Moving from Texas to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Newark it is about 1,644 miles and 4 days on the road (about 30 hours of driving); the 48 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,564 to 2,213 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.
- ~1,644 miHouston → Newark
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,398+2-bedroom, movers
- 48City routes priced
In short
About 2,930 people moved from Texas to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,744), and about 11,078 went the other way. Between Houston and Newark it is about 1,644 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,398 – $9,864 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 407 movers based in Texas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Texas to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,930 people a year (±1,744), against about 11,078 (±3,309) from New Jersey to Texas, so New Jersey loses about 8,148 people a year on this exchange. Texas is the 9th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas County | Middlesex County | 304 ±187 |
| Tarrant County | Burlington County | 226 ±196 |
| Denton County | Burlington County | 219 ±154 |
| Collin County | Somerset County | 192 ±187 |
| Dallas County | Union County | 172 ±150 |
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.
Houston 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 Texas and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from Texas to New Jersey
At about 1,644 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,398 – $9,864 for a two-bedroom home and $8,508 – $11,344 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,327 – $7,102; a freight trailer is $3,551 – $4,735.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,549 – $7,398 | $3,995 – $5,327 | $2,663 – $3,551 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,658 – $8,878 | $4,794 – $6,392 | $3,196 – $4,261 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,398 – $9,864 | $5,327 – $7,102 | $3,551 – $4,735 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,508 – $11,344 | $6,126 – $8,167 | $4,084 – $5,445 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,617 – $12,823 | $6,925 – $9,233 | $4,616 – $6,155 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,097 – $14,796 | $7,990 – $10,653 | $5,327 – $7,102 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,644 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 Texas to New Jersey
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney to Newark | ~1,564 mi | 7–14 days | $7,038 – $9,384 | $8,094 – $10,792 |
| McKinney to Paterson | ~1,568 mi | 7–14 days | $7,056 – $9,408 | $8,114 – $10,819 |
| McKinney to Jersey City | ~1,571 mi | 7–14 days | $7,070 – $9,426 | $8,130 – $10,840 |
| Garland to Newark | ~1,574 mi | 7–14 days | $7,083 – $9,444 | $8,145 – $10,861 |
| Plano to Newark | ~1,575 mi | 7–14 days | $7,088 – $9,450 | $8,151 – $10,867 |
| Garland to Paterson | ~1,578 mi | 7–14 days | $7,101 – $9,468 | $8,166 – $10,888 |
| Plano to Paterson | ~1,579 mi | 7–14 days | $7,106 – $9,474 | $8,171 – $10,895 |
| Garland to Jersey City | ~1,581 mi | 7–14 days | $7,115 – $9,486 | $8,182 – $10,909 |
| Plano to Jersey City | ~1,582 mi | 7–14 days | $7,119 – $9,492 | $8,187 – $10,916 |
| Dallas to Newark | ~1,589 mi | 7–14 days | $7,151 – $9,534 | $8,223 – $10,964 |
| Dallas to Paterson | ~1,593 mi | 7–14 days | $7,169 – $9,558 | $8,244 – $10,992 |
| Dallas to Jersey City | ~1,596 mi | 7–14 days | $7,182 – $9,576 | $8,259 – $11,012 |
| Irving to Newark | ~1,596 mi | 7–14 days | $7,182 – $9,576 | $8,259 – $11,012 |
| Irving to Paterson | ~1,600 mi | 7–14 days | $7,200 – $9,600 | $8,280 – $11,040 |
| Irving to Jersey City | ~1,603 mi | 7–14 days | $7,214 – $9,618 | $8,296 – $11,061 |
| Arlington to Newark | ~1,609 mi | 7–14 days | $7,241 – $9,654 | $8,327 – $11,102 |
| Arlington to Paterson | ~1,613 mi | 7–14 days | $7,259 – $9,678 | $8,347 – $11,130 |
| Arlington to Jersey City | ~1,616 mi | 7–14 days | $7,272 – $9,696 | $8,363 – $11,150 |
| Fort Worth to Newark | ~1,621 mi | 7–14 days | $7,295 – $9,726 | $8,389 – $11,185 |
| Fort Worth to Paterson | ~1,625 mi | 7–14 days | $7,313 – $9,750 | $8,409 – $11,212 |
| Fort Worth to Jersey City | ~1,628 mi | 7–14 days | $7,326 – $9,768 | $8,425 – $11,233 |
| Houston to Newark | ~1,644 mi | 7–14 days | $7,398 – $9,864 | $8,508 – $11,344 |
| Houston to Jersey City | ~1,651 mi | 7–14 days | $7,430 – $9,906 | $8,544 – $11,392 |
| Houston to Paterson | ~1,651 mi | 7–14 days | $7,430 – $9,906 | $8,544 – $11,392 |
