Moving from Rhode Island to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Providence and Newark it is about 189 miles and about 3 hours; the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 176 to 189 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.
- ~189 miProvidence → Newark
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $851+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 408 people moved from Rhode Island to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±531), and about 1,193 went the other way. Between Providence and Newark it is about 189 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $851 – $1,134 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 20 movers based in Rhode Island hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Rhode Island to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 408 people a year (±531), against about 1,193 (±519) from New Jersey to Rhode Island, so New Jersey loses about 785 people a year on this exchange. Rhode Island is the 28th-largest of the 41 states sending people to New Jersey; New Jersey took in about 149,816 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Newport County | Ocean County | 86 ±102* |
| Providence County | Morris County | 69 ±89* |
| Providence County | Middlesex County | 51 ±46 |
| Providence County | Atlantic County | 40 ±71* |
| Providence County | Somerset County | 36 ±40* |
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.
Providence 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 Rhode Island and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from Rhode Island to New Jersey
At about 189 miles, full-service movers should land around $851 – $1,134 for a two-bedroom home and $978 – $1,304 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $612 – $816; a freight trailer is $408 – $544.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $638 – $851 | $459 – $612 | $306 – $408 |
| 1 bedroom | $765 – $1,021 | $551 – $735 | $367 – $490 |
| 2 bedrooms | $851 – $1,134 | $612 – $816 | $408 – $544 |
| 3 bedrooms | $978 – $1,304 | $704 – $939 | $469 – $626 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,106 – $1,474 | $796 – $1,061 | $531 – $708 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,276 – $1,701 | $919 – $1,225 | $612 – $816 |
Transport only, for an estimated 189 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 Rhode Island to New Jersey
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick to Jersey City | ~176 mi | 1–3 days | $792 – $1,056 | $911 – $1,214 |
| Warwick to Paterson | ~176 mi | 1–3 days | $792 – $1,056 | $911 – $1,214 |
| Providence to Paterson | ~182 mi | 1–3 days | $819 – $1,092 | $942 – $1,256 |
| Warwick to Newark | ~182 mi | 1–3 days | $819 – $1,092 | $942 – $1,256 |
| Providence to Jersey City | ~183 mi | 1–3 days | $824 – $1,098 | $947 – $1,263 |
| Providence to Newark | ~189 mi | 1–3 days | $851 – $1,134 | $978 – $1,304 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Rhode Island
14 of the 20 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 38 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 15 vehicle inspections (13.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 38 driver inspections (21.1%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coutu Bros MoversWarwick, RI · USDOT 979213 | 8 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 8 |
| Correira Brothers' Moving & Storage IncProvidence, RI · USDOT 3095364 | 5 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 5 |
| Southern Rhode Island Moving and Storage LLCExeter, RI · USDOT 1672828 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
| Sterling Moving & Storage IncCranston, RI · USDOT 631155 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 4 |
| G Metz Moving IncJohnston, RI · USDOT 2296800 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
| Moving Ahead RINorth Kingstown, RI · USDOT 3693175 | 3 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
31 listed household-goods carriers are based in Rhode Island, 20 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Rhode Island
Rhode Island to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Rhode Island to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Providence and Newark, the distance is about 189 miles. From our model that is $851 – $1,134 for a two-bedroom home and $978 – $1,304 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $612 – $816 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $408 – $544. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Rhode Island and New Jersey, distances run from 176 to 189 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Rhode Island to New Jersey take?
Providence to Newark is about 3 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Rhode Island to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from Rhode Island into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 31 listed movers based in Rhode Island, 20 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Rhode Island.
What is the cheapest way to move from Rhode Island to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $408 – $544 for a two-bedroom home over 189 miles against $851 – $1,134 with full-service movers. A container, about $612 – $816, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Rhode Island to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 408 people (±531) moved from Rhode Island to New Jersey that year, against about 1,193 (±519) from New Jersey to Rhode Island. That makes Rhode Island the 28th-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.