Jersey City, NJ → New Haven, CT · Short-haul move
About 85 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,610–$2,390, delivery in 1–2 days, 2,933 carriers on the Jersey City side and 242 in New Haven.
New Haven sits about 85 miles northeast of Jersey City, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to Connecticut that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 10 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,610 and $2,390, before packing or storage.
On the Jersey City side there are 2,933 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,570 of them authorized for interstate work), and 242 around New Haven (131 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 New Haven.
Jersey City has a population of about 302,013 and New Haven about 138,774. Jersey City is considerably denser (19,894 people per square mile versus 7,167), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $920 | $1,120 | $1,360 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,040 | $1,260 | $1,540 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,610 | $1,960 | $2,390 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,410 | $2,940 | $3,580 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,500 | $4,270 | $5,210 |
$240–$330
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,100–$1,610
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,610–$2,390
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
Legal name: Roadway Movers INC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $920 to $1,360 for a studio, $1,040 to $1,540 for a one-bedroom, $1,610 to $2,390 for a two-bedroom, $2,410 to $3,580 for a three-bedroom and $3,500 to $5,210 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 85 road miles (72 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 10 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
Yes. Crossing from New Jersey into Connecticut 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 $240 to $330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,100 to $1,610. 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 Jersey City–New Haven corridor.