Moving from New York to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New York City and Newark it is about 10 miles and under an hour; the 30 city pairs we price between the two states run from 3 to 338 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.
- ~10 miNew York City → Newark
- Same dayTypical transit
- $515+2-bedroom, movers
- 30City routes priced
In short
About 56,799 people moved from New York to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±8,244), and about 36,002 went the other way. Between New York City and Newark it is about 10 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $515 – $845 in our model, delivered in Same day. 335 movers based in New York hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New York to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 56,799 people a year (±8,244), against about 36,002 (±5,753) from New Jersey to New York, so New Jersey gains about 20,797 people a year on this exchange. New York sends more people to New Jersey than any other state; New Jersey took in about 149,816 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| New York County | Hudson County | 4,843 ±567 |
| Kings County | Essex County | 2,691 ±668 |
| Queens County | Hudson County | 2,566 ±648 |
| Kings County | Hudson County | 2,511 ±751 |
| New York County | Bergen County | 2,301 ±483 |
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.
New York City to Newark, 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 York and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from New York to New Jersey
At about 10 miles, full-service movers should land around $515 – $845 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,560 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $405 – $691; a freight trailer is $355 – $621.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from New York to New Jersey
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 5 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City to Jersey City | ~3 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| New York City to Newark | ~10 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Yonkers to Paterson | ~17 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| New York City to Paterson | ~19 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Yonkers to Jersey City | ~19 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Mount Vernon to Jersey City | ~20 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Mount Vernon to Paterson | ~20 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| New Rochelle to Jersey City | ~22 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Yonkers to Newark | ~23 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| New Rochelle to Paterson | ~24 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Mount Vernon to Newark | ~25 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| New Rochelle to Newark | ~28 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Albany to Paterson | ~142 mi | 1–3 days | $639 – $852 | $735 – $980 |
| Schenectady to Paterson | ~153 mi | 1–3 days | $689 – $918 | $792 – $1,056 |
| Albany to Jersey City | ~156 mi | 1–3 days | $702 – $936 | $807 – $1,076 |
| Albany to Newark | ~156 mi | 1–3 days | $702 – $936 | $807 – $1,076 |
| Schenectady to Newark | ~168 mi | 1–3 days | $756 – $1,008 | $869 – $1,159 |
| Schenectady to Jersey City | ~169 mi | 1–3 days | $761 – $1,014 | $875 – $1,166 |
| Utica to Paterson | ~187 mi | 1–3 days | $842 – $1,122 | $968 – $1,290 |
| Utica to Newark | ~201 mi | 1–3 days | $905 – $1,206 | $1,040 – $1,387 |
| Utica to Jersey City | ~204 mi | 1–3 days | $918 – $1,224 | $1,056 – $1,408 |
| Syracuse to Paterson | ~209 mi | 1–3 days | $941 – $1,254 | $1,082 – $1,442 |
| Syracuse to Newark | ~221 mi | 1–3 days | $995 – $1,326 | $1,144 – $1,525 |
| Syracuse to Jersey City | ~226 mi | 1–3 days | $1,017 – $1,356 | $1,170 – $1,559 |
| Rochester to Paterson | ~274 mi | 1–3 days | $1,233 – $1,644 | $1,418 – $1,891 |
| Rochester to Newark | ~284 mi | 1–3 days | $1,278 – $1,704 | $1,470 – $1,960 |
| Rochester to Jersey City | ~290 mi | 1–3 days | $1,305 – $1,740 | $1,501 – $2,001 |
| Buffalo to Paterson | ~324 mi | 1–3 days | $1,458 – $1,944 | $1,677 – $2,236 |
| Buffalo to Newark | ~331 mi | 1–3 days | $1,490 – $1,986 | $1,713 – $2,284 |
| Buffalo to Jersey City | ~338 mi | 1–3 days | $1,521 – $2,028 | $1,749 – $2,332 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in New York
213 of the 335 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,296 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 204 of 1,423 vehicle inspections (14.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 301 of 2,294 driver inspections (13.1%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piece of Cake MovingNew York City, NY · USDOT 3066988 | 383 | 25 of 246 | 20 of 383 |
| Roadway MovingNew York City, NY · USDOT 1854436 | 236 | 20 of 166 | 41 of 235 |
| Plycon Transportation GroupKings Park, NY · USDOT 331582 | 85 | 9 of 51 | 1 of 85 |
| Pedowitz Machinery MoversHauppauge, NY · USDOT 357223 | 81 | 12 of 33 | 5 of 81 |
| College Hunks MovingHauppauge, NY · USDOT 2177516 | 74 | 6 of 41 | 8 of 74 |
| Arnoff Moving & StorageMalta, NY · USDOT 1041699 | 52 | 1 of 30 | 2 of 52 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
954 listed household-goods carriers are based in New York, 335 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the New York directory ranks them. At the New Jersey end, 558 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New Jersey, moving costs in New Jersey, or the reverse trip, New Jersey to New York. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from New York
New York to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New York to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, New York City and Newark, the distance is about 10 miles. From our model that is $515 – $845 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,560 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $405 – $691 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $355 – $621. Across the 30 city pairs we price between New York and New Jersey, distances run from 3 to 338 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New York to New Jersey take?
New York City to Newark is under an hour. The move itself typically takes same day, because at this distance it usually travels on an hourly crew with one truck. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New York to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from New York into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 954 listed movers based in New York, 335 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within New York.
What is the cheapest way to move from New York to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $355 – $621 for a two-bedroom home over 10 miles against $515 – $845 with full-service movers. A container, about $405 – $691, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New York to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 56,799 people (±8,244) moved from New York to New Jersey that year, against about 36,002 (±5,753) from New Jersey to New York. No other state sends more people to New Jersey.