Moving from New Jersey to Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Newark and Nashville it is about 875 miles and 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 726 to 1,110 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.
- ~875 miNewark → Nashville
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,938+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,129 people moved from New Jersey to Tennessee in 2024 (Census estimate, ±661), and about 1,122 went the other way. Between Newark and Nashville it is about 875 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,938 – $5,250 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 424 movers based in New Jersey hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Jersey to Tennessee
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,129 people a year (±661), against about 1,122 (±1,019) from Tennessee to New Jersey, so Tennessee gains about 7 people a year on this exchange. New Jersey is the 32nd-largest of the 46 states sending people to Tennessee; Tennessee took in about 191,844 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester County | Shelby County | 223 ±347* |
| Bergen County | Williamson County | 156 ±216* |
| Gloucester County | Knox County | 151 ±229* |
| Morris County | Williamson County | 126 ±148* |
| Bergen County | Davidson County | 121 ±72 |
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 Nashville, 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 Tennessee.
Cost of moving from New Jersey to Tennessee
At about 875 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,938 – $5,250 for a two-bedroom home and $4,528 – $6,037 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,835 – $3,780; a freight trailer is $1,890 – $2,520.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,953 – $3,938 | $2,126 – $2,835 | $1,418 – $1,890 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,544 – $4,725 | $2,552 – $3,402 | $1,701 – $2,268 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,938 – $5,250 | $2,835 – $3,780 | $1,890 – $2,520 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,528 – $6,037 | $3,260 – $4,347 | $2,173 – $2,898 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,119 – $6,825 | $3,686 – $4,914 | $2,457 – $3,276 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,906 – $7,875 | $4,253 – $5,670 | $2,835 – $3,780 |
Transport only, for an estimated 875 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 Tennessee
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark to Knoxville | ~726 mi | 3–7 days | $3,267 – $4,356 | $3,757 – $5,009 |
| Jersey City to Knoxville | ~732 mi | 3–7 days | $3,294 – $4,392 | $3,788 – $5,051 |
| Paterson to Knoxville | ~733 mi | 3–7 days | $3,299 – $4,398 | $3,793 – $5,058 |
| Newark to Chattanooga | ~842 mi | 3–7 days | $3,789 – $5,052 | $4,357 – $5,810 |
| Jersey City to Chattanooga | ~849 mi | 3–7 days | $3,821 – $5,094 | $4,394 – $5,858 |
| Paterson to Chattanooga | ~850 mi | 3–7 days | $3,825 – $5,100 | $4,399 – $5,865 |
| Newark to Nashville | ~875 mi | 3–7 days | $3,938 – $5,250 | $4,528 – $6,037 |
| Paterson to Nashville | ~881 mi | 3–7 days | $3,965 – $5,286 | $4,559 – $6,079 |
| Jersey City to Nashville | ~882 mi | 3–7 days | $3,969 – $5,292 | $4,564 – $6,086 |
| Newark to Memphis | ~1,103 mi | 3–7 days | $4,964 – $6,618 | $5,708 – $7,611 |
| Paterson to Memphis | ~1,108 mi | 3–7 days | $4,986 – $6,648 | $5,734 – $7,645 |
| Jersey City to Memphis | ~1,110 mi | 3–7 days | $4,995 – $6,660 | $5,744 – $7,659 |
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 Tennessee end, 266 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Tennessee, moving costs in Tennessee, or the reverse trip, Tennessee 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 Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Newark and Nashville, the distance is about 875 miles. From our model that is $3,938 – $5,250 for a two-bedroom home and $4,528 – $6,037 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,835 – $3,780 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,890 – $2,520. Across the 12 city pairs we price between New Jersey and Tennessee, distances run from 726 to 1,110 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Jersey to Tennessee take?
Newark to Nashville is 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving). 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 Tennessee?
Yes. A move from New Jersey into Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,890 – $2,520 for a two-bedroom home over 875 miles against $3,938 – $5,250 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,835 – $3,780, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New Jersey to Tennessee each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,129 people (±661) moved from New Jersey to Tennessee that year, against about 1,122 (±1,019) from Tennessee to New Jersey. That makes New Jersey the 32nd-largest source of new residents for Tennessee among the states.