Moving from South Dakota to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Sioux Falls and Newark it is about 1,362 miles and 3 days on the road (about 25 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,358 to 1,748 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.
- ~1,362 miSioux Falls → Newark
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,129+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 0 people moved from South Dakota to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±226), and about 0 went the other way. Between Sioux Falls and Newark it is about 1,362 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,129 – $8,172 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 12 movers based in South Dakota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from South Dakota to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 0 people a year (±226), against about 0 (±179) from New Jersey to South Dakota, so New Jersey gains about 0 people a year on this exchange. South Dakota is the 40th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Meade County | Burlington County | 38 ±44* |
| Meade County | Essex County | 17 ±28* |
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.
Sioux Falls 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 South Dakota and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from South Dakota to New Jersey
At about 1,362 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,129 – $8,172 for a two-bedroom home and $7,048 – $9,398 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,413 – $5,884; a freight trailer is $2,942 – $3,923.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,597 – $6,129 | $3,310 – $4,413 | $2,206 – $2,942 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,516 – $7,355 | $3,972 – $5,295 | $2,648 – $3,530 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,129 – $8,172 | $4,413 – $5,884 | $2,942 – $3,923 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,048 – $9,398 | $5,075 – $6,766 | $3,383 – $4,511 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,968 – $10,624 | $5,737 – $7,649 | $3,824 – $5,099 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,194 – $12,258 | $6,619 – $8,826 | $4,413 – $5,884 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,362 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 South Dakota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls to Paterson | ~1,358 mi | 7–14 days | $6,111 – $8,148 | $7,028 – $9,370 |
| Sioux Falls to Newark | ~1,362 mi | 7–14 days | $6,129 – $8,172 | $7,048 – $9,398 |
| Sioux Falls to Jersey City | ~1,370 mi | 7–14 days | $6,165 – $8,220 | $7,090 – $9,453 |
| Rapid City to Paterson | ~1,735 mi | 7–14 days | $7,808 – $10,410 | $8,979 – $11,971 |
| Rapid City to Newark | ~1,740 mi | 7–14 days | $7,830 – $10,440 | $9,004 – $12,006 |
| Rapid City to Jersey City | ~1,748 mi | 7–14 days | $7,866 – $10,488 | $9,046 – $12,061 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in South Dakota
11 of the 12 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 27 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 5 of 17 vehicle inspections (29.4%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 27 driver inspections (11.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Transfer IncSioux Falls, SD · USDOT 1741852 | 8 | 0 of 6 | 0 of 8 |
| Advanced Moving LLCDell Rapids, SD · USDOT 961086 | 4 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 4 |
| Thomas & Sons Moving Company LLCRapid City, SD · USDOT 2997736 | 3 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
| ParkerSioux Falls, SD · USDOT 945 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| Green's Moving & Storage IncRapid City, SD · USDOT 207599 | 2 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Double Duty Movers & Portable StorageAberdeen, SD · USDOT 2251443 | 2 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
19 listed household-goods carriers are based in South Dakota, 12 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the South Dakota 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 South Dakota. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from South Dakota
South Dakota to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from South Dakota to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Sioux Falls and Newark, the distance is about 1,362 miles. From our model that is $6,129 – $8,172 for a two-bedroom home and $7,048 – $9,398 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,413 – $5,884 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,942 – $3,923. Across the 6 city pairs we price between South Dakota and New Jersey, distances run from 1,358 to 1,748 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from South Dakota to New Jersey take?
Sioux Falls to Newark is 3 days on the road (about 25 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for South Dakota to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from South Dakota into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 19 listed movers based in South Dakota, 12 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within South Dakota.
What is the cheapest way to move from South Dakota to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,942 – $3,923 for a two-bedroom home over 1,362 miles against $6,129 – $8,172 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,413 – $5,884, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from South Dakota to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 0 people (±226) moved from South Dakota to New Jersey that year, against about 0 (±179) from New Jersey to South Dakota. That makes South Dakota the 40th-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.