Fontana, CA → Newark, NJ · Cross-country move
About 2,825 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,550–$14,200, delivery in 7–14 days, 1,173 carriers on the Fontana side and 2,782 in Newark.
Moving from Fontana to Newark is a cross-country move of roughly 2,825 road miles, heading northeast from California to New Jersey.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $9,550 to $14,200 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 49 hours (6 driving days).
On the Fontana side there are 1,173 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (642 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,782 around Newark (1,591 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Newark.
Fontana has a population of about 221,223 and Newark about 323,808. Newark is the denser city (12,927 people per square mile versus 4,835 in Fontana), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in New Jersey than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,820 | $4,660 | $5,680 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,730 | $6,980 | $8,520 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,550 | $11,640 | $14,200 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,270 | $18,630 | $22,720 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $21,000 | $25,610 | $31,240 |
$3,950–$5,580
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,540–$5,210
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,550–$14,200
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Fontana, CA → Newark, NJ. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Legal name: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
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Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,820 to $5,680 for a studio, $5,730 to $8,520 for a one-bedroom, $9,550 to $14,200 for a two-bedroom, $15,270 to $22,720 for a three-bedroom and $21,000 to $31,240 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,825 road miles (2,394 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from California into New Jersey makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,950 to $5,580 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,540 to $5,210. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Fontana–Newark corridor.