Moving from New Jersey to Utah
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Newark and Salt Lake City it is about 2,284 miles and 5 days on the road (about 42 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,277 to 2,475 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.
- ~2,284 miNewark → Salt Lake City
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $10,278+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,093 people moved from New Jersey to Utah in 2024 (Census estimate, ±860), and about 158 went the other way. Between Newark and Salt Lake City it is about 2,284 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $10,278 – $13,704 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 424 movers based in New Jersey hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Jersey to Utah
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,093 people a year (±860), against about 158 (±154) from Utah to New Jersey, so Utah gains about 935 people a year on this exchange. New Jersey is the 23rd-largest of the 44 states sending people to Utah; Utah took in about 94,553 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson County | Salt Lake County | 98 ±142* |
| Hunterdon County | Salt Lake County | 84 ±77 |
| Somerset County | Salt Lake County | 60 ±79* |
| Ocean County | Salt Lake County | 38 ±59* |
| Cape May County | Utah County | 33 ±44* |
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 Salt Lake City, 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 Utah.
Cost of moving from New Jersey to Utah
At about 2,284 miles, full-service movers should land around $10,278 – $13,704 for a two-bedroom home and $11,820 – $15,760 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $7,400 – $9,867; a freight trailer is $4,933 – $6,578.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,709 – $10,278 | $5,550 – $7,400 | $3,700 – $4,933 |
| 1 bedroom | $9,250 – $12,334 | $6,660 – $8,880 | $4,440 – $5,920 |
| 2 bedrooms | $10,278 – $13,704 | $7,400 – $9,867 | $4,933 – $6,578 |
| 3 bedrooms | $11,820 – $15,760 | $8,510 – $11,347 | $5,673 – $7,565 |
| 4 bedrooms | $13,361 – $17,815 | $9,620 – $12,827 | $6,413 – $8,551 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $15,417 – $20,556 | $11,100 – $14,800 | $7,400 – $9,867 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,284 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 Utah
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paterson to Provo | ~2,277 mi | 7–14 days | $10,247 – $13,662 | $11,783 – $15,711 |
| Paterson to Ogden | ~2,278 mi | 7–14 days | $10,251 – $13,668 | $11,789 – $15,718 |
| Newark to Provo | ~2,280 mi | 7–14 days | $10,260 – $13,680 | $11,799 – $15,732 |
| Newark to Ogden | ~2,281 mi | 7–14 days | $10,265 – $13,686 | $11,804 – $15,739 |
| Paterson to Salt Lake City | ~2,281 mi | 7–14 days | $10,265 – $13,686 | $11,804 – $15,739 |
| Newark to Salt Lake City | ~2,284 mi | 7–14 days | $10,278 – $13,704 | $11,820 – $15,760 |
| Jersey City to Provo | ~2,287 mi | 7–14 days | $10,292 – $13,722 | $11,835 – $15,780 |
| Jersey City to Ogden | ~2,289 mi | 7–14 days | $10,301 – $13,734 | $11,846 – $15,794 |
| Jersey City to Salt Lake City | ~2,291 mi | 7–14 days | $10,310 – $13,746 | $11,856 – $15,808 |
| Paterson to Saint George | ~2,466 mi | 7–14 days | $11,097 – $14,796 | $12,762 – $17,015 |
| Newark to Saint George | ~2,467 mi | 7–14 days | $11,102 – $14,802 | $12,767 – $17,022 |
| Jersey City to Saint George | ~2,475 mi | 7–14 days | $11,138 – $14,850 | $12,808 – $17,078 |
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 Utah end, 119 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Utah, moving costs in Utah, or the reverse trip, Utah 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 Utah moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to Utah?
Between the two states' main cities, Newark and Salt Lake City, the distance is about 2,284 miles. From our model that is $10,278 – $13,704 for a two-bedroom home and $11,820 – $15,760 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $7,400 – $9,867 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,933 – $6,578. Across the 12 city pairs we price between New Jersey and Utah, distances run from 2,277 to 2,475 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Jersey to Utah take?
Newark to Salt Lake City is 5 days on the road (about 42 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 Utah?
Yes. A move from New Jersey into Utah 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 Utah?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,933 – $6,578 for a two-bedroom home over 2,284 miles against $10,278 – $13,704 with full-service movers. A container, about $7,400 – $9,867, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New Jersey to Utah each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,093 people (±860) moved from New Jersey to Utah that year, against about 158 (±154) from Utah to New Jersey. That makes New Jersey the 23rd-largest source of new residents for Utah among the states.