Interstate move · New Jersey → Iowa

Movers from New Jersey to Iowa

About 1,193 miles between Newark and Des Moines. Two-bedroom estimate $5,310–$7,890, delivery in 3–7 days. Choose exact cities below.

1,193 miNewark → Des Moines
21 h 16 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
15,038 / 544carriers in each state

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Every combination of a New Jersey city and a Iowa city has its own page with distance, cost and movers.

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Moving from New Jersey to Iowa means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Newark and Des Moines—the road distance is about 1,193 miles, which puts a typical move in the long-distance move bracket with a delivery window of 3 to 7 days.

New Jersey has about 9.3 million residents and Iowa about 3.2 million. Living and labor costs are noticeably lower in Iowa, so services bought at the destination (unpacking, storage, cleaning) usually cost less than in New Jersey.

We list 15,038 household-goods carriers across the New Jersey cities on this platform and 544 across Iowa. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.

Cost of moving from New Jersey to Iowa

Reference estimate for 1,193 miles (Newark → Des Moines)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,120	$2,590	$3,160
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,180	$3,880	$4,740
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,310	$6,470	$7,890
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,490	$10,350	$12,630
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,670	$14,230	$17,370

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Popular city routes

NewarkDes Moines1,193 mi NewarkCedar Rapids1,074 mi NewarkDavenport1,010 mi NewarkSioux City1,358 mi NewarkIowa City1,066 mi NewarkAmes1,192 mi Jersey CityDes Moines1,200 mi Jersey CityCedar Rapids1,081 mi Jersey CityDavenport1,016 mi Jersey CitySioux City1,365 mi Jersey CityIowa City1,073 mi Jersey CityAmes1,199 mi PatersonDes Moines1,191 mi PatersonCedar Rapids1,072 mi PatersonDavenport1,008 mi PatersonSioux City1,355 mi PatersonIowa City1,064 mi PatersonAmes1,190 mi LakewoodDes Moines1,200 mi LakewoodCedar Rapids1,083 mi LakewoodDavenport1,017 mi LakewoodSioux City1,369 mi LakewoodIowa City1,073 mi LakewoodAmes1,201 mi ElizabethDes Moines1,192 mi ElizabethCedar Rapids1,074 mi ElizabethDavenport1,009 mi ElizabethSioux City1,358 mi ElizabethIowa City1,065 mi ElizabethAmes1,192 mi EdisonDes Moines1,185 mi EdisonCedar Rapids1,067 mi EdisonDavenport1,002 mi EdisonSioux City1,352 mi EdisonIowa City1,058 mi EdisonAmes1,185 mi

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to Iowa?

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $3,180 to $4,740, a two-bedroom $5,310 to $7,890 and a three-bedroom $8,490 to $12,630. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from New Jersey to Iowa take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 21 h 16 min; a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 3 to 7 days.

What license does a mover need for a New Jersey to Iowa move?

An interstate move requires a carrier with an active USDOT number and FMCSA operating authority (MC number). Brokers must hold broker authority and must tell you which carrier will actually haul your goods.

Which cities in Iowa do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Iowa City. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.