Moving from New Jersey to Texas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Newark and Houston it is about 1,644 miles and 4 days on the road (about 30 hours of driving); the 48 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,564 to 2,213 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.
- ~1,644 miNewark → Houston
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,398+2-bedroom, movers
- 48City routes priced
In short
About 11,078 people moved from New Jersey to Texas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,309), and about 2,930 went the other way. Between Newark and Houston it is about 1,644 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,398 – $9,864 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 424 movers based in New Jersey hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Jersey to Texas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 11,078 people a year (±3,309), against about 2,930 (±1,744) from Texas to New Jersey, so Texas gains about 8,148 people a year on this exchange. New Jersey is the 17th-largest of the 50 states sending people to Texas; Texas took in about 556,156 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Passaic County | Harris County | 587 ±683* |
| Hudson County | Harris County | 519 ±344 |
| Middlesex County | Dallas County | 494 ±293 |
| Hudson County | Travis County | 462 ±314 |
| Burlington County | Bexar County | 460 ±230 |
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 Houston, 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 Texas.
Cost of moving from New Jersey to Texas
At about 1,644 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,398 – $9,864 for a two-bedroom home and $8,508 – $11,344 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,327 – $7,102; a freight trailer is $3,551 – $4,735.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,549 – $7,398 | $3,995 – $5,327 | $2,663 – $3,551 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,658 – $8,878 | $4,794 – $6,392 | $3,196 – $4,261 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,398 – $9,864 | $5,327 – $7,102 | $3,551 – $4,735 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,508 – $11,344 | $6,126 – $8,167 | $4,084 – $5,445 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,617 – $12,823 | $6,925 – $9,233 | $4,616 – $6,155 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,097 – $14,796 | $7,990 – $10,653 | $5,327 – $7,102 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,644 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 Texas
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 6 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark to McKinney | ~1,564 mi | 7–14 days | $7,038 – $9,384 | $8,094 – $10,792 |
| Paterson to McKinney | ~1,568 mi | 7–14 days | $7,056 – $9,408 | $8,114 – $10,819 |
| Jersey City to McKinney | ~1,571 mi | 7–14 days | $7,070 – $9,426 | $8,130 – $10,840 |
| Newark to Garland | ~1,574 mi | 7–14 days | $7,083 – $9,444 | $8,145 – $10,861 |
| Newark to Plano | ~1,575 mi | 7–14 days | $7,088 – $9,450 | $8,151 – $10,867 |
| Paterson to Garland | ~1,578 mi | 7–14 days | $7,101 – $9,468 | $8,166 – $10,888 |
| Paterson to Plano | ~1,579 mi | 7–14 days | $7,106 – $9,474 | $8,171 – $10,895 |
| Jersey City to Garland | ~1,581 mi | 7–14 days | $7,115 – $9,486 | $8,182 – $10,909 |
| Jersey City to Plano | ~1,582 mi | 7–14 days | $7,119 – $9,492 | $8,187 – $10,916 |
| Newark to Dallas | ~1,589 mi | 7–14 days | $7,151 – $9,534 | $8,223 – $10,964 |
| Paterson to Dallas | ~1,593 mi | 7–14 days | $7,169 – $9,558 | $8,244 – $10,992 |
| Jersey City to Dallas | ~1,596 mi | 7–14 days | $7,182 – $9,576 | $8,259 – $11,012 |
| Newark to Irving | ~1,596 mi | 7–14 days | $7,182 – $9,576 | $8,259 – $11,012 |
| Paterson to Irving | ~1,600 mi | 7–14 days | $7,200 – $9,600 | $8,280 – $11,040 |
| Jersey City to Irving | ~1,603 mi | 7–14 days | $7,214 – $9,618 | $8,296 – $11,061 |
| Newark to Arlington | ~1,609 mi | 7–14 days | $7,241 – $9,654 | $8,327 – $11,102 |
| Paterson to Arlington | ~1,613 mi | 7–14 days | $7,259 – $9,678 | $8,347 – $11,130 |
| Jersey City to Arlington | ~1,616 mi | 7–14 days | $7,272 – $9,696 | $8,363 – $11,150 |
