigh County | Salem County | 22 ±33* |
| Mountrail County | Mercer County | 20 ±32* |
| Burleigh County | Cape May County | 19 ±30* |
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.
Fargo 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 Dakota and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from North Dakota to New Jersey
At about 1,399 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,296 – $8,394 for a two-bedroom home and $7,240 – $9,653 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,533 – $6,044; a freight trailer is $3,022 – $4,029.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,722 – $6,296 | $3,400 – $4,533 | $2,266 – $3,022 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,666 – $7,555 | $4,079 – $5,439 | $2,720 – $3,626 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,296 – $8,394 | $4,533 – $6,044 | $3,022 – $4,029 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,240 – $9,653 | $5,213 – $6,950 | $3,475 – $4,633 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,184 – $10,912 | $5,893 – $7,857 | $3,928 – $5,238 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,443 – $12,591 | $6,799 – $9,066 | $4,533 – $6,044 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,399 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 Dakota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo to Paterson | ~1,392 mi | 7–14 days | $6,264 – $8,352 | $7,204 – $9,605 |
| Fargo to Newark | ~1,399 mi | 7–14 days | $6,296 – $8,394 | $7,240 – $9,653 |
| Fargo to Jersey City | ~1,406 mi | 7–14 days | $6,327 – $8,436 | $7,276 – $9,701 |
| Bismarck to Paterson | ~1,608 mi | 7–14 days | $7,236 – $9,648 | $8,321 – $11,095 |
| Bismarck to Newark | ~1,615 mi | 7–14 days | $7,268 – $9,690 | $8,358 – $11,143 |
| Bismarck to Jersey City | ~1,622 mi | 7–14 days | $7,299 – $9,732 | $8,394 – $11,192 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in North Dakota
12 of the 22 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 136 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 7 of 53 vehicle inspections (13.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 11 of 136 driver inspections (8.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Moving Midwest Moving Company Mmco MMCWest Fargo, ND · USDOT 3263587 | 77 | 3 of 32 | 3 of 77 |
| Reile's Transfer & Delivery IncFargo, ND · USDOT 36127 | 30 | 3 of 11 | 3 of 30 |
| Senske & SonGrand Forks, ND · USDOT 125571 | 5 | none inspected | 0 of 5 |
| 2 Vets Moving CompanyBismarck, ND · USDOT 3003189 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 4 |
| Williston TransferWilliston, ND · USDOT 351315 | 4 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 4 |
| Quality Movers LLCBismarck, ND · USDOT 4271723 | 4 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
28 listed household-goods carriers are based in North Dakota, 22 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the North Dakota 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 Dakota. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from North Dakota
North Dakota to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from North Dakota to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Fargo and Newark, the distance is about 1,399 miles. From our model that is $6,296 – $8,394 for a two-bedroom home and $7,240 – $9,653 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,533 – $6,044 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,022 – $4,029. Across the 6 city pairs we price between North Dakota and New Jersey, distances run from 1,392 to 1,622 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from North Dakota to New Jersey take?
Fargo to Newark is 3 days on the road (about 25 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 North Dakota to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from North Dakota into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 28 listed movers based in North Dakota, 22 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within North Dakota.
What is the cheapest way to move from North Dakota to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,022 – $4,029 for a two-bedroom home over 1,399 miles against $6,296 – $8,394 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,533 – $6,044, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from North Dakota to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 0 people (±226) moved from North Dakota to New Jersey that year, against about 115 (±175) from New Jersey to North Dakota. That makes North Dakota the 39th-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.