Moving from Tennessee to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and Newark it is about 875 miles and 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 726 to 1,110 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.
- ~875 miNashville → Newark
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,938+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,122 people moved from Tennessee to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,019), and about 1,129 went the other way. Between Nashville and Newark it is about 875 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,938 – $5,250 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 132 movers based in Tennessee hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Tennessee to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,122 people a year (±1,019), against about 1,129 (±661) from New Jersey to Tennessee, so New Jersey loses about 7 people a year on this exchange. Tennessee is the 20th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | Middlesex County | 413 ±121 |
| Shelby County | Somerset County | 191 ±214* |
| Montgomery County | Morris County | 122 ±193* |
| Shelby County | Mercer County | 118 ±65 |
| Montgomery County | Camden County | 65 ±86* |
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.
Nashville 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 Tennessee and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to New Jersey
At about 875 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,938 – $5,250 for a two-bedroom home and $4,528 – $6,037 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,835 – $3,780; a freight trailer is $1,890 – $2,520.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,953 – $3,938 | $2,126 – $2,835 | $1,418 – $1,890 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,544 – $4,725 | $2,552 – $3,402 | $1,701 – $2,268 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,938 – $5,250 | $2,835 – $3,780 | $1,890 – $2,520 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,528 – $6,037 | $3,260 – $4,347 | $2,173 – $2,898 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,119 – $6,825 | $3,686 – $4,914 | $2,457 – $3,276 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,906 – $7,875 | $4,253 – $5,670 | $2,835 – $3,780 |
Transport only, for an estimated 875 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 Tennessee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville to Newark | ~726 mi | 3–7 days | $3,267 – $4,356 | $3,757 – $5,009 |
| Knoxville to Jersey City | ~732 mi | 3–7 days | $3,294 – $4,392 | $3,788 – $5,051 |
| Knoxville to Paterson | ~733 mi | 3–7 days | $3,299 – $4,398 | $3,793 – $5,058 |
| Chattanooga to Newark | ~842 mi | 3–7 days | $3,789 – $5,052 | $4,357 – $5,810 |
| Chattanooga to Jersey City | ~849 mi | 3–7 days | $3,821 – $5,094 | $4,394 – $5,858 |
| Chattanooga to Paterson | ~850 mi | 3–7 days | $3,825 – $5,100 | $4,399 – $5,865 |
| Nashville to Newark | ~875 mi | 3–7 days | $3,938 – $5,250 | $4,528 – $6,037 |
| Nashville to Paterson | ~881 mi | 3–7 days | $3,965 – $5,286 | $4,559 – $6,079 |
| Nashville to Jersey City | ~882 mi | 3–7 days | $3,969 – $5,292 | $4,564 – $6,086 |
| Memphis to Newark | ~1,103 mi | 3–7 days | $4,964 – $6,618 | $5,708 – $7,611 |
| Memphis to Paterson | ~1,108 mi | 3–7 days | $4,986 – $6,648 | $5,734 – $7,645 |
| Memphis to Jersey City | ~1,110 mi | 3–7 days | $4,995 – $6,660 | $5,744 – $7,659 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Tennessee
70 of the 132 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 480 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 50 of 273 vehicle inspections (18.3%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 105 of 479 driver inspections (21.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talent's Moving & Storage IncChattanooga, TN · USDOT 3854391 | 52 | 9 of 34 | 10 of 52 |
| Colonial Van Lines IncClarkrange, TN · USDOT 4071435 | 33 | 4 of 16 | 1 of 33 |
| Big League Movers IncMemphis, TN · USDOT 1999318 | 31 | 3 of 20 | 12 of 31 |
| Boundless Moving and StorageCleveland, TN · USDOT 2798532 | 27 | 1 of 16 | 6 of 27 |
| Rowe Transfer IncKnoxville, TN · USDOT 1079919 | 25 | 3 of 13 | 0 of 25 |
| Justpro Moving LLCSpring Hill, TN · USDOT 3925031 | 20 | 1 of 10 | 3 of 20 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
266 listed household-goods carriers are based in Tennessee, 132 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Tennessee 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 Tennessee. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Tennessee
Tennessee to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and Newark, the distance is about 875 miles. From our model that is $3,938 – $5,250 for a two-bedroom home and $4,528 – $6,037 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,835 – $3,780 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,890 – $2,520. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Tennessee and New Jersey, distances run from 726 to 1,110 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to New Jersey take?
Nashville to Newark is 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving). 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 Tennessee to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from Tennessee into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 266 listed movers based in Tennessee, 132 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Tennessee.
What is the cheapest way to move from Tennessee to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,890 – $2,520 for a two-bedroom home over 875 miles against $3,938 – $5,250 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,835 – $3,780, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Tennessee to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,122 people (±1,019) moved from Tennessee to New Jersey that year, against about 1,129 (±661) from New Jersey to Tennessee. That makes Tennessee the 20th-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.