Moving from New Jerseyto 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 8 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| 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.
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 875 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 Tennessee end
274 household-goods carriers are based in Tennessee — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Nashville runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $3,938 – $5,250 | $4,923 – $6,563 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,528 – $6,037 | $5,660 – $7,546 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer. 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 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. Any move that crosses from New Jersey into Tennessee 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 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 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 $5,660 – $7,546 rather than $4,528 – $6,037.