Moving from New Jersey to Wisconsin
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Newark and Milwaukee it is about 843 miles and 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving); the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 839 to 938 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.
- ~843 miNewark → Milwaukee
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,794+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 1,144 people moved from New Jersey to Wisconsin in 2024 (Census estimate, ±850), and about 1,113 went the other way. Between Newark and Milwaukee it is about 843 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,794 – $5,058 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 424 movers based in New Jersey hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Jersey to Wisconsin
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,144 people a year (±850), against about 1,113 (±1,084) from Wisconsin to New Jersey, so Wisconsin gains about 31 people a year on this exchange. New Jersey is the 20th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Wisconsin; Wisconsin took in about 116,098 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean County | Milwaukee County | 120 ±191* |
| Passaic County | Dane County | 75 ±118* |
| Bergen County | Milwaukee County | 42 ±66* |
| Camden County | Dane County | 41 ±43* |
| Essex County | Milwaukee County | 35 ±38* |
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 Milwaukee, 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 Wisconsin.
Cost of moving from New Jersey to Wisconsin
At about 843 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,794 – $5,058 for a two-bedroom home and $4,363 – $5,817 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,731 – $3,642; a freight trailer is $1,821 – $2,428.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,845 – $3,794 | $2,048 – $2,731 | $1,366 – $1,821 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,414 – $4,552 | $2,458 – $3,278 | $1,639 – $2,185 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,794 – $5,058 | $2,731 – $3,642 | $1,821 – $2,428 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,363 – $5,817 | $3,141 – $4,188 | $2,094 – $2,792 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,932 – $6,575 | $3,551 – $4,734 | $2,367 – $3,156 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,690 – $7,587 | $4,097 – $5,463 | $2,731 – $3,642 |
Transport only, for an estimated 843 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 Wisconsin
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 Milwaukee | ~839 mi | 3–7 days | $3,776 – $5,034 | $4,342 – $5,789 |
| Newark to Milwaukee | ~843 mi | 3–7 days | $3,794 – $5,058 | $4,363 – $5,817 |
| Jersey City to Milwaukee | ~851 mi | 3–7 days | $3,830 – $5,106 | $4,404 – $5,872 |
| Paterson to Green Bay | ~868 mi | 3–7 days | $3,906 – $5,208 | $4,492 – $5,989 |
| Newark to Green Bay | ~874 mi | 3–7 days | $3,933 – $5,244 | $4,523 – $6,031 |
| Jersey City to Green Bay | ~881 mi | 3–7 days | $3,965 – $5,286 | $4,559 – $6,079 |
| Paterson to Madison | ~926 mi | 3–7 days | $4,167 – $5,556 | $4,792 – $6,389 |
| Newark to Madison | ~930 mi | 3–7 days | $4,185 – $5,580 | $4,813 – $6,417 |
| Jersey City to Madison | ~938 mi | 3–7 days | $4,221 – $5,628 | $4,854 – $6,472 |
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 Wisconsin end, 174 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Wisconsin, moving costs in Wisconsin, or the reverse trip, Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to Wisconsin?
Between the two states' main cities, Newark and Milwaukee, the distance is about 843 miles. From our model that is $3,794 – $5,058 for a two-bedroom home and $4,363 – $5,817 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,731 – $3,642 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,821 – $2,428. Across the 9 city pairs we price between New Jersey and Wisconsin, distances run from 839 to 938 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Jersey to Wisconsin take?
Newark to Milwaukee is 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New Jersey to Wisconsin?
Yes. A move from New Jersey into Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,821 – $2,428 for a two-bedroom home over 843 miles against $3,794 – $5,058 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,731 – $3,642, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New Jersey to Wisconsin each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,144 people (±850) moved from New Jersey to Wisconsin that year, against about 1,113 (±1,084) from Wisconsin to New Jersey. That makes New Jersey the 20th-largest source of new residents for Wisconsin among the states.