Moving from New Jersey to Washington
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Newark and Seattle it is about 2,791 miles and 6 days on the road (about 51 hours of driving); the 15 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,518 to 2,840 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.
- ~2,791 miNewark → Seattle
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $12,560+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 1,643 people moved from New Jersey to Washington in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,048), and about 643 went the other way. Between Newark and Seattle it is about 2,791 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $12,560 – $16,746 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 424 movers based in New Jersey hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Jersey to Washington
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,643 people a year (±1,048), against about 643 (±401) from Washington to New Jersey, so Washington gains about 1,000 people a year on this exchange. New Jersey is the 31st-largest of the 48 states sending people to Washington; Washington took in about 221,646 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson County | King County | 689 ±314 |
| Mercer County | King County | 364 ±305 |
| Middlesex County | King County | 220 ±175 |
| Essex County | King County | 138 ±131 |
| Atlantic County | Spokane County | 126 ±177* |
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 Seattle, 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 Washington.
Cost of moving from New Jersey to Washington
At about 2,791 miles, full-service movers should land around $12,560 – $16,746 for a two-bedroom home and $14,443 – $19,258 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $9,043 – $12,057; a freight trailer is $6,029 – $8,038.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,420 – $12,560 | $6,782 – $9,043 | $4,521 – $6,029 |
| 1 bedroom | $11,304 – $15,071 | $8,139 – $10,851 | $5,426 – $7,234 |
| 2 bedrooms | $12,560 – $16,746 | $9,043 – $12,057 | $6,029 – $8,038 |
| 3 bedrooms | $14,443 – $19,258 | $10,399 – $13,866 | $6,933 – $9,244 |
| 4 bedrooms | $16,327 – $21,770 | $11,756 – $15,674 | $7,837 – $10,450 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $18,839 – $25,119 | $13,564 – $18,086 | $9,043 – $12,057 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,791 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 Washington
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paterson to Spokane | ~2,518 mi | 7–14 days | $11,331 – $15,108 | $13,031 – $17,374 |
| Newark to Spokane | ~2,525 mi | 7–14 days | $11,363 – $15,150 | $13,067 – $17,423 |
| Jersey City to Spokane | ~2,532 mi | 7–14 days | $11,394 – $15,192 | $13,103 – $17,471 |
| Paterson to Seattle | ~2,784 mi | 7–14 days | $12,528 – $16,704 | $14,407 – $19,210 |
| Newark to Seattle | ~2,791 mi | 7–14 days | $12,560 – $16,746 | $14,443 – $19,258 |
| Paterson to Tacoma | ~2,794 mi | 7–14 days | $12,573 – $16,764 | $14,459 – $19,279 |
| Jersey City to Seattle | ~2,798 mi | 7–14 days | $12,591 – $16,788 | $14,480 – $19,306 |
| Newark to Tacoma | ~2,800 mi | 7–14 days | $12,600 – $16,800 | $14,490 – $19,320 |
| Jersey City to Tacoma | ~2,807 mi | 7–14 days | $12,632 – $16,842 | $14,526 – $19,368 |
| Paterson to Olympia | ~2,821 mi | 7–14 days | $12,695 – $16,926 | $14,599 – $19,465 |
| Paterson to Vancouver | ~2,826 mi | 7–14 days | $12,717 – $16,956 | $14,625 – $19,499 |
| Newark to Olympia | ~2,827 mi | 7–14 days | $12,722 – $16,962 | $14,630 – $19,506 |
| Newark to Vancouver | ~2,832 mi | 7–14 days | $12,744 – $16,992 | $14,656 – $19,541 |
| Jersey City to Olympia | ~2,834 mi | 7–14 days | $12,753 – $17,004 | $14,666 – $19,555 |
| Jersey City to Vancouver | ~2,840 mi | 7–14 days | $12,780 – $17,040 | $14,697 – $19,596 |
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 Washington end, 458 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Washington, moving costs in Washington, or the reverse trip, Washington 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 Washington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to Washington?
Between the two states' main cities, Newark and Seattle, the distance is about 2,791 miles. From our model that is $12,560 – $16,746 for a two-bedroom home and $14,443 – $19,258 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $9,043 – $12,057 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $6,029 – $8,038. Across the 15 city pairs we price between New Jersey and Washington, distances run from 2,518 to 2,840 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Jersey to Washington take?
Newark to Seattle is 6 days on the road (about 51 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 Washington?
Yes. A move from New Jersey into Washington 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 Washington?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $6,029 – $8,038 for a two-bedroom home over 2,791 miles against $12,560 – $16,746 with full-service movers. A container, about $9,043 – $12,057, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New Jersey to Washington each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,643 people (±1,048) moved from New Jersey to Washington that year, against about 643 (±401) from Washington to New Jersey. That makes New Jersey the 31st-largest source of new residents for Washington among the states.