Popular Moving Routes in New Jersey
72 routes out of 3 New Jersey cities, priced by home size from one published model: 3 that stay inside the state, 55 that leave it, and a page for New Jersey to every other state.
Prices are estimates from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Licensed-mover counts: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, pulled 2026-09-23. We do not move anyone and nobody pays to be listed.
- 3Cities covered
- 72Routes priced
- 589Licensed movers based here
- $465+Local 2-bed move
In short
With full-service movers, a two-bedroom move out of New Jersey costs about $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 miles and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000 miles, from our published model. Across town it is hourly, about $39 to $49 per mover per hour. We price 72 routes from 3 New Jersey cities.
New Jersey cities with route pages
Each city hub lists every route we price out of it — within New Jersey, regional and long distance — with distance, transit and cost by home size.
Moving within New Jersey
Every pair of New Jersey cities we cover, nearest first. Under 100 miles the job is billed by the hour; past it, on distance and weight. All of them are regulated by New Jersey, not the FMCSA.
| Route | Distance | Drive | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey City to Newark | ~8 mi | < 1 hr | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Newark to Paterson | ~15 mi | < 1 hr | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Jersey City to Paterson | ~17 mi | < 1 hr | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
Leaving New Jersey: the most popular routes
Measured corridors first, then the largest destination metros. Every one crosses a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark to Atlanta, GA | 877 mi | 3–7 days | $3,947 – $5,262 | $4,538 – $6,051 |
| Jersey City to Boston, MA | 218 mi | 1–3 days | $981 – $1,308 | $1,128 – $1,504 |
| Paterson to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,840 mi | 7–14 days | $12,780 – $17,040 | $14,697 – $19,596 |
| Newark to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,841 mi | 7–14 days | $12,785 – $17,046 | $14,702 – $19,603 |
| Jersey City to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,849 mi | 7–14 days | $12,821 – $17,094 | $14,744 – $19,658 |
| Jersey City to Chicago, IL | ~826 mi | 3–7 days | $3,717 – $4,956 | $4,275 – $5,699 |
| Jersey City to Dallas, TX | ~1,596 mi | 7–14 days | $7,182 – $9,576 | $8,259 – $11,012 |
| Newark to Houston, TX | ~1,644 mi | 7–14 days | $7,398 – $9,864 | $8,508 – $11,344 |
| Jersey City to Houston, TX | ~1,651 mi | 7–14 days | $7,430 – $9,906 | $8,544 – $11,392 |
| Newark to Washington, DC | ~231 mi | 1–3 days | $1,040 – $1,386 | $1,195 – $1,594 |
| Jersey City to Miami, FL | ~1,273 mi | 7–14 days | $5,729 – $7,638 | $6,588 – $8,784 |
| Jersey City to Atlanta, GA | ~868 mi | 3–7 days | $3,906 – $5,208 | $4,492 – $5,989 |
| Jersey City to Phoenix, AZ | ~2,493 mi | 7–14 days | $11,219 – $14,958 | $12,901 – $17,202 |
| Newark to Boston, MA | ~229 mi | 1–3 days | $1,031 – $1,374 | $1,185 – $1,580 |
| Newark to Detroit, MI | ~550 mi | 3–7 days | $2,475 – $3,300 | $2,846 – $3,795 |
New Jersey to every other state
Nearest first, measured between each state's main city and New Jersey's. Each page prices every city pair between the two states and lists the interstate carriers based in New Jersey.
What moving from New Jersey costs, by distance
One model for every route: hourly inside 100 miles, distance × home size × service past it. Full-service movers, transport only.
| Distance | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Across town (hourly) | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| 500 miles | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,588 – $3,450 |
| 1,000 miles | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| 2,000 miles | $9,000 – $12,000 | $10,350 – $13,800 |
The New Jersey moving cost guide has city-by-city local rates; licensed movers in New Jersey lists the largest carriers with USDOT numbers.
New Jersey moving routes FAQ
How much does it cost to move within New Jersey?
Across town it is hourly: about $39 to $49 per mover per hour plus around $75 travel, which puts a two-bedroom home at $465 – $761. Between New Jersey cities we price 3 pairs, from Jersey City to Newark at about 8 miles ($465 – $761 for two bedrooms) to Jersey City to Paterson at about 17 miles ($465 – $761).
How much does it cost to move out of New Jersey?
It depends almost entirely on distance. From our model a two-bedroom home is $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000, with full-service movers. The nearest state by main city is New York at about 10 miles; the farthest is Hawaii at about 5,773. Every New Jersey-to-state page prices the exact pair.
Is a move inside New Jersey regulated the same way as one that leaves it?
No. A move that stays inside New Jersey is regulated by the state: what the mover must hold, how it may estimate and what valuation it must offer are set at state level. The moment the truck crosses a state line the FMCSA's rules apply — active interstate authority, a written estimate before loading, the 110% cap on non-binding estimates and an arbitration programme. Ask which set applies before you compare quotes.
How many licensed movers are based in New Jersey?
589 household-goods carriers based in New Jersey are active on the FMCSA register (pulled 2026-09-23). We list the largest by fleet with USDOT and MC numbers so you can read a safety record before you call.