Moving from New Jersey to Louisiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Newark and New Orleans it is about 1,355 miles and 3 days on the road (about 25 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,355 to 1,449 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.
- ~1,355 miNewark → New Orleans
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,098+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 197 people moved from New Jersey to Louisiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±181). Between Newark and New Orleans it is about 1,355 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,098 – $8,130 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 424 movers based in New Jersey hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Jersey to Louisiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 197 people a year (±181). New Jersey is the 33rd-largest of the 43 states sending people to Louisiana; Louisiana took in about 70,992 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington County | St. Tammany Parish | 541 ±579* |
| Essex County | St. Helena Parish | 86 ±107* |
| Essex County | Orleans Parish | 44 ±52* |
| Middlesex County | Orleans Parish | 42 ±68* |
| Mercer County | East Baton Rouge Parish | 41 ±41* |
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.
Newark to New Orleans, 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 New Jersey and Louisiana.
Cost of moving from New Jersey to Louisiana
At about 1,355 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,098 – $8,130 for a two-bedroom home and $7,012 – $9,349 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,390 – $5,854; a freight trailer is $2,927 – $3,902.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,573 – $6,098 | $3,293 – $4,390 | $2,195 – $2,927 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,488 – $7,317 | $3,951 – $5,268 | $2,634 – $3,512 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,098 – $8,130 | $4,390 – $5,854 | $2,927 – $3,902 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,012 – $9,349 | $5,049 – $6,732 | $3,366 – $4,488 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,927 – $10,569 | $5,707 – $7,610 | $3,805 – $5,073 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,146 – $12,195 | $6,585 – $8,780 | $4,390 – $5,854 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,355 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 New Jersey to Louisiana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark to New Orleans | ~1,355 mi | 7–14 days | $6,098 – $8,130 | $7,012 – $9,349 |
| Jersey City to New Orleans | ~1,360 mi | 7–14 days | $6,120 – $8,160 | $7,038 – $9,384 |
| Paterson to New Orleans | ~1,363 mi | 7–14 days | $6,134 – $8,178 | $7,054 – $9,405 |
| Newark to Baton Rouge | ~1,385 mi | 7–14 days | $6,233 – $8,310 | $7,167 – $9,556 |
| Jersey City to Baton Rouge | ~1,391 mi | 7–14 days | $6,260 – $8,346 | $7,198 – $9,598 |
| Paterson to Baton Rouge | ~1,392 mi | 7–14 days | $6,264 – $8,352 | $7,204 – $9,605 |
| Newark to Shreveport | ~1,424 mi | 7–14 days | $6,408 – $8,544 | $7,369 – $9,826 |
| Paterson to Shreveport | ~1,429 mi | 7–14 days | $6,431 – $8,574 | $7,395 – $9,860 |
| Jersey City to Shreveport | ~1,431 mi | 7–14 days | $6,440 – $8,586 | $7,405 – $9,874 |
| Newark to Lafayette | ~1,442 mi | 7–14 days | $6,489 – $8,652 | $7,462 – $9,950 |
| Jersey City to Lafayette | ~1,448 mi | 7–14 days | $6,516 – $8,688 | $7,493 – $9,991 |
| Paterson to Lafayette | ~1,449 mi | 7–14 days | $6,521 – $8,694 | $7,499 – $9,998 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in New Jersey
255 of the 424 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,208 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 200 of 1,351 vehicle inspections (14.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 507 of 2,203 driver inspections (23.0%, against 13.0%). 2 carriers have an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Transfer LogisticsSewell, NJ · USDOT 346532 | 262 | 4 of 201 | 1 of 262 |
| Budd Van Lines IncSomerset, NJ · USDOT 185771 | 107 | 4 of 56 | 9 of 107 |
| Cross Country Long Distance MoversClifton, NJ · USDOT 3051646 | 80 | 11 of 52 | 56 of 80 |
| Moving Express & Storage IncPassaic, NJ · USDOT 2055103 | 62 | 8 of 38 | 14 of 62 |
| Cobra Van Lines Moving SystemHackensack, NJ · USDOT 4309696 | 51 | 6 of 29 | 15 of 51 |
| Imovers LLCEdgewater, NJ · USDOT 3513866 | 47 | 5 of 19 | 16 of 47 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
558 listed household-goods carriers are based in New Jersey, 424 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the New Jersey directory ranks them. At the Louisiana end, 70 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Louisiana, moving costs in Louisiana, or the reverse trip, Louisiana to New Jersey. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from New Jersey
New Jersey to Louisiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to Louisiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Newark and New Orleans, the distance is about 1,355 miles. From our model that is $6,098 – $8,130 for a two-bedroom home and $7,012 – $9,349 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,390 – $5,854 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,927 – $3,902. Across the 12 city pairs we price between New Jersey and Louisiana, distances run from 1,355 to 1,449 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Jersey to Louisiana take?
Newark to New Orleans 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 New Jersey to Louisiana?
Yes. A move from New Jersey into Louisiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 558 listed movers based in New Jersey, 424 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within New Jersey.
What is the cheapest way to move from New Jersey to Louisiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,927 – $3,902 for a two-bedroom home over 1,355 miles against $6,098 – $8,130 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,390 – $5,854, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New Jersey to Louisiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 197 people (±181) moved from New Jersey to Louisiana that year. That makes New Jersey the 33rd-largest source of new residents for Louisiana among the states.