New York, NY → Jersey City, NJ · Local move
About 10 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,250–$1,870, delivery in 0–1 days, 4,150 carriers on the New York side and 2,933 in Jersey City.
Moving from New York to Jersey City is a local move of roughly 10 road miles, heading northwest from New York to New Jersey.
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 New York side there are 4,150 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (2,180 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,933 around Jersey City (1,570 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 Jersey City.
New York has a population of about 8.6 million and Jersey City about 302,013. New York is considerably denser (29,298 people per square mile versus 19,894), 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 | $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 New York, NY → Jersey City, 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.
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 York into New Jersey 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 New York–Jersey City corridor.