Moving from Utah to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Salt Lake City and Newark it is about 2,284 miles and 5 days on the road (about 42 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,277 to 2,475 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.
- ~2,284 miSalt Lake City → Newark
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $10,278+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 158 people moved from Utah to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±154), and about 1,093 went the other way. Between Salt Lake City and Newark it is about 2,284 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $10,278 – $13,704 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 45 movers based in Utah hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Utah to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 158 people a year (±154), against about 1,093 (±860) from New Jersey to Utah, so New Jersey loses about 935 people a year on this exchange. Utah is the 36th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Utah County | Morris County | 50 ±79* |
| Summit County | Bergen County | 34 ±57* |
| Salt Lake County | Somerset County | 25 ±37* |
| Salt Lake County | Bergen County | 24 ±38* |
| Salt Lake County | Hudson County | 10 ±16* |
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.
Salt Lake City 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 Utah and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from Utah to New Jersey
At about 2,284 miles, full-service movers should land around $10,278 – $13,704 for a two-bedroom home and $11,820 – $15,760 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $7,400 – $9,867; a freight trailer is $4,933 – $6,578.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,709 – $10,278 | $5,550 – $7,400 | $3,700 – $4,933 |
| 1 bedroom | $9,250 – $12,334 | $6,660 – $8,880 | $4,440 – $5,920 |
| 2 bedrooms | $10,278 – $13,704 | $7,400 – $9,867 | $4,933 – $6,578 |
| 3 bedrooms | $11,820 – $15,760 | $8,510 – $11,347 | $5,673 – $7,565 |
| 4 bedrooms | $13,361 – $17,815 | $9,620 – $12,827 | $6,413 – $8,551 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $15,417 – $20,556 | $11,100 – $14,800 | $7,400 – $9,867 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,284 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 Utah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo to Paterson | ~2,277 mi | 7–14 days | $10,247 – $13,662 | $11,783 – $15,711 |
| Ogden to Paterson | ~2,278 mi | 7–14 days | $10,251 – $13,668 | $11,789 – $15,718 |
| Provo to Newark | ~2,280 mi | 7–14 days | $10,260 – $13,680 | $11,799 – $15,732 |
| Ogden to Newark | ~2,281 mi | 7–14 days | $10,265 – $13,686 | $11,804 – $15,739 |
| Salt Lake City to Paterson | ~2,281 mi | 7–14 days | $10,265 – $13,686 | $11,804 – $15,739 |
| Salt Lake City to Newark | ~2,284 mi | 7–14 days | $10,278 – $13,704 | $11,820 – $15,760 |
| Provo to Jersey City | ~2,287 mi | 7–14 days | $10,292 – $13,722 | $11,835 – $15,780 |
| Ogden to Jersey City | ~2,289 mi | 7–14 days | $10,301 – $13,734 | $11,846 – $15,794 |
| Salt Lake City to Jersey City | ~2,291 mi | 7–14 days | $10,310 – $13,746 | $11,856 – $15,808 |
| Saint George to Paterson | ~2,466 mi | 7–14 days | $11,097 – $14,796 | $12,762 – $17,015 |
| Saint George to Newark | ~2,467 mi | 7–14 days | $11,102 – $14,802 | $12,767 – $17,022 |
| Saint George to Jersey City | ~2,475 mi | 7–14 days | $11,138 – $14,850 | $12,808 – $17,078 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Utah
18 of the 45 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 97 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 10 of 57 vehicle inspections (17.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 12 of 94 driver inspections (12.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&S Moving LLCHooper, UT · USDOT 3540875 | 16 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 16 |
| A1 Custom Movers LLCOrem, UT · USDOT 1271923 | 13 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 13 |
| Affordable Moving LLCSouth Jordan, UT · USDOT 3532380 | 11 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 11 |
| Designer Moving and StorageSlc, UT · USDOT 284519 | 10 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 10 |
| Best of Utah Moving Company LLCSandy, UT · USDOT 2920944 | 10 | 1 of 7 | 1 of 10 |
| Loyal Moving and Storage LLCSalt Lake City, UT · USDOT 4256547 | 6 | 1 of 2 | 4 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
119 listed household-goods carriers are based in Utah, 45 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Utah 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 Utah. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Utah
Utah to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Utah to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Salt Lake City and Newark, the distance is about 2,284 miles. From our model that is $10,278 – $13,704 for a two-bedroom home and $11,820 – $15,760 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $7,400 – $9,867 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,933 – $6,578. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Utah and New Jersey, distances run from 2,277 to 2,475 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Utah to New Jersey take?
Salt Lake City to Newark is 5 days on the road (about 42 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 Utah to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from Utah into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 119 listed movers based in Utah, 45 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Utah.
What is the cheapest way to move from Utah to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,933 – $6,578 for a two-bedroom home over 2,284 miles against $10,278 – $13,704 with full-service movers. A container, about $7,400 – $9,867, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Utah to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 158 people (±154) moved from Utah to New Jersey that year, against about 1,093 (±860) from New Jersey to Utah. That makes Utah the 36th-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.