| Austin to Newark | ~1,753 mi | 7–14 days | $7,889 – $10,518 | $9,072 – $12,096 |
| Austin to Paterson | ~1,758 mi | 7–14 days | $7,911 – $10,548 | $9,098 – $12,130 |
| Austin to Jersey City | ~1,760 mi | 7–14 days | $7,920 – $10,560 | $9,108 – $12,144 |
| Amarillo to Newark | ~1,804 mi | 7–14 days | $8,118 – $10,824 | $9,336 – $12,448 |
| Amarillo to Paterson | ~1,806 mi | 7–14 days | $8,127 – $10,836 | $9,346 – $12,461 |
| Amarillo to Jersey City | ~1,812 mi | 7–14 days | $8,154 – $10,872 | $9,377 – $12,503 |
| San Antonio to Newark | ~1,835 mi | 7–14 days | $8,258 – $11,010 | $9,496 – $12,662 |
| San Antonio to Paterson | ~1,841 mi | 7–14 days | $8,285 – $11,046 | $9,527 – $12,703 |
| San Antonio to Jersey City | ~1,842 mi | 7–14 days | $8,289 – $11,052 | $9,532 – $12,710 |
| Corpus Christi to Newark | ~1,858 mi | 7–14 days | $8,361 – $11,148 | $9,615 – $12,820 |
| Lubbock to Newark | ~1,862 mi | 7–14 days | $8,379 – $11,172 | $9,636 – $12,848 |
| Corpus Christi to Jersey City | ~1,864 mi | 7–14 days | $8,388 – $11,184 | $9,646 – $12,862 |
| Corpus Christi to Paterson | ~1,864 mi | 7–14 days | $8,388 – $11,184 | $9,646 – $12,862 |
| Lubbock to Paterson | ~1,865 mi | 7–14 days | $8,393 – $11,190 | $9,651 – $12,869 |
| Lubbock to Jersey City | ~1,870 mi | 7–14 days | $8,415 – $11,220 | $9,677 – $12,903 |
| Laredo to Newark | ~1,983 mi | 7–14 days | $8,924 – $11,898 | $10,262 – $13,683 |
| McAllen to Newark | ~1,985 mi | 7–14 days | $8,933 – $11,910 | $10,272 – $13,697 |
| Laredo to Jersey City | ~1,989 mi | 7–14 days | $8,951 – $11,934 | $10,293 – $13,724 |
| Laredo to Paterson | ~1,989 mi | 7–14 days | $8,951 – $11,934 | $10,293 – $13,724 |
| McAllen to Jersey City | ~1,991 mi | 7–14 days | $8,960 – $11,946 | $10,303 – $13,738 |
| McAllen to Paterson | ~1,992 mi | 7–14 days | $8,964 – $11,952 | $10,309 – $13,745 |
| El Paso to Newark | ~2,206 mi | 7–14 days | $9,927 – $13,236 | $11,416 – $15,221 |
| El Paso to Paterson | ~2,208 mi | 7–14 days | $9,936 – $13,248 | $11,426 – $15,235 |
| El Paso to Jersey City | ~2,213 mi | 7–14 days | $9,959 – $13,278 | $11,452 – $15,270 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Texas
190 of the 407 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,348 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 189 of 866 vehicle inspections (21.8%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 299 of 1,346 driver inspections (22.2%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Transfers IncEagle Pass, TX · USDOT 643206 | 152 | 19 of 113 | 14 of 152 |
| Next Stop Moving & StorageTaylor, TX · USDOT 3756197 | 56 | 10 of 32 | 5 of 56 |
| Scobey Moving & Storage LtdSan Antonio, TX · USDOT 1274056 | 47 | 4 of 33 | 3 of 47 |
| American Knights MovingHouston, TX · USDOT 1977907 | 39 | 7 of 26 | 4 of 39 |
| Apple MovingAustin, TX · USDOT 3538096 | 37 | 4 of 17 | 5 of 37 |
| Lone Star Van Lines IncFort Worth, TX · USDOT 601326 | 34 | 7 of 23 | 11 of 34 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
2,409 listed household-goods carriers are based in Texas, 407 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Texas 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 Texas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Texas
Texas to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Newark, the distance is about 1,644 miles. From our model that is $7,398 – $9,864 for a two-bedroom home and $8,508 – $11,344 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,327 – $7,102 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,551 – $4,735. Across the 48 city pairs we price between Texas and New Jersey, distances run from 1,564 to 2,213 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to New Jersey take?
Houston to Newark is 4 days on the road (about 30 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 Texas to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from Texas into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 2,409 listed movers based in Texas, 407 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Texas.
What is the cheapest way to move from Texas to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,551 – $4,735 for a two-bedroom home over 1,644 miles against $7,398 – $9,864 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,327 – $7,102, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Texas to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,930 people (±1,744) moved from Texas to New Jersey that year, against about 11,078 (±3,309) from New Jersey to Texas. That makes Texas the 9th-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.