Interstate move · Florida → New Jersey

Movers from Florida to New Jersey

About 981 miles between Jacksonville and Newark. Two-bedroom estimate $4,960–$7,390, delivery in 2–5 days. Choose exact cities below.

981 miJacksonville → Newark
17 h 37 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
26,276 / 15,038carriers in each state

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Every combination of a Florida city and a New Jersey city has its own page with distance, cost and movers.

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Moving from Florida to New Jersey means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Jacksonville and Newark—the road distance is about 981 miles, which puts a typical move in the long-distance move bracket with a delivery window of 2 to 5 days.

Florida has about 21.5 million residents and New Jersey about 9.3 million. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Florida; plan for larger deposits and pricier destination-side services. Unlike Florida, New Jersey collects a state income tax.

We list 26,276 household-goods carriers across the Florida cities on this platform and 15,038 across New Jersey. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.

Cost of moving from Florida to New Jersey

Reference estimate for 981 miles (Jacksonville → Newark)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,990	$2,420	$2,950
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,980	$3,630	$4,430
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,960	$6,050	$7,390
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,940	$9,690	$11,820
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,920	$13,320	$16,250

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Popular city routes

JacksonvilleNewark981 mi JacksonvilleJersey City984 mi JacksonvillePaterson995 mi JacksonvilleLakewood937 mi JacksonvilleElizabeth976 mi JacksonvilleEdison960 mi MiamiNewark1,286 mi MiamiJersey City1,287 mi MiamiPaterson1,300 mi MiamiLakewood1,237 mi MiamiElizabeth1,281 mi MiamiEdison1,265 mi TampaNewark1,180 mi TampaJersey City1,182 mi TampaPaterson1,193 mi TampaLakewood1,134 mi TampaElizabeth1,175 mi TampaEdison1,158 mi OrlandoNewark1,110 mi OrlandoJersey City1,112 mi OrlandoPaterson1,124 mi OrlandoLakewood1,063 mi OrlandoElizabeth1,105 mi OrlandoEdison1,089 mi Port St. LucieNewark1,173 mi Port St. LucieJersey City1,175 mi Port St. LuciePaterson1,188 mi Port St. LucieLakewood1,125 mi Port St. LucieElizabeth1,168 mi Port St. LucieEdison1,152 mi St. PetersburgNewark1,200 mi St. PetersburgJersey City1,202 mi St. PetersburgPaterson1,213 mi St. PetersburgLakewood1,155 mi St. PetersburgElizabeth1,195 mi St. PetersburgEdison1,179 mi

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Florida to New Jersey?

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $2,980 to $4,430, a two-bedroom $4,960 to $7,390 and a three-bedroom $7,940 to $11,820. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from Florida to New Jersey take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 17 h 37 min; a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 2 to 5 days.

What license does a mover need for a Florida to New Jersey move?

An interstate move requires a carrier with an active USDOT number and FMCSA operating authority (MC number). Brokers must hold broker authority and must tell you which carrier will actually haul your goods.

Which cities in New Jersey do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Lakewood, Elizabeth. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.