Jersey City, NJ → Yonkers, NY · Local move
About 23 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,330–$1,980, delivery in 0–1 days, 2,933 carriers on the Jersey City side and 2,152 in Yonkers.
The route from Jersey City, NJ to Yonkers, NY covers roughly 23 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the local move category for pricing purposes.
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 43 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,330 and $1,980, 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 2,152 around Yonkers (1,091 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 Yonkers.
Jersey City has a population of about 302,013 and Yonkers about 212,603. Jersey City is considerably denser (19,894 people per square mile versus 11,754), 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 | $690 | $850 | $1,030 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $820 | $1,000 | $1,220 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,330 | $1,620 | $1,980 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,070 | $2,530 | $3,080 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,120 | $3,810 | $4,650 |
$170–$240
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,040–$1,530
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,330–$1,980
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Jersey City, NJ → Yonkers, 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: Roadway Movers INC
Legal name: Dxo East Productions LLC
Legal name: Worldwide Logistics Of NJ LLC
Legal name: Rdm Transport Group LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $690 to $1,030 for a studio, $820 to $1,220 for a one-bedroom, $1,330 to $1,980 for a two-bedroom, $2,070 to $3,080 for a three-bedroom and $3,120 to $4,650 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 23 road miles (19 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 43 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 $170 to $240 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,040 to $1,530. 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–Yonkers corridor.