Moving from New Jerseyto 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 30 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.
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 1,644 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 Texas end
2,438 household-goods carriers are based in Texas — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Houston runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $7,398 – $9,864 | $9,248 – $12,330 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,508 – $11,344 | $10,635 – $14,180 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 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 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. Any move that crosses from New Jersey into Texas 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 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 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 $10,635 – $14,180 rather than $8,508 – $11,344.