Jersey City, NJ → New York, NY · Local move
About 10 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,250–$1,870, delivery in 0–1 days, 2,933 carriers on the Jersey City side and 4,150 in New York.
New York sits about 10 miles southeast of Jersey City, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to New York that most movers classify as a local 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 19 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,250 and $1,870, 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 4,150 around New York (2,180 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 York.
Jersey City has a population of about 302,013 and New York about 8.6 million. New York is the denser city (29,298 people per square mile versus 19,894 in Jersey City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $640 | $780 | $950 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $770 | $930 | $1,140 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,250 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,980 | $2,420 | $2,950 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,010 | $3,670 | $4,480 |
$160–$230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,030–$1,510
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,250–$1,870
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Jersey City, NJ → New York, NY. 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.
Legal name: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
Legal name: Roadway Movers INC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
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 $640 to $950 for a studio, $770 to $1,140 for a one-bedroom, $1,250 to $1,870 for a two-bedroom, $1,980 to $2,950 for a three-bedroom and $3,010 to $4,480 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 10 road miles (7 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 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 New York 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 $160 to $230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,030 to $1,510. 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 York corridor.