Interstate move · New Jersey → New York

Movers from New Jersey to New York

About 15 miles between Newark and New York. Two-bedroom estimate $1,280–$1,910, delivery in 0–1 days. Choose exact cities below.

15 miNewark → New York
28 mindriving time
0–1 daysdelivery window
15,038 / 8,617carriers in each state

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

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Moving from New Jersey to New York 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 New York—the road distance is about 15 miles, which puts a typical move in the local move bracket with a delivery window of 0 to 1 days.

New Jersey has about 9.3 million residents and New York about 20.2 million. Cost levels in the two states are broadly similar.

We list 15,038 household-goods carriers across the New Jersey cities on this platform and 8,617 across New York. 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 New York

Reference estimate for 15 miles (Newark → New York)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$660	$810	$980
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$790	$960	$1,170
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$1,280	$1,560	$1,910
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$2,020	$2,460	$3,000
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$3,050	$3,720	$4,540

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Popular city routes

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Frequently asked questions

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

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $790 to $1,170, a two-bedroom $1,280 to $1,910 and a three-bedroom $2,020 to $3,000. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

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

Driving between the largest cities takes about 28 min; a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 0 to 1 days.

What license does a mover need for a New Jersey to New York 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 New York do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are New York, Buffalo, Yonkers, Rochester, Syracuse. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.