Moving from New Jerseyto 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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 $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home and $795 – $1,425 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $375 – $635; a freight trailer is $325 – $565.
| 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. 15 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 | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Newark to New York City | ~10 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Paterson to Yonkers | ~17 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Jersey City to Yonkers | ~19 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Paterson to New York City | ~19 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Jersey City to Mount Vernon | ~20 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Paterson to Mount Vernon | ~20 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Jersey City to New Rochelle | ~22 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Newark to Yonkers | ~23 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Paterson to New Rochelle | ~24 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Newark to Mount Vernon | ~25 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Newark to New Rochelle | ~28 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 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.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 10 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in New Jersey
589 household-goods carriers in New Jersey are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Flower Transfer Logistics, Sewell · USDOT 346532 · 134 trucks
- Budd Van Lines Inc, Somerset · USDOT 185771 · 124 trucks
- Great Moving & Storage Inc, South Plainfiel · USDOT 3547419 · 70 trucks
- Arena Van Lines Inc, Piscataway · USDOT 3249356 · 29 trucks
- All American Moving & Storage Inc, North Bergen · USDOT 585130 · 22 trucks
At the New York end
984 household-goods carriers are based in New York — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside New York City runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $594 – $969 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $994 – $1,781 |
Transit is same day. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
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 $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home and $795 – $1,425 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $375 – $635 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $325 – $565. 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. Any move that crosses from New Jersey into New York is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from New Jersey to New York?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $325 – $565 for a two-bedroom home over 10 miles against $475 – $775 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $994 – $1,781 rather than $795 – $1,425.