Moving from New Jersey to Ohio
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Newark and Columbus it is about 545 miles and about 10 hours; the 18 city pairs we price between the two states run from 447 to 659 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.
- ~545 miNewark → Columbus
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,453+2-bedroom, movers
- 18City routes priced
In short
About 6,137 people moved from New Jersey to Ohio in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,556), and about 1,712 went the other way. Between Newark and Columbus it is about 545 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,453 – $3,270 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 424 movers based in New Jersey hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Jersey to Ohio
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 6,137 people a year (±2,556), against about 1,712 (±1,147) from Ohio to New Jersey, so Ohio gains about 4,425 people a year on this exchange. New Jersey is the 14th-largest of the 50 states sending people to Ohio; Ohio took in about 197,890 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Essex County | Franklin County | 810 ±815* |
| Hudson County | Franklin County | 447 ±367 |
| Hunterdon County | Clermont County | 226 ±237* |
| Essex County | Ashtabula County | 121 ±169* |
| Middlesex County | Montgomery County | 113 ±172* |
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 Columbus, 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 Ohio.
Cost of moving from New Jersey to Ohio
At about 545 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,453 – $3,270 for a two-bedroom home and $2,820 – $3,761 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,766 – $2,354; a freight trailer is $1,177 – $1,570.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,839 – $2,453 | $1,324 – $1,766 | $883 – $1,177 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,207 – $2,943 | $1,589 – $2,119 | $1,059 – $1,413 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,453 – $3,270 | $1,766 – $2,354 | $1,177 – $1,570 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,820 – $3,761 | $2,031 – $2,708 | $1,354 – $1,805 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,188 – $4,251 | $2,296 – $3,061 | $1,530 – $2,040 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,679 – $4,905 | $2,649 – $3,532 | $1,766 – $2,354 |
Transport only, for an estimated 545 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 Ohio
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paterson to Akron | ~447 mi | 3–7 days | $2,012 – $2,682 | $2,313 – $3,084 |
| Newark to Akron | ~448 mi | 3–7 days | $2,016 – $2,688 | $2,318 – $3,091 |
| Jersey City to Akron | ~456 mi | 3–7 days | $2,052 – $2,736 | $2,360 – $3,146 |
| Paterson to Cleveland | ~458 mi | 3–7 days | $2,061 – $2,748 | $2,370 – $3,160 |
| Newark to Cleveland | ~460 mi | 3–7 days | $2,070 – $2,760 | $2,381 – $3,174 |
| Jersey City to Cleveland | ~468 mi | 3–7 days | $2,106 – $2,808 | $2,422 – $3,229 |
| Newark to Columbus | ~545 mi | 3–7 days | $2,453 – $3,270 | $2,820 – $3,761 |
| Paterson to Columbus | ~547 mi | 3–7 days | $2,462 – $3,282 | $2,831 – $3,774 |
| Jersey City to Columbus | ~553 mi | 3–7 days | $2,489 – $3,318 | $2,862 – $3,816 |
| Paterson to Toledo | ~570 mi | 3–7 days | $2,565 – $3,420 | $2,950 – $3,933 |
| Newark to Toledo | ~572 mi | 3–7 days | $2,574 – $3,432 | $2,960 – $3,947 |
| Jersey City to Toledo | ~580 mi | 3–7 days | $2,610 – $3,480 | $3,002 – $4,002 |
| Newark to Dayton | ~621 mi | 3–7 days | $2,795 – $3,726 | $3,214 – $4,285 |
| Paterson to Dayton | ~622 mi | 3–7 days | $2,799 – $3,732 | $3,219 – $4,292 |
| Jersey City to Dayton | ~628 mi | 3–7 days | $2,826 – $3,768 | $3,250 – $4,333 |
| Newark to Cincinnati | ~652 mi | 3–7 days | $2,934 – $3,912 | $3,374 – $4,499 |
| Paterson to Cincinnati | ~654 mi | 3–7 days | $2,943 – $3,924 | $3,384 – $4,513 |
| Jersey City to Cincinnati | ~659 mi | 3–7 days | $2,966 – $3,954 | $3,410 – $4,547 |
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 Ohio end, 390 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Ohio, moving costs in Ohio, or the reverse trip, Ohio 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 Ohio moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to Ohio?
Between the two states' main cities, Newark and Columbus, the distance is about 545 miles. From our model that is $2,453 – $3,270 for a two-bedroom home and $2,820 – $3,761 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,766 – $2,354 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,177 – $1,570. Across the 18 city pairs we price between New Jersey and Ohio, distances run from 447 to 659 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Jersey to Ohio take?
Newark to Columbus is about 10 hours. The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New Jersey to Ohio?
Yes. A move from New Jersey into Ohio 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 Ohio?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,177 – $1,570 for a two-bedroom home over 545 miles against $2,453 – $3,270 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,766 – $2,354, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New Jersey to Ohio each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 6,137 people (±2,556) moved from New Jersey to Ohio that year, against about 1,712 (±1,147) from Ohio to New Jersey. That makes New Jersey the 14th-largest source of new residents for Ohio among the states.