Moving from New Jersey to Missouri
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Newark and Saint Louis it is about 1,006 miles and 3 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,006 to 1,272 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.
- ~1,006 miNewark → Saint Louis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,527+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 832 people moved from New Jersey to Missouri in 2024 (Census estimate, ±515), and about 593 went the other way. Between Newark and Saint Louis it is about 1,006 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,527 – $6,036 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 424 movers based in New Jersey hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Jersey to Missouri
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 832 people a year (±515), against about 593 (±532) from Missouri to New Jersey, so Missouri gains about 239 people a year on this exchange. New Jersey is the 33rd-largest of the 45 states sending people to Missouri; Missouri took in about 139,911 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer County | St. Louis County | 235 ±146 |
| Hudson County | St. Louis County | 157 ±215* |
| Morris County | St. Louis County | 138 ±152* |
| Essex County | St. Charles County | 120 ±172* |
| Middlesex County | Pulaski County | 113 ±116* |
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 Saint Louis, 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 Missouri.
Cost of moving from New Jersey to Missouri
At about 1,006 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,527 – $6,036 for a two-bedroom home and $5,206 – $6,941 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,259 – $4,346; a freight trailer is $2,173 – $2,897.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,395 – $4,527 | $2,445 – $3,259 | $1,630 – $2,173 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,074 – $5,432 | $2,933 – $3,911 | $1,956 – $2,608 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,527 – $6,036 | $3,259 – $4,346 | $2,173 – $2,897 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,206 – $6,941 | $3,748 – $4,998 | $2,499 – $3,332 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,885 – $7,847 | $4,237 – $5,650 | $2,825 – $3,766 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,791 – $9,054 | $4,889 – $6,519 | $3,259 – $4,346 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,006 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 Missouri
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark to Saint Louis | ~1,006 mi | 3–7 days | $4,527 – $6,036 | $5,206 – $6,941 |
| Paterson to Saint Louis | ~1,007 mi | 3–7 days | $4,532 – $6,042 | $5,211 – $6,948 |
| Jersey City to Saint Louis | ~1,014 mi | 3–7 days | $4,563 – $6,084 | $5,247 – $6,997 |
| Newark to Columbia | ~1,130 mi | 3–7 days | $5,085 – $6,780 | $5,848 – $7,797 |
| Paterson to Columbia | ~1,131 mi | 3–7 days | $5,090 – $6,786 | $5,853 – $7,804 |
| Jersey City to Columbia | ~1,138 mi | 3–7 days | $5,121 – $6,828 | $5,889 – $7,852 |
| Newark to Springfield | ~1,228 mi | 7–14 days | $5,526 – $7,368 | $6,355 – $8,473 |
| Paterson to Springfield | ~1,230 mi | 7–14 days | $5,535 – $7,380 | $6,365 – $8,487 |
| Jersey City to Springfield | ~1,236 mi | 7–14 days | $5,562 – $7,416 | $6,396 – $8,528 |
| Newark to Kansas City | ~1,265 mi | 7–14 days | $5,693 – $7,590 | $6,546 – $8,729 |
| Paterson to Kansas City | ~1,265 mi | 7–14 days | $5,693 – $7,590 | $6,546 – $8,729 |
| Jersey City to Kansas City | ~1,272 mi | 7–14 days | $5,724 – $7,632 | $6,583 – $8,777 |
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 Missouri end, 238 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Missouri, moving costs in Missouri, or the reverse trip, Missouri 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 Missouri moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to Missouri?
Between the two states' main cities, Newark and Saint Louis, the distance is about 1,006 miles. From our model that is $4,527 – $6,036 for a two-bedroom home and $5,206 – $6,941 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,259 – $4,346 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,173 – $2,897. Across the 12 city pairs we price between New Jersey and Missouri, distances run from 1,006 to 1,272 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Jersey to Missouri take?
Newark to Saint Louis is 3 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New Jersey to Missouri?
Yes. A move from New Jersey into Missouri 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 Missouri?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,173 – $2,897 for a two-bedroom home over 1,006 miles against $4,527 – $6,036 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,259 – $4,346, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New Jersey to Missouri each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 832 people (±515) moved from New Jersey to Missouri that year, against about 593 (±532) from Missouri to New Jersey. That makes New Jersey the 33rd-largest source of new residents for Missouri among the states.