Moving from New Jerseyto Massachusetts
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Newark and Boston it is about 229 miles and about 4 hours; the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 135 to 229 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Newark to Boston, 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 Massachusetts.
Cost of moving from New Jersey to Massachusetts
At about 229 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,031 – $1,374 for a two-bedroom home and $1,185 – $1,580 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $742 – $989; a freight trailer is $495 – $660.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $773 – $1,031 | $556 – $742 | $371 – $495 |
| 1 bedroom | $927 – $1,237 | $668 – $890 | $445 – $594 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,031 – $1,374 | $742 – $989 | $495 – $660 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,185 – $1,580 | $853 – $1,138 | $569 – $758 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,340 – $1,786 | $965 – $1,286 | $643 – $857 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,546 – $2,061 | $1,113 – $1,484 | $742 – $989 |
Transport only, for an estimated 229 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 Massachusetts
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paterson to Springfield | ~135 mi | 1–3 days | $608 – $810 | $699 – $932 |
| Jersey City to Springfield | ~142 mi | 1–3 days | $639 – $852 | $735 – $980 |
| Newark to Springfield | ~146 mi | 1–3 days | $657 – $876 | $756 – $1,007 |
| Paterson to Worcester | ~179 mi | 1–3 days | $806 – $1,074 | $926 – $1,235 |
| Jersey City to Worcester | ~184 mi | 1–3 days | $828 – $1,104 | $952 – $1,270 |
| Newark to Worcester | ~189 mi | 1–3 days | $851 – $1,134 | $978 – $1,304 |
| Jersey City to Boston | 218 mi | 1–3 days | $981 – $1,308 | $1,128 – $1,504 |
| Paterson to Boston | ~221 mi | 1–3 days | $995 – $1,326 | $1,144 – $1,525 |
| Newark to Boston | ~229 mi | 1–3 days | $1,031 – $1,374 | $1,185 – $1,580 |
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 229 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 Massachusetts end
330 household-goods carriers are based in Massachusetts — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Boston runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,031 – $1,374 | $1,289 – $1,718 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,185 – $1,580 | $1,481 – $1,975 |
Transit is 1 to 3 days. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 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 Massachusetts moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to Massachusetts?
Between the two states' main cities, Newark and Boston, the distance is about 229 miles. From our model that is $1,031 – $1,374 for a two-bedroom home and $1,185 – $1,580 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $742 – $989 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $495 – $660. Across the 9 city pairs we price between New Jersey and Massachusetts, distances run from 135 to 229 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Jersey to Massachusetts take?
Newark to Boston is about 4 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New Jersey to Massachusetts?
Yes. Any move that crosses from New Jersey into Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $495 – $660 for a two-bedroom home over 229 miles against $1,031 – $1,374 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 $1,481 – $1,975 rather than $1,185 – $1,580.