Moving from Vermont to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Burlington and Newark it is about 307 miles and about 6 hours; the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 286 to 307 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.
- ~307 miBurlington → Newark
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,382+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 492 people moved from Vermont to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±381), and about 1,356 went the other way. Between Burlington and Newark it is about 307 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,382 – $1,842 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 12 movers based in Vermont hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Vermont to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 492 people a year (±381), against about 1,356 (±968) from New Jersey to Vermont, so New Jersey loses about 864 people a year on this exchange. Vermont is the 26th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County | Mercer County | 46 ±55* |
| Bennington County | Hudson County | 36 ±56* |
| Essex County | Mercer County | 32 ±70* |
| Lamoille County | Hudson County | 22 ±36* |
| Bennington County | Essex County | 19 ±21* |
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.
Burlington 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 Vermont and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from Vermont to New Jersey
At about 307 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,382 – $1,842 for a two-bedroom home and $1,589 – $2,118 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $995 – $1,326; a freight trailer is $663 – $884.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,036 – $1,382 | $746 – $995 | $497 – $663 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,243 – $1,658 | $895 – $1,194 | $597 – $796 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,382 – $1,842 | $995 – $1,326 | $663 – $884 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,589 – $2,118 | $1,144 – $1,525 | $763 – $1,017 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,796 – $2,395 | $1,293 – $1,724 | $862 – $1,149 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,072 – $2,763 | $1,492 – $1,989 | $995 – $1,326 |
Transport only, for an estimated 307 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 Vermont 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier to Paterson | ~286 mi | 1–3 days | $1,287 – $1,716 | $1,480 – $1,973 |
| Burlington to Paterson | ~292 mi | 1–3 days | $1,314 – $1,752 | $1,511 – $2,015 |
| Montpelier to Jersey City | ~298 mi | 1–3 days | $1,341 – $1,788 | $1,542 – $2,056 |
| Montpelier to Newark | ~299 mi | 1–3 days | $1,346 – $1,794 | $1,547 – $2,063 |
| Burlington to Jersey City | ~307 mi | 1–3 days | $1,382 – $1,842 | $1,589 – $2,118 |
| Burlington to Newark | ~307 mi | 1–3 days | $1,382 – $1,842 | $1,589 – $2,118 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Vermont
7 of the 12 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 72 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 9 of 39 vehicle inspections (23.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 72 driver inspections (5.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action Moving and Storage IncColchester, VT · USDOT 434207 | 42 | 7 of 22 | 2 of 42 |
| Booska World Wide MoversSouth Burlington, VT · USDOT 786533 | 13 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 13 |
| McLure Moving & StorageEssex Junction, VT · USDOT 86305 | 6 | 0 of 5 | 1 of 6 |
| Lowell's Moving & StorageSo Burlington, VT · USDOT 1653526 | 4 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 4 |
| Pro Moving and StorageWilliston, VT · USDOT 1381131 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| Vermont Moving & Storage IncWinooski, VT · USDOT 1596307 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
18 listed household-goods carriers are based in Vermont, 12 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Vermont 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 Vermont. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Vermont
Vermont to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Vermont to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Burlington and Newark, the distance is about 307 miles. From our model that is $1,382 – $1,842 for a two-bedroom home and $1,589 – $2,118 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $995 – $1,326 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $663 – $884. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Vermont and New Jersey, distances run from 286 to 307 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Vermont to New Jersey take?
Burlington 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 Vermont to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from Vermont into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 18 listed movers based in Vermont, 12 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Vermont.
What is the cheapest way to move from Vermont to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $663 – $884 for a two-bedroom home over 307 miles against $1,382 – $1,842 with full-service movers. A container, about $995 – $1,326, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Vermont to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 492 people (±381) moved from Vermont to New Jersey that year, against about 1,356 (±968) from New Jersey to Vermont. That makes Vermont the 26th-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.