Moving from New Jersey to Rhode Island
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Newark and Providence it is about 189 miles and about 3 hours; the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 176 to 189 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.
- ~189 miNewark → Providence
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $851+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 1,193 people moved from New Jersey to Rhode Island in 2024 (Census estimate, ±519), and about 408 went the other way. Between Newark and Providence it is about 189 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $851 – $1,134 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 424 movers based in New Jersey hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Jersey to Rhode Island
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,193 people a year (±519), against about 408 (±531) from Rhode Island to New Jersey, so Rhode Island gains about 785 people a year on this exchange. New Jersey is the 7th-largest of the 37 states sending people to Rhode Island; Rhode Island took in about 35,163 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer County | Providence County | 341 ±308 |
| Middlesex County | Providence County | 265 ±300* |
| Bergen County | Providence County | 240 ±321* |
| Somerset County | Providence County | 166 ±166* |
| Hudson County | Providence County | 103 ±69 |
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 Providence, 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 Rhode Island.
Cost of moving from New Jersey to Rhode Island
At about 189 miles, full-service movers should land around $851 – $1,134 for a two-bedroom home and $978 – $1,304 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $612 – $816; a freight trailer is $408 – $544.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $638 – $851 | $459 – $612 | $306 – $408 |
| 1 bedroom | $765 – $1,021 | $551 – $735 | $367 – $490 |
| 2 bedrooms | $851 – $1,134 | $612 – $816 | $408 – $544 |
| 3 bedrooms | $978 – $1,304 | $704 – $939 | $469 – $626 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,106 – $1,474 | $796 – $1,061 | $531 – $708 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,276 – $1,701 | $919 – $1,225 | $612 – $816 |
Transport only, for an estimated 189 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 Rhode Island
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey City to Warwick | ~176 mi | 1–3 days | $792 – $1,056 | $911 – $1,214 |
| Paterson to Warwick | ~176 mi | 1–3 days | $792 – $1,056 | $911 – $1,214 |
| Newark to Warwick | ~182 mi | 1–3 days | $819 – $1,092 | $942 – $1,256 |
| Paterson to Providence | ~182 mi | 1–3 days | $819 – $1,092 | $942 – $1,256 |
| Jersey City to Providence | ~183 mi | 1–3 days | $824 – $1,098 | $947 – $1,263 |
| Newark to Providence | ~189 mi | 1–3 days | $851 – $1,134 | $978 – $1,304 |
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 Rhode Island end, 31 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Rhode Island, moving costs in Rhode Island, or the reverse trip, Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to Rhode Island?
Between the two states' main cities, Newark and Providence, the distance is about 189 miles. From our model that is $851 – $1,134 for a two-bedroom home and $978 – $1,304 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $612 – $816 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $408 – $544. Across the 6 city pairs we price between New Jersey and Rhode Island, distances run from 176 to 189 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Jersey to Rhode Island take?
Newark to Providence is about 3 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New Jersey to Rhode Island?
Yes. A move from New Jersey into Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $408 – $544 for a two-bedroom home over 189 miles against $851 – $1,134 with full-service movers. A container, about $612 – $816, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New Jersey to Rhode Island each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,193 people (±519) moved from New Jersey to Rhode Island that year, against about 408 (±531) from Rhode Island to New Jersey. That makes New Jersey the 7th-largest source of new residents for Rhode Island among the states.