Moving from New Jersey to North Dakota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Newark and Fargo it is about 1,399 miles and 3 days on the road (about 25 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,392 to 1,622 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.
- ~1,399 miNewark → Fargo
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,296+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 115 people moved from New Jersey to North Dakota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±175), and about 0 went the other way. Between Newark and Fargo it is about 1,399 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,296 – $8,394 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 424 movers based in New Jersey hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Jersey to North Dakota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 115 people a year (±175), against about 0 (±226) from North Dakota to New Jersey, so North Dakota gains about 115 people a year on this exchange. New Jersey is the 29th-largest of the 42 states sending people to North Dakota; North Dakota took in about 27,062 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer County | Cass County | 273 ±280* |
| Mercer County | Grand Forks County | 33 ±44* |
| Essex County | Cass County | 30 ±52* |
| Camden County | Morton County | 20 ±33* |
| Camden County | Stark County | 15 ±25* |
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 Fargo, 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 North Dakota.
Cost of moving from New Jersey to North Dakota
At about 1,399 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,296 – $8,394 for a two-bedroom home and $7,240 – $9,653 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,533 – $6,044; a freight trailer is $3,022 – $4,029.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,722 – $6,296 | $3,400 – $4,533 | $2,266 – $3,022 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,666 – $7,555 | $4,079 – $5,439 | $2,720 – $3,626 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,296 – $8,394 | $4,533 – $6,044 | $3,022 – $4,029 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,240 – $9,653 | $5,213 – $6,950 | $3,475 – $4,633 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,184 – $10,912 | $5,893 – $7,857 | $3,928 – $5,238 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,443 – $12,591 | $6,799 – $9,066 | $4,533 – $6,044 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,399 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 North Dakota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paterson to Fargo | ~1,392 mi | 7–14 days | $6,264 – $8,352 | $7,204 – $9,605 |
| Newark to Fargo | ~1,399 mi | 7–14 days | $6,296 – $8,394 | $7,240 – $9,653 |
| Jersey City to Fargo | ~1,406 mi | 7–14 days | $6,327 – $8,436 | $7,276 – $9,701 |
| Paterson to Bismarck | ~1,608 mi | 7–14 days | $7,236 – $9,648 | $8,321 – $11,095 |
| Newark to Bismarck | ~1,615 mi | 7–14 days | $7,268 – $9,690 | $8,358 – $11,143 |
| Jersey City to Bismarck | ~1,622 mi | 7–14 days | $7,299 – $9,732 | $8,394 – $11,192 |
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 North Dakota end, 28 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in North Dakota, moving costs in North Dakota, or the reverse trip, North Dakota 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 North Dakota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to North Dakota?
Between the two states' main cities, Newark and Fargo, the distance is about 1,399 miles. From our model that is $6,296 – $8,394 for a two-bedroom home and $7,240 – $9,653 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,533 – $6,044 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,022 – $4,029. Across the 6 city pairs we price between New Jersey and North Dakota, distances run from 1,392 to 1,622 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Jersey to North Dakota take?
Newark to Fargo 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 North Dakota?
Yes. A move from New Jersey into North Dakota 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 North Dakota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,022 – $4,029 for a two-bedroom home over 1,399 miles against $6,296 – $8,394 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,533 – $6,044, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New Jersey to North Dakota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 115 people (±175) moved from New Jersey to North Dakota that year, against about 0 (±226) from North Dakota to New Jersey. That makes New Jersey the 29th-largest source of new residents for North Dakota among the states.