Moving from New Yorkto 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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 $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home and $795 – $1,425 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $375 – $635; a freight trailer is $325 – $565.
| 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. 15 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 | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| New York City to Newark | ~10 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Yonkers to Paterson | ~17 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| New York City to Paterson | ~19 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Yonkers to Jersey City | ~19 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Mount Vernon to Jersey City | ~20 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Mount Vernon to Paterson | ~20 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| New Rochelle to Jersey City | ~22 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Yonkers to Newark | ~23 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| New Rochelle to Paterson | ~24 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Mount Vernon to Newark | ~25 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| New Rochelle to Newark | ~28 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 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.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 10 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in New York
984 household-goods carriers in New York are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Piece Of Cake Moving, New York · USDOT 3066988 · 340 trucks
- Roadway Moving, New York · USDOT 1854436 · 190 trucks
- Great Moving Inc, Staten Island · USDOT 2180117 · 70 trucks
- Pedowitz Machinery Movers, Hauppauge · USDOT 357223 · 67 trucks
- Clancy Relocation & Logistics, Patterson · USDOT 265038 · 56 trucks
At the New Jersey end
589 household-goods carriers are based in New Jersey — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Newark runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $594 – $969 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $994 – $1,781 |
Transit is same day. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
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 $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home and $795 – $1,425 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $375 – $635 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $325 – $565. 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. Any move that crosses from New York into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from New York to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $325 – $565 for a two-bedroom home over 10 miles against $475 – $775 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $994 – $1,781 rather than $795 – $1,425.