Moving from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA
About 229 miles across a state line, from New Jersey into Massachusetts, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA covers about 229 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,031 – $1,374 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 119 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 229 miles, about 4 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,031 – $1,374. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Newark to Boston
| 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Newark to Boston
229 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,145. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,031 to $1,374, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Newark to Boston
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 119 people a year (±64) moved from Essex County, NJ, home to Newark, to Suffolk County, MA, home to Boston. Going the other way: about 58 people a year (±41). Movers from Essex County make up 0.2% of the 64,488 people a year who moved into Suffolk County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 6,536 people a year (±1,517) moving from New Jersey to Massachusetts and about 4,041 people a year (±1,776) from Massachusetts to New Jersey — a net gain for Massachusetts of about 2,495 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Union County, NJ | 5,365 ±874 |
| Hudson County, NJ | 2,777 ±643 |
| Morris County, NJ | 2,393 ±502 |
| Passaic County, NJ | 2,180 ±581 |
| Middlesex County, NJ | 1,890 ±526 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Middlesex County, MA | 15,398 ±1,386 |
| Norfolk County, MA | 7,422 ±847 |
| Essex County, MA | 2,813 ±534 |
| Plymouth County, MA | 2,372 ±493 |
| Worcester County, MA | 1,552 ±260 |
Licensed movers at each end
517 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Newark (922 counting those licensed only inside New Jersey). 317 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 15.1% of their 1,846 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piece of Cake MovingUSDOT 3066988 | New York City · 10 mi | 340 trucks | 383 | 10.2% of 246 |
| Roadway MovingUSDOT 1854436 | New York City · 17 mi | 190 trucks | 236 | 12.0% of 166 |
| Budd Van Lines IncUSDOT 185771 | Somerset · 25 mi | 124 trucks | 107 | 7.1% of 56 |
| Great Moving IncUSDOT 2180117 | Staten Island · 9 mi | 70 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Great Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 3547419 | South Plainfiel · 17 mi | 70 trucks | 20 | 21.4% of 14 |
| Oz Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1058063 | Yonkers · 21 mi | 35 trucks | 27 | 13.3% of 15 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Boston end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Boston: Gentle Giant Moving Company (Winchester, 88 trucks), Olympia Moving & Storage (Watertown Town, 70 trucks), DN Van Lines Moving & Storage (Northborough, 32 trucks), Stairhopper Movers LLC (Everett, 31 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from New Jersey into Massachusetts, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Newark to Boston
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 229 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Boston
A local move inside Boston later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $525 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Boston are Nashua (about 41 mi), Worcester (about 45 mi), Providence (about 48 mi).
Other routes from Newark
All routes from Newark, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Newark to Jersey City, NJ | ~8 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Newark to New York City, NY | ~10 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Newark to Paterson, NJ | ~15 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Newark to Mount Vernon, NY | ~25 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Newark to Bridgeport, CT | ~70 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Newark to Philadelphia, PA | 85 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Newark to Providence, RI | ~189 mi | $851 – $1,134 |
| Newark to Baltimore, MD | ~190 mi | $855 – $1,140 |
Also moving to Boston: from Worcester, MA, from Nashua, NH, from Providence, RI, from Warwick, RI.
Newark to Boston moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Newark to Boston?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 229 miles cost about $773 – $1,031 for a studio, $1,031 – $1,374 for a two-bedroom home and $1,185 – $1,580 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Newark to Boston take?
The drive is about 4 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Newark to Boston?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $495 – $660 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,031 – $1,374 with full-service movers; a moving container is $742 – $989.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Newark to Boston?
Yes. Newark is in New Jersey and Boston is in Massachusetts, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 517 listed movers within 30 miles of Newark hold it.
How many people move from Newark to Boston each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 119 people a year (margin of error ±64) moved from Essex County, which contains Newark, to Suffolk County, which contains Boston.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.