Moving from Jersey City, NJ to Providence, RI
About 183 miles across a state line, from New Jersey into Rhode Island, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Jersey City, NJ to Providence, RI covers about 183 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $824 – $1,098 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 103 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 183 miles, about 3 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $824 – $1,098. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Jersey City to Providence
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $618 – $824 | $445 – $593 | $296 – $395 |
| 1 bedroom | $741 – $988 | $534 – $712 | $356 – $474 |
| 2 bedrooms | $824 – $1,098 | $593 – $791 | $395 – $527 |
| 3 bedrooms | $947 – $1,263 | $682 – $909 | $455 – $606 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,071 – $1,427 | $771 – $1,028 | $514 – $685 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,235 – $1,647 | $889 – $1,186 | $593 – $791 |
Transport only, for an estimated 183 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Jersey City to Providence
183 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $915. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $824 to $1,098, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Jersey City to Providence
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 103 people a year (±69) moved from Hudson County, NJ, home to Jersey City, to Providence County, RI, home to Providence. Going the other way: about 22 people a year (±34). Movers from Hudson County make up 0.4% of the 25,520 people a year who moved into Providence County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,193 people a year (±519) moving from New Jersey to Rhode Island and about 408 people a year (±531) from Rhode Island to New Jersey — a net gain for Rhode Island of about 785 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Bergen County, NJ | 5,699 ±939 |
| Essex County, NJ | 3,452 ±721 |
| Middlesex County, NJ | 3,213 ±778 |
| Union County, NJ | 2,930 ±718 |
| New York County, NY | 2,368 ±577 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Kent County, RI | 3,078 ±603 |
| Bristol County, MA | 2,172 ±493 |
| Bristol County, RI | 1,663 ±424 |
| Worcester County, MA | 1,363 ±403 |
| Middlesex County, MA | 1,310 ±405 |
Licensed movers at each end
521 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Jersey City (937 counting those licensed only inside New Jersey). 319 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 15.0% of their 1,843 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piece of Cake MovingUSDOT 3066988 | New York City · 4 mi | 340 trucks | 383 | 10.2% of 246 |
| Roadway MovingUSDOT 1854436 | New York City · 12 mi | 190 trucks | 236 | 12.0% of 166 |
| Budd Van Lines IncUSDOT 185771 | Somerset · 30 mi | 124 trucks | 107 | 7.1% of 56 |
| Great Moving IncUSDOT 2180117 | Staten Island · 7 mi | 70 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Great Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 3547419 | South Plainfiel · 22 mi | 70 trucks | 20 | 21.4% of 14 |
| Oz Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1058063 | Yonkers · 18 mi | 35 trucks | 27 | 13.3% of 15 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Providence end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Providence: Southcoast Moving Storage and Property Management LLC (New Bedford, 44 trucks), Gallo Moving & Storage LLC (Milford, 17 trucks), All My Sons Moving & Storage of Rhode Island LLC (North Attleboro, 12 trucks), Sterling Moving & Storage Inc (Cranston, 11 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from New Jersey into Rhode Island, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Jersey City to Providence
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 183 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Providence
A local move inside Providence later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $485 – $803 for a two-bedroom home and $813 – $1,479 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Providence are Warwick (about 10 mi), Worcester (about 42 mi), Boston (about 48 mi).
Other routes from Jersey City
All routes from Jersey City, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey City to New York City, NY | ~3 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Jersey City to Newark, NJ | ~8 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Jersey City to Paterson, NJ | ~17 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Jersey City to Mount Vernon, NY | ~20 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Jersey City to Bridgeport, CT | ~64 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Jersey City to Philadelphia, PA | ~92 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Jersey City to Wilmington, DE | ~121 mi | $545 – $726 |
| Jersey City to Boston, MA | 218 mi | $981 – $1,308 |
Also moving to Providence: from Warwick, RI, from Worcester, MA, from Boston, MA, from Hartford, CT.
Jersey City to Providence moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Jersey City to Providence?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 183 miles cost about $618 – $824 for a studio, $824 – $1,098 for a two-bedroom home and $947 – $1,263 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Jersey City to Providence take?
The drive is about 3 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Jersey City to Providence?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $395 – $527 for a two-bedroom home, against $824 – $1,098 with full-service movers; a moving container is $593 – $791.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Jersey City to Providence?
Yes. Jersey City is in New Jersey and Providence is in Rhode Island, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 521 listed movers within 30 miles of Jersey City hold it.
How many people move from Jersey City to Providence each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 103 people a year (margin of error ±69) moved from Hudson County, which contains Jersey City, to Providence County, which contains Providence.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.