Jersey City, NJ → Newark, NJ · Local move
About 9 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,210–$1,800, delivery in 0–1 days, 2,933 carriers on the Jersey City side and 2,782 in Newark.
Newark sits about 9 miles west of Jersey City, so this is an in-state move 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 17 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,210 and $1,800, 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 2,782 around Newark (1,591 interstate). For an in-state 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.
Jersey City has a population of about 302,013 and Newark about 323,808. Jersey City is considerably denser (19,894 people per square mile versus 12,927), 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 | $620 | $750 | $920 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $740 | $900 | $1,100 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,800 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,920 | $2,340 | $2,850 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,910 | $3,550 | $4,330 |
$160–$220
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.
$1,210–$1,800
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Jersey City, NJ → 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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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $620 to $920 for a studio, $740 to $1,100 for a one-bedroom, $1,210 to $1,800 for a two-bedroom, $1,920 to $2,850 for a three-bedroom and $2,910 to $4,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 9 road miles (6 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 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.
No. Because both Jersey City and Newark are in New Jersey, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $160 to $220 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–Newark corridor.