Moving from Newark, NJ to Las Vegas, NV
About 2,588 miles across a state line, from New Jersey into Nevada, 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 Las Vegas, NV covers about 2,588 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $11,646 – $15,528 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 152 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 2,588 miles from New Jersey to Nevada. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $11,646 – $15,528 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 6 days on the road (about 47 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Newark to Las Vegas
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $8,735 – $11,646 | $6,289 – $8,385 | $4,193 – $5,590 |
| 1 bedroom | $10,481 – $13,975 | $7,547 – $10,062 | $5,031 – $6,708 |
| 2 bedrooms | $11,646 – $15,528 | $8,385 – $11,180 | $5,590 – $7,453 |
| 3 bedrooms | $13,393 – $17,857 | $9,643 – $12,857 | $6,429 – $8,571 |
| 4 bedrooms | $15,140 – $20,186 | $10,901 – $14,534 | $7,267 – $9,689 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $17,469 – $23,292 | $12,578 – $16,770 | $8,385 – $11,180 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,588 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 Las Vegas
2,588 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $12,940. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $11,646 to $15,528, 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 Las Vegas
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 152 people a year (±117) moved from Essex County, NJ, home to Newark, to Clark County, NV, home to Las Vegas. Going the other way: about 19 people a year (±29). Movers from Essex County make up 0.1% of the 101,870 people a year who moved into Clark County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,368 people a year (±855) moving from New Jersey to Nevada.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA | 12,873 ±1,782 |
| Honolulu County, HI | 3,034 ±811 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 2,998 ±761 |
| Riverside County, CA | 2,651 ±799 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 2,648 ±750 |
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 Las Vegas end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Las Vegas: Us Safe Moving LLC (Las Vegas, 25 trucks), All My Sons Moving & Storage of Las Vegas LLC (North Las Vegas, 18 trucks), Royal Moving and Storage LLC (Henderson, 16 trucks), Ace World Wide of Nevada (North Las Vegas, 14 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from New Jersey into Nevada, 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 Las Vegas
Insist on a survey
Over 2,588 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 2,588 miles of handling.
Arriving in Las Vegas
A local move inside Las Vegas later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Las Vegas are Paradise (about 7 mi), Spring Valley (about 9 mi), North Las Vegas (about 11 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 Las Vegas: from Moreno Valley, CA, from Lancaster, CA, from Anaheim, CA, from Bakersfield, CA.
Newark to Las Vegas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Newark to Las Vegas?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 2,588 miles cost about $8,735 – $11,646 for a studio, $11,646 – $15,528 for a two-bedroom home and $13,393 – $17,857 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Newark to Las Vegas take?
The drive is 6 days on the road (about 47 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Newark to Las Vegas?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $5,590 – $7,453 for a two-bedroom home, against $11,646 – $15,528 with full-service movers; a moving container is $8,385 – $11,180.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Newark to Las Vegas?
Yes. Newark is in New Jersey and Las Vegas is in Nevada, 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 Las Vegas each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 152 people a year (margin of error ±117) moved from Essex County, which contains Newark, to Clark County, which contains Las Vegas.
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.