| Newark to Fort Worth | ~1,621 mi | 7–14 days | $7,295 – $9,726 | $8,389 – $11,185 |
| Paterson to Fort Worth | ~1,625 mi | 7–14 days | $7,313 – $9,750 | $8,409 – $11,212 |
| Jersey City to Fort Worth | ~1,628 mi | 7–14 days | $7,326 – $9,768 | $8,425 – $11,233 |
| Newark to Houston | ~1,644 mi | 7–14 days | $7,398 – $9,864 | $8,508 – $11,344 |
| Jersey City to Houston | ~1,651 mi | 7–14 days | $7,430 – $9,906 | $8,544 – $11,392 |
| Paterson to Houston | ~1,651 mi | 7–14 days | $7,430 – $9,906 | $8,544 – $11,392 |
| Newark to Austin | ~1,753 mi | 7–14 days | $7,889 – $10,518 | $9,072 – $12,096 |
| Paterson to Austin | ~1,758 mi | 7–14 days | $7,911 – $10,548 | $9,098 – $12,130 |
| Jersey City to Austin | ~1,760 mi | 7–14 days | $7,920 – $10,560 | $9,108 – $12,144 |
| Newark to Amarillo | ~1,804 mi | 7–14 days | $8,118 – $10,824 | $9,336 – $12,448 |
| Paterson to Amarillo | ~1,806 mi | 7–14 days | $8,127 – $10,836 | $9,346 – $12,461 |
| Jersey City to Amarillo | ~1,812 mi | 7–14 days | $8,154 – $10,872 | $9,377 – $12,503 |
| Newark to San Antonio | ~1,835 mi | 7–14 days | $8,258 – $11,010 | $9,496 – $12,662 |
| Paterson to San Antonio | ~1,841 mi | 7–14 days | $8,285 – $11,046 | $9,527 – $12,703 |
| Jersey City to San Antonio | ~1,842 mi | 7–14 days | $8,289 – $11,052 | $9,532 – $12,710 |
| Newark to Corpus Christi | ~1,858 mi | 7–14 days | $8,361 – $11,148 | $9,615 – $12,820 |
| Newark to Lubbock | ~1,862 mi | 7–14 days | $8,379 – $11,172 | $9,636 – $12,848 |
| Jersey City to Corpus Christi | ~1,864 mi | 7–14 days | $8,388 – $11,184 | $9,646 – $12,862 |
| Paterson to Corpus Christi | ~1,864 mi | 7–14 days | $8,388 – $11,184 | $9,646 – $12,862 |
| Paterson to Lubbock | ~1,865 mi | 7–14 days | $8,393 – $11,190 | $9,651 – $12,869 |
| Jersey City to Lubbock | ~1,870 mi | 7–14 days | $8,415 – $11,220 | $9,677 – $12,903 |
| Newark to Laredo | ~1,983 mi | 7–14 days | $8,924 – $11,898 | $10,262 – $13,683 |
| Newark to McAllen | ~1,985 mi | 7–14 days | $8,933 – $11,910 | $10,272 – $13,697 |
| Jersey City to Laredo | ~1,989 mi | 7–14 days | $8,951 – $11,934 | $10,293 – $13,724 |
| Paterson to Laredo | ~1,989 mi | 7–14 days | $8,951 – $11,934 | $10,293 – $13,724 |
| Jersey City to McAllen | ~1,991 mi | 7–14 days | $8,960 – $11,946 | $10,303 – $13,738 |
| Paterson to McAllen | ~1,992 mi | 7–14 days | $8,964 – $11,952 | $10,309 – $13,745 |
| Newark to El Paso | ~2,206 mi | 7–14 days | $9,927 – $13,236 | $11,416 – $15,221 |
| Paterson to El Paso | ~2,208 mi | 7–14 days | $9,936 – $13,248 | $11,426 – $15,235 |
| Jersey City to El Paso | ~2,213 mi | 7–14 days | $9,959 – $13,278 | $11,452 – $15,270 |
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 Texas end, 2,409 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Texas, moving costs in Texas, or the reverse trip, Texas 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 Texas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to Texas?
Between the two states' main cities, Newark and Houston, the distance is about 1,644 miles. From our model that is $7,398 – $9,864 for a two-bedroom home and $8,508 – $11,344 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,327 – $7,102 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,551 – $4,735. Across the 48 city pairs we price between New Jersey and Texas, distances run from 1,564 to 2,213 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Jersey to Texas take?
Newark to Houston is 4 days on the road (about 30 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New Jersey to Texas?
Yes. A move from New Jersey into Texas 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 Texas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,551 – $4,735 for a two-bedroom home over 1,644 miles against $7,398 – $9,864 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,327 – $7,102, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New Jersey to Texas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 11,078 people (±3,309) moved from New Jersey to Texas that year, against about 2,930 (±1,744) from Texas to New Jersey. That makes New Jersey the 17th-largest source of new residents for Texas among the states.