Moving from Virginia to 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 (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.
- ~333 miVirginia Beach → Newark
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,499+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 3,328 people moved from Virginia to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,632), and about 11,018 went the other way. Between Virginia Beach and Newark it is about 333 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,499 – $1,998 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 263 movers based in Virginia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Virginia to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,328 people a year (±1,632), against about 11,018 (±2,698) from New Jersey to Virginia, so New Jersey loses about 7,690 people a year on this exchange. Virginia is the 8th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Henrico County | Middlesex County | 262 ±250 |
| Fairfax County | Bergen County | 185 ±215* |
| Fairfax County | Union County | 171 ±169 |
| York County | Burlington County | 122 ±103 |
| Newport News City | Mercer County | 121 ±179* |
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.
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. 1 has 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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Virginia
107 of the 263 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,338 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 164 of 765 vehicle inspections (21.4%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 163 of 1,338 driver inspections (12.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Transfer IncChesapeake, VA · USDOT 139659 | 426 | 50 of 247 | 3 of 426 |
| JK Moving ServicesSterling, VA · USDOT 1065394 | 107 | 7 of 57 | 8 of 107 |
| Stewart Moving and StorageMidlothian, VA · USDOT 1194537 | 102 | 13 of 50 | 9 of 102 |
| Quality Services MovingLorton, VA · USDOT 819924 | 54 | 16 of 32 | 11 of 54 |
| Hampton Roads Moving & StorageSuffolk, VA · USDOT 1581633 | 46 | 10 of 25 | 2 of 46 |
| Apple MovingChesapeake, VA · USDOT 163678 | 40 | 4 of 22 | 4 of 40 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
411 listed household-goods carriers are based in Virginia, 263 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Virginia 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 Virginia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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. A move from Virginia into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 411 listed movers based in Virginia, 263 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Virginia.
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, about $1,079 – $1,439, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Virginia to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,328 people (±1,632) moved from Virginia to New Jersey that year, against about 11,018 (±2,698) from New Jersey to Virginia. That makes Virginia the 8th-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.