Moving from Ohio to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Columbus and Newark it is about 545 miles and about 10 hours; the 18 city pairs we price between the two states run from 447 to 659 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.
- ~545 miColumbus → Newark
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,453+2-bedroom, movers
- 18City routes priced
In short
About 1,712 people moved from Ohio to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,147), and about 6,137 went the other way. Between Columbus and Newark it is about 545 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,453 – $3,270 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 162 movers based in Ohio hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Ohio to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,712 people a year (±1,147), against about 6,137 (±2,556) from New Jersey to Ohio, so New Jersey loses about 4,425 people a year on this exchange. Ohio is the 17th-largest of the 41 states sending people to New Jersey; New Jersey took in about 149,816 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Allen County | Atlantic County | 301 ±389* |
| Mercer County | Atlantic County | 290 ±352* |
| Warren County | Middlesex County | 86 ±122* |
| Cuyahoga County | Middlesex County | 72 ±76* |
| Hamilton County | Bergen County | 70 ±48 |
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.
Columbus 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 Ohio and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from Ohio to New Jersey
At about 545 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,453 – $3,270 for a two-bedroom home and $2,820 – $3,761 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,766 – $2,354; a freight trailer is $1,177 – $1,570.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,839 – $2,453 | $1,324 – $1,766 | $883 – $1,177 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,207 – $2,943 | $1,589 – $2,119 | $1,059 – $1,413 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,453 – $3,270 | $1,766 – $2,354 | $1,177 – $1,570 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,820 – $3,761 | $2,031 – $2,708 | $1,354 – $1,805 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,188 – $4,251 | $2,296 – $3,061 | $1,530 – $2,040 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,679 – $4,905 | $2,649 – $3,532 | $1,766 – $2,354 |
Transport only, for an estimated 545 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 Ohio to New Jersey
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron to Paterson | ~447 mi | 3–7 days | $2,012 – $2,682 | $2,313 – $3,084 |
| Akron to Newark | ~448 mi | 3–7 days | $2,016 – $2,688 | $2,318 – $3,091 |
| Akron to Jersey City | ~456 mi | 3–7 days | $2,052 – $2,736 | $2,360 – $3,146 |
| Cleveland to Paterson | ~458 mi | 3–7 days | $2,061 – $2,748 | $2,370 – $3,160 |
| Cleveland to Newark | ~460 mi | 3–7 days | $2,070 – $2,760 | $2,381 – $3,174 |
| Cleveland to Jersey City | ~468 mi | 3–7 days | $2,106 – $2,808 | $2,422 – $3,229 |
| Columbus to Newark | ~545 mi | 3–7 days | $2,453 – $3,270 | $2,820 – $3,761 |
| Columbus to Paterson | ~547 mi | 3–7 days | $2,462 – $3,282 | $2,831 – $3,774 |
| Columbus to Jersey City | ~553 mi | 3–7 days | $2,489 – $3,318 | $2,862 – $3,816 |
| Toledo to Paterson | ~570 mi | 3–7 days | $2,565 – $3,420 | $2,950 – $3,933 |
| Toledo to Newark | ~572 mi | 3–7 days | $2,574 – $3,432 | $2,960 – $3,947 |
| Toledo to Jersey City | ~580 mi | 3–7 days | $2,610 – $3,480 | $3,002 – $4,002 |
| Dayton to Newark | ~621 mi | 3–7 days | $2,795 – $3,726 | $3,214 – $4,285 |
| Dayton to Paterson | ~622 mi | 3–7 days | $2,799 – $3,732 | $3,219 – $4,292 |
| Dayton to Jersey City | ~628 mi | 3–7 days | $2,826 – $3,768 | $3,250 – $4,333 |
| Cincinnati to Newark | ~652 mi | 3–7 days | $2,934 – $3,912 | $3,374 – $4,499 |
| Cincinnati to Paterson | ~654 mi | 3–7 days | $2,943 – $3,924 | $3,384 – $4,513 |
| Cincinnati to Jersey City | ~659 mi | 3–7 days | $2,966 – $3,954 | $3,410 – $4,547 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Ohio
90 of the 162 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 510 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 65 of 270 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 80 of 510 driver inspections (15.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brendamour Moving & Storage IncCincinnati, OH · USDOT 628381 | 78 | 12 of 55 | 1 of 78 |
| Piqua Transfer & Storage CompanyPiqua, OH · USDOT 81418 | 49 | 5 of 18 | 0 of 49 |
| Glass City MoversToledo, OH · USDOT 1403449 | 40 | 1 of 15 | 7 of 40 |
| 3rd Generation Moving & Storage CompanyMarion, OH · USDOT 2493351 | 33 | 8 of 14 | 4 of 33 |
| MVM Moving & Storage Reliable Moving and Storage, Changing Places MovingToledo, OH · USDOT 1444491 | 27 | 3 of 15 | 1 of 27 |
| Moving SolutionsMentor, OH · USDOT 3665859 | 19 | 6 of 10 | 1 of 19 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
390 listed household-goods carriers are based in Ohio, 162 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Ohio 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 Ohio. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Ohio
Ohio to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Ohio to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Columbus and Newark, the distance is about 545 miles. From our model that is $2,453 – $3,270 for a two-bedroom home and $2,820 – $3,761 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,766 – $2,354 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,177 – $1,570. Across the 18 city pairs we price between Ohio and New Jersey, distances run from 447 to 659 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Ohio to New Jersey take?
Columbus to Newark is about 10 hours. 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 Ohio to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from Ohio into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 390 listed movers based in Ohio, 162 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Ohio.
What is the cheapest way to move from Ohio to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,177 – $1,570 for a two-bedroom home over 545 miles against $2,453 – $3,270 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,766 – $2,354, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Ohio to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,712 people (±1,147) moved from Ohio to New Jersey that year, against about 6,137 (±2,556) from New Jersey to Ohio. That makes Ohio the 17th-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.