Interstate move · Iowa → New Jersey

Movers from Iowa to New Jersey

About 1,193 miles between Des Moines and Newark. Two-bedroom estimate $5,310–$7,890, delivery in 3–7 days. Choose exact cities below.

1,193 miDes Moines → Newark
21 h 16 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
544 / 15,038carriers in each state

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

Reverse: New Jersey → Iowa

Moving from Iowa 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—Des Moines and Newark—the road distance is about 1,193 miles, which puts a typical move in the long-distance move bracket with a delivery window of 3 to 7 days.

Iowa has about 3.2 million residents and New Jersey about 9.3 million. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Iowa; plan for larger deposits and pricier destination-side services.

We list 544 household-goods carriers across the Iowa 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 Iowa to New Jersey

Reference estimate for 1,193 miles (Des Moines → Newark)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,120	$2,590	$3,160
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,180	$3,880	$4,740
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,310	$6,470	$7,890
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,490	$10,350	$12,630
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,670	$14,230	$17,370

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Popular city routes

Des MoinesNewark1,193 mi Des MoinesJersey City1,200 mi Des MoinesPaterson1,191 mi Des MoinesLakewood1,200 mi Des MoinesElizabeth1,192 mi Des MoinesEdison1,185 mi Cedar RapidsNewark1,074 mi Cedar RapidsJersey City1,081 mi Cedar RapidsPaterson1,072 mi Cedar RapidsLakewood1,083 mi Cedar RapidsElizabeth1,074 mi Cedar RapidsEdison1,067 mi DavenportNewark1,010 mi DavenportJersey City1,016 mi DavenportPaterson1,008 mi DavenportLakewood1,017 mi DavenportElizabeth1,009 mi DavenportEdison1,002 mi Sioux CityNewark1,358 mi Sioux CityJersey City1,365 mi Sioux CityPaterson1,355 mi Sioux CityLakewood1,369 mi Sioux CityElizabeth1,358 mi Sioux CityEdison1,352 mi Iowa CityNewark1,066 mi Iowa CityJersey City1,073 mi Iowa CityPaterson1,064 mi Iowa CityLakewood1,073 mi Iowa CityElizabeth1,065 mi Iowa CityEdison1,058 mi AmesNewark1,192 mi AmesJersey City1,199 mi AmesPaterson1,190 mi AmesLakewood1,201 mi AmesElizabeth1,192 mi AmesEdison1,185 mi

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Frequently asked questions

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

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $3,180 to $4,740, a two-bedroom $5,310 to $7,890 and a three-bedroom $8,490 to $12,630. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

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

Driving between the largest cities takes about 21 h 16 min; a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 3 to 7 days.

What license does a mover need for a Iowa 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.