Moving from New Jersey to New York
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Newark and New York City it is about 10 miles and under an hour; the 30 city pairs we price between the two states run from 3 to 338 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.
- ~10 miNewark → New York City
- Same dayTypical transit
- $465+2-bedroom, movers
- 30City routes priced
In short
About 36,002 people moved from New Jersey to New York in 2024 (Census estimate, ±5,753), and about 56,799 went the other way. Between Newark and New York City it is about 10 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $465 – $761 in our model, delivered in Same day. 424 movers based in New Jersey hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Jersey to New York
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 36,002 people a year (±5,753), against about 56,799 (±8,244) from New York to New Jersey, so New York loses about 20,797 people a year on this exchange. New Jersey sends more people to New York than any other state; New York took in about 284,868 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson County | New York County | 2,368 ±577 |
| Bergen County | New York County | 1,654 ±372 |
| Hudson County | Kings County | 979 ±281 |
| Essex County | New York County | 966 ±352 |
| Hudson County | Queens County | 850 ±410 |
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.
Newark to New York City, 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 New York.
Cost of moving from New Jersey to New York
At about 10 miles, full-service movers should land around $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $365 – $621; a freight trailer is $325 – $551.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from New Jersey to New York
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 7 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey City to New York City | ~3 mi | Same day | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Newark to New York City | ~10 mi | Same day | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Paterson to Yonkers | ~17 mi | Same day | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Jersey City to Yonkers | ~19 mi | Same day | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Paterson to New York City | ~19 mi | Same day | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Jersey City to Mount Vernon | ~20 mi | Same day | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Paterson to Mount Vernon | ~20 mi | Same day | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Jersey City to New Rochelle | ~22 mi | Same day | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Newark to Yonkers | ~23 mi | Same day | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Paterson to New Rochelle | ~24 mi | Same day | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Newark to Mount Vernon | ~25 mi | Same day | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Newark to New Rochelle | ~28 mi | Same day | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Paterson to Albany | ~142 mi | 1–3 days | $639 – $852 | $735 – $980 |
| Paterson to Schenectady | ~153 mi | 1–3 days | $689 – $918 | $792 – $1,056 |
| Jersey City to Albany | ~156 mi | 1–3 days | $702 – $936 | $807 – $1,076 |
| Newark to Albany | ~156 mi | 1–3 days | $702 – $936 | $807 – $1,076 |
| Newark to Schenectady | ~168 mi | 1–3 days | $756 – $1,008 | $869 – $1,159 |
| Jersey City to Schenectady | ~169 mi | 1–3 days | $761 – $1,014 | $875 – $1,166 |
| Paterson to Utica | ~187 mi | 1–3 days | $842 – $1,122 | $968 – $1,290 |
| Newark to Utica | ~201 mi | 1–3 days | $905 – $1,206 | $1,040 – $1,387 |
| Jersey City to Utica | ~204 mi | 1–3 days | $918 – $1,224 | $1,056 – $1,408 |
| Paterson to Syracuse | ~209 mi | 1–3 days | $941 – $1,254 | $1,082 – $1,442 |
| Newark to Syracuse | ~221 mi | 1–3 days | $995 – $1,326 | $1,144 – $1,525 |
| Jersey City to Syracuse | ~226 mi | 1–3 days | $1,017 – $1,356 | $1,170 – $1,559 |
| Paterson to Rochester | ~274 mi | 1–3 days | $1,233 – $1,644 | $1,418 – $1,891 |
| Newark to Rochester | ~284 mi | 1–3 days | $1,278 – $1,704 | $1,470 – $1,960 |
| Jersey City to Rochester | ~290 mi | 1–3 days | $1,305 – $1,740 | $1,501 – $2,001 |
| Paterson to Buffalo | ~324 mi | 1–3 days | $1,458 – $1,944 | $1,677 – $2,236 |
| Newark to Buffalo | ~331 mi | 1–3 days | $1,490 – $1,986 | $1,713 – $2,284 |
| Jersey City to Buffalo | ~338 mi | 1–3 days | $1,521 – $2,028 | $1,749 – $2,332 |
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 New York end, 954 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New York, moving costs in New York, or the reverse trip, New York 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 New York moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to New York?
Between the two states' main cities, Newark and New York City, the distance is about 10 miles. From our model that is $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $365 – $621 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $325 – $551. Across the 30 city pairs we price between New Jersey and New York, distances run from 3 to 338 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Jersey to New York take?
Newark to New York City is under an hour. The move itself typically takes same day, because at this distance it usually travels on an hourly crew with one truck. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New Jersey to New York?
Yes. A move from New Jersey into New York 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 New York?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $325 – $551 for a two-bedroom home over 10 miles against $465 – $761 with full-service movers. A container, about $365 – $621, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New Jersey to New York each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 36,002 people (±5,753) moved from New Jersey to New York that year, against about 56,799 (±8,244) from New York to New Jersey. No other state sends more people to New York.