Moving from Cincinnati, OH to Jersey City, NJ
About 659 miles across a state line, from Ohio into New Jersey, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Cincinnati, OH to Jersey City, NJ covers about 659 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,966 – $3,954 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 36 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 659 miles between Ohio and New Jersey, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,966 – $3,954 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Cincinnati to Jersey City
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,224 – $2,966 | $1,601 – $2,135 | $1,068 – $1,423 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,669 – $3,559 | $1,922 – $2,562 | $1,281 – $1,708 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,966 – $3,954 | $2,135 – $2,847 | $1,423 – $1,898 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,410 – $4,547 | $2,455 – $3,274 | $1,637 – $2,183 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,855 – $5,140 | $2,776 – $3,701 | $1,850 – $2,467 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,448 – $5,931 | $3,203 – $4,270 | $2,135 – $2,847 |
Transport only, for an estimated 659 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Cincinnati to Jersey City
659 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,295. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,966 to $3,954, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Cincinnati to Jersey City
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 36 people a year (±57) moved from Hamilton County, OH, home to Cincinnati, to Hudson County, NJ, home to Jersey City. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Going the other way: about 9 people a year (±14). Movers from Hamilton County make up 0.1% of the 30,309 people a year who moved into Hudson County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,712 people a year (±1,147) moving from Ohio to New Jersey and about 6,137 people a year (±2,556) from New Jersey to Ohio — a net gain for Ohio of about 4,425 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Butler County, OH | 6,453 ±1,115 |
| Clermont County, OH | 3,438 ±596 |
| Franklin County, OH | 2,222 ±466 |
| Kenton County, KY | 2,083 ±552 |
| Warren County, OH | 2,050 ±494 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| New York County, NY | 4,843 ±567 |
| Essex County, NJ | 2,777 ±643 |
| Queens County, NY | 2,566 ±648 |
| Kings County, NY | 2,511 ±751 |
| Bergen County, NJ | 2,392 ±509 |
Licensed movers at each end
34 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Cincinnati (71 counting those licensed only inside Ohio). 22 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 21.3% of their 89 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planes Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 247584 | West Chester · 18 mi | 72 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 6 |
| Brendamour Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 628381 | Cincinnati · 14 mi | 33 trucks | 78 | 21.8% of 55 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk and MovingUSDOT 3245271 | Loveland · 18 mi | 11 trucks | 0 | — |
| Ekomovers USAUSDOT 3328210 | Mason · 20 mi | 10 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Nelson Markesbery Moving & Storage Company IncUSDOT 648010 | Florence · 11 mi | 8 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 1 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Cincinnati II LLCUSDOT 4045944 | Fairfield · 16 mi | 7 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Jersey City end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Jersey City: Piece of Cake Moving (New York City, 340 trucks), Roadway Moving (New York City, 190 trucks), Budd Van Lines Inc (Somerset, 124 trucks), Great Moving Inc (Staten Island, 70 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Ohio into New Jersey, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Cincinnati to Jersey City
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 659 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Jersey City
A local move inside Jersey City later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Jersey City are New York City (about 3 mi), Newark (about 8 mi), Paterson (about 17 mi).
Other routes from Cincinnati
All routes from Cincinnati, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati to Dayton, OH | ~58 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Cincinnati to Lexington, KY | ~85 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Cincinnati to Louisville, KY | ~104 mi | $468 – $624 |
| Cincinnati to Indianapolis, IN | ~116 mi | $522 – $696 |
| Cincinnati to Columbus, OH | ~117 mi | $527 – $702 |
| Cincinnati to Fort Wayne, IN | ~164 mi | $738 – $984 |
| Cincinnati to Toledo, OH | ~214 mi | $963 – $1,284 |
| Cincinnati to Akron, OH | ~244 mi | $1,098 – $1,464 |
Also moving to Jersey City: from New York City, NY, from Newark, NJ, from Paterson, NJ, from Yonkers, NY.
Cincinnati to Jersey City moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Cincinnati to Jersey City?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 659 miles cost about $2,224 – $2,966 for a studio, $2,966 – $3,954 for a two-bedroom home and $3,410 – $4,547 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Cincinnati to Jersey City take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Cincinnati to Jersey City?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,423 – $1,898 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,966 – $3,954 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,135 – $2,847.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Cincinnati to Jersey City?
Yes. Cincinnati is in Ohio and Jersey City is in New Jersey, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 34 listed movers within 30 miles of Cincinnati hold it.
How many people move from Cincinnati to Jersey City each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 36 people a year (margin of error ±57) moved from Hamilton County, which contains Cincinnati, to Hudson County, which contains Jersey City.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.