Moving from New Jersey to Virginia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Newark and Virginia Beach it is about 333 miles and about 6 hours; the 15 city pairs we price between the two states run from 235 to 367 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.
- ~333 miNewark → Virginia Beach
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,499+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 11,018 people moved from New Jersey to Virginia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,698), and about 3,328 went the other way. Between Newark and Virginia Beach it is about 333 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,499 – $1,998 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 424 movers based in New Jersey hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Jersey to Virginia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 11,018 people a year (±2,698), against about 3,328 (±1,632) from Virginia to New Jersey, so Virginia gains about 7,690 people a year on this exchange. New Jersey is the 9th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Virginia; Virginia took in about 265,444 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Morris County | Fairfax County | 365 ±368* |
| Hudson County | Fairfax County | 304 ±167 |
| Burlington County | Fairfax County | 254 ±239 |
| Union County | Richmond City | 236 ±158 |
| Bergen County | Roanoke City | 221 ±292* |
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 Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia.
Cost of moving from New Jersey to Virginia
At about 333 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,499 – $1,998 for a two-bedroom home and $1,723 – $2,298 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,079 – $1,439; a freight trailer is $719 – $959.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,124 – $1,499 | $809 – $1,079 | $539 – $719 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,349 – $1,798 | $971 – $1,295 | $647 – $863 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,499 – $1,998 | $1,079 – $1,439 | $719 – $959 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,723 – $2,298 | $1,241 – $1,654 | $827 – $1,103 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,948 – $2,597 | $1,403 – $1,870 | $935 – $1,247 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,248 – $2,997 | $1,618 – $2,158 | $1,079 – $1,439 |
Transport only, for an estimated 333 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 Virginia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark to Arlington | ~235 mi | 1–3 days | $1,058 – $1,410 | $1,216 – $1,622 |
| Jersey City to Arlington | ~240 mi | 1–3 days | $1,080 – $1,440 | $1,242 – $1,656 |
| Paterson to Arlington | ~244 mi | 1–3 days | $1,098 – $1,464 | $1,263 – $1,684 |
| Newark to Richmond | ~328 mi | 1–3 days | $1,476 – $1,968 | $1,697 – $2,263 |
| Jersey City to Richmond | ~332 mi | 1–3 days | $1,494 – $1,992 | $1,718 – $2,291 |
| Newark to Virginia Beach | ~333 mi | 1–3 days | $1,499 – $1,998 | $1,723 – $2,298 |
| Jersey City to Virginia Beach | ~335 mi | 1–3 days | $1,508 – $2,010 | $1,734 – $2,311 |
| Newark to Norfolk | ~340 mi | 1–3 days | $1,530 – $2,040 | $1,759 – $2,346 |
| Paterson to Richmond | ~340 mi | 1–3 days | $1,530 – $2,040 | $1,759 – $2,346 |
| Jersey City to Norfolk | ~342 mi | 1–3 days | $1,539 – $2,052 | $1,770 – $2,360 |
| Paterson to Virginia Beach | ~347 mi | 1–3 days | $1,562 – $2,082 | $1,796 – $2,394 |
| Newark to Chesapeake | ~353 mi | 1–3 days | $1,589 – $2,118 | $1,827 – $2,436 |
| Paterson to Norfolk | ~354 mi | 1–3 days | $1,593 – $2,124 | $1,832 – $2,443 |
| Jersey City to Chesapeake | ~355 mi | 1–3 days | $1,598 – $2,130 | $1,837 – $2,449 |
| Paterson to Chesapeake | ~367 mi | 1–3 days | $1,652 – $2,202 | $1,899 – $2,532 |
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 Virginia end, 411 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Virginia, moving costs in Virginia, or the reverse trip, Virginia 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 Virginia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to Virginia?
Between the two states' main cities, Newark and Virginia Beach, the distance is about 333 miles. From our model that is $1,499 – $1,998 for a two-bedroom home and $1,723 – $2,298 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,079 – $1,439 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $719 – $959. Across the 15 city pairs we price between New Jersey and Virginia, distances run from 235 to 367 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Jersey to Virginia take?
Newark to Virginia Beach is about 6 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New Jersey to Virginia?
Yes. A move from New Jersey into Virginia 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 Virginia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $719 – $959 for a two-bedroom home over 333 miles against $1,499 – $1,998 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,079 – $1,439, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New Jersey to Virginia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 11,018 people (±2,698) moved from New Jersey to Virginia that year, against about 3,328 (±1,632) from Virginia to New Jersey. That makes New Jersey the 9th-largest source of new residents for Virginia among the states.