Interstate move · New Jersey → Ohio

Movers from New Jersey to Ohio

About 551 miles between Newark and Columbus. Two-bedroom estimate $3,680–$5,480, delivery in 2–5 days. Choose exact cities below.

551 miNewark → Columbus
10 h 12 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
15,038 / 3,061carriers in each state

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

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Moving from New Jersey to Ohio 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 Columbus—the road distance is about 551 miles, which puts a typical move in the long-distance move bracket with a delivery window of 2 to 5 days.

New Jersey has about 9.3 million residents and Ohio about 11.8 million. Living and labor costs are noticeably lower in Ohio, 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 3,061 across Ohio. 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 Ohio

Reference estimate for 551 miles (Newark → Columbus)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,470	$1,800	$2,190
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,210	$2,700	$3,290
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,680	$4,490	$5,480
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,900	$7,190	$8,770
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,110	$9,890	$12,060

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Frequently asked questions

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

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $2,210 to $3,290, a two-bedroom $3,680 to $5,480 and a three-bedroom $5,900 to $8,770. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

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

Driving between the largest cities takes about 10 h 12 min; a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 2 to 5 days.

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

The most searched destinations on this platform are Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.