Jersey City, NJ → Worcester, MA · Regional long-distance move
About 187 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,650–$3,940, delivery in 1–2 days, 2,933 carriers on the Jersey City side and 226 in Worcester.
Worcester sits about 187 miles northeast of Jersey City, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to Massachusetts that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $2,650 to $3,940 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 55 min.
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 226 around Worcester (135 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 Worcester.
Jersey City has a population of about 302,013 and Worcester about 213,862. Jersey City is considerably denser (19,894 people per square mile versus 5,522), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,450 | $1,760 | $2,150 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,590 | $1,940 | $2,360 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,650 | $3,230 | $3,940 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,240 | $5,170 | $6,300 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,820 | $7,100 | $8,670 |
$340–$480
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,190–$1,750
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,650–$3,940
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Jersey City, NJ → Worcester, MA. 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
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,450 to $2,150 for a studio, $1,590 to $2,360 for a one-bedroom, $2,650 to $3,940 for a two-bedroom, $4,240 to $6,300 for a three-bedroom and $5,820 to $8,670 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 187 road miles (159 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 55 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from New Jersey into Massachusetts 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 $340 to $480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,190 to $1,750. 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–Worcester corridor.