Moving from Nebraska to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Omaha and Newark it is about 1,321 miles and 3 days on the road (about 24 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,319 to 1,379 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.
- ~1,321 miOmaha → Newark
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,945+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 400 people moved from Nebraska to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±430), and about 0 went the other way. Between Omaha and Newark it is about 1,321 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,945 – $7,926 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 38 movers based in Nebraska hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Nebraska to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 400 people a year (±430), against about 0 (±175) from New Jersey to Nebraska, so New Jersey gains about 400 people a year on this exchange. Nebraska is the 29th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | Morris County | 60 ±71* |
| Douglas County | Hudson County | 57 ±64* |
| Douglas County | Middlesex County | 38 ±62* |
| Madison County | Camden County | 25 ±39* |
| Douglas County | Gloucester County | 25 ±39* |
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.
Omaha 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 Nebraska and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from Nebraska to New Jersey
At about 1,321 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,945 – $7,926 for a two-bedroom home and $6,836 – $9,115 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,280 – $5,707; a freight trailer is $2,853 – $3,804.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,458 – $5,945 | $3,210 – $4,280 | $2,140 – $2,853 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,350 – $7,133 | $3,852 – $5,136 | $2,568 – $3,424 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,945 – $7,926 | $4,280 – $5,707 | $2,853 – $3,804 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,836 – $9,115 | $4,922 – $6,563 | $3,281 – $4,375 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,728 – $10,304 | $5,564 – $7,419 | $3,709 – $4,946 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,917 – $11,889 | $6,420 – $8,560 | $4,280 – $5,707 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,321 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 Nebraska 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha to Paterson | ~1,319 mi | 7–14 days | $5,936 – $7,914 | $6,826 – $9,101 |
| Omaha to Newark | ~1,321 mi | 7–14 days | $5,945 – $7,926 | $6,836 – $9,115 |
| Omaha to Jersey City | ~1,328 mi | 7–14 days | $5,976 – $7,968 | $6,872 – $9,163 |
| Lincoln to Paterson | ~1,369 mi | 7–14 days | $6,161 – $8,214 | $7,085 – $9,446 |
| Lincoln to Newark | ~1,371 mi | 7–14 days | $6,170 – $8,226 | $7,095 – $9,460 |
| Lincoln to Jersey City | ~1,379 mi | 7–14 days | $6,206 – $8,274 | $7,136 – $9,515 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Nebraska
25 of the 38 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 252 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 24 of 102 vehicle inspections (23.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 15 of 252 driver inspections (6.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| N & W Transfer IncPlattsmouth, NE · USDOT 53226 | 73 | 6 of 24 | 0 of 73 |
| Ford Storage & Moving CompanyOmaha, NE · USDOT 563314 | 73 | 6 of 29 | 1 of 73 |
| Second to None MovingOmaha, NE · USDOT 1791230 | 15 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 15 |
| Cornhusker Moving Group IncOmaha, NE · USDOT 1015106 | 12 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 12 |
| Firefighters on the MovePapillion, NE · USDOT 1686194 | 10 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 10 |
| American Eagle Van Lines IncNorfolk, NE · USDOT 256825 | 10 | 2 of 7 | 0 of 10 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
73 listed household-goods carriers are based in Nebraska, 38 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Nebraska 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 Nebraska. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Nebraska
Nebraska to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Nebraska to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Omaha and Newark, the distance is about 1,321 miles. From our model that is $5,945 – $7,926 for a two-bedroom home and $6,836 – $9,115 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,280 – $5,707 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,853 – $3,804. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Nebraska and New Jersey, distances run from 1,319 to 1,379 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Nebraska to New Jersey take?
Omaha to Newark is 3 days on the road (about 24 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 Nebraska to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from Nebraska into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 73 listed movers based in Nebraska, 38 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Nebraska.
What is the cheapest way to move from Nebraska to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,853 – $3,804 for a two-bedroom home over 1,321 miles against $5,945 – $7,926 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,280 – $5,707, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Nebraska to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 400 people (±430) moved from Nebraska to New Jersey that year, against about 0 (±175) from New Jersey to Nebraska. That makes Nebraska the 29th-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.