Moving from Virginiato New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Virginia Beach and Newark it is about 333 miles and about 6 hours; the 15 city pairs we price between the two states run from 235 to 367 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from Virginia to New Jersey
At about 333 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,499 – $1,998 for a two-bedroom home and $1,723 – $2,298 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,079 – $1,439; a freight trailer is $719 – $959.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,124 – $1,499 | $809 – $1,079 | $539 – $719 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,349 – $1,798 | $971 – $1,295 | $647 – $863 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,499 – $1,998 | $1,079 – $1,439 | $719 – $959 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,723 – $2,298 | $1,241 – $1,654 | $827 – $1,103 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,948 – $2,597 | $1,403 – $1,870 | $935 – $1,247 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,248 – $2,997 | $1,618 – $2,158 | $1,079 – $1,439 |
Transport only, for an estimated 333 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 Virginia to New Jersey
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 10 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington to Newark | ~235 mi | 1–3 days | $1,058 – $1,410 | $1,216 – $1,622 |
| Arlington to Jersey City | ~240 mi | 1–3 days | $1,080 – $1,440 | $1,242 – $1,656 |
| Arlington to Paterson | ~244 mi | 1–3 days | $1,098 – $1,464 | $1,263 – $1,684 |
| Richmond to Newark | ~328 mi | 1–3 days | $1,476 – $1,968 | $1,697 – $2,263 |
| Richmond to Jersey City | ~332 mi | 1–3 days | $1,494 – $1,992 | $1,718 – $2,291 |
| Virginia Beach to Newark | ~333 mi | 1–3 days | $1,499 – $1,998 | $1,723 – $2,298 |
| Virginia Beach to Jersey City | ~335 mi | 1–3 days | $1,508 – $2,010 | $1,734 – $2,311 |
| Norfolk to Newark | ~340 mi | 1–3 days | $1,530 – $2,040 | $1,759 – $2,346 |
| Richmond to Paterson | ~340 mi | 1–3 days | $1,530 – $2,040 | $1,759 – $2,346 |
| Norfolk to Jersey City | ~342 mi | 1–3 days | $1,539 – $2,052 | $1,770 – $2,360 |
| Virginia Beach to Paterson | ~347 mi | 1–3 days | $1,562 – $2,082 | $1,796 – $2,394 |
| Chesapeake to Newark | ~353 mi | 1–3 days | $1,589 – $2,118 | $1,827 – $2,436 |
| Norfolk to Paterson | ~354 mi | 1–3 days | $1,593 – $2,124 | $1,832 – $2,443 |
| Chesapeake to Jersey City | ~355 mi | 1–3 days | $1,598 – $2,130 | $1,837 – $2,449 |
| Chesapeake to Paterson | ~367 mi | 1–3 days | $1,652 – $2,202 | $1,899 – $2,532 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 333 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Virginia
416 household-goods carriers in Virginia are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Hilldrup Moving & Storage, Stafford · USDOT 22302 · 297 trucks
- Service Transfer Inc, Chesapeake · USDOT 139659 · 240 trucks
- Jk Moving Services, Sterling · USDOT 1065394 · 173 trucks
- Stewart Moving And Storage, Midlothian · USDOT 1194537 · 95 trucks
- A&A Transfer Llc, Chantilly · USDOT 503883 · 62 trucks
At the New Jersey end
589 household-goods carriers are based in New Jersey — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Newark runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,499 – $1,998 | $1,874 – $2,498 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,723 – $2,298 | $2,154 – $2,873 |
Transit is 1 to 3 days. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Virginia
Virginia to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Virginia to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Virginia Beach and Newark, the distance is about 333 miles. From our model that is $1,499 – $1,998 for a two-bedroom home and $1,723 – $2,298 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,079 – $1,439 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $719 – $959. Across the 15 city pairs we price between Virginia and New Jersey, distances run from 235 to 367 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Virginia to New Jersey take?
Virginia Beach to Newark is about 6 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 Virginia to New Jersey?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Virginia into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Virginia to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $719 – $959 for a two-bedroom home over 333 miles against $1,499 – $1,998 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $2,154 – $2,873 rather than $1,723 – $2,298.