Jersey City, NJ → Waterbury, CT · Short-haul move
About 94 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,660–$2,470, delivery in 1–2 days, 2,933 carriers on the Jersey City side and 170 in Waterbury.
Waterbury sits about 94 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 19 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,660 and $2,470, 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 170 around Waterbury (99 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 Waterbury.
Jersey City has a population of about 302,013 and Waterbury about 115,771. Jersey City is considerably denser (19,894 people per square mile versus 4,014), 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 | $950 | $1,160 | $1,420 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,070 | $1,310 | $1,600 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,660 | $2,020 | $2,470 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,470 | $3,010 | $3,680 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,570 | $4,360 | $5,320 |
$250–$350
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,100–$1,620
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,660–$2,470
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Jersey City, NJ → Waterbury, CT. 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: Flynn'S Motor Express INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $950 to $1,420 for a studio, $1,070 to $1,600 for a one-bedroom, $1,660 to $2,470 for a two-bedroom, $2,470 to $3,680 for a three-bedroom and $3,570 to $5,320 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 94 road miles (79 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 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 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 $250 to $350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,100 to $1,620. 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–Waterbury corridor.