Moving from New Jerseyto 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 6 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| 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.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,355 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in New Jersey
589 household-goods carriers in New Jersey are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Flower Transfer Logistics, Sewell · USDOT 346532 · 134 trucks
- Budd Van Lines Inc, Somerset · USDOT 185771 · 124 trucks
- Great Moving & Storage Inc, South Plainfiel · USDOT 3547419 · 70 trucks
- Arena Van Lines Inc, Piscataway · USDOT 3249356 · 29 trucks
- All American Moving & Storage Inc, North Bergen · USDOT 585130 · 22 trucks
At the Louisiana end
72 household-goods carriers are based in Louisiana — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside New Orleans runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $6,098 – $8,130 | $7,623 – $10,163 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,012 – $9,349 | $8,765 – $11,686 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
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. Any move that crosses from New Jersey into Louisiana is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
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 splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $8,765 – $11,686 rather than $7,012 – $9,349.