Interstate move · New Jersey → Tennessee

Movers from New Jersey to Tennessee

About 886 miles between Newark and Nashville. Two-bedroom estimate $4,560–$6,780, delivery in 2–5 days. Choose exact cities below.

886 miNewark → Nashville
15 h 59 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
15,038 / 1,939carriers in each state

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

Reverse: Tennessee → New Jersey

Moving from New Jersey to Tennessee 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 Nashville—the road distance is about 886 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 Tennessee about 6.9 million. Living and labor costs are noticeably lower in Tennessee, so services bought at the destination (unpacking, storage, cleaning) usually cost less than in New Jersey. Tennessee has no state income tax on wages, while New Jersey does.

We list 15,038 household-goods carriers across the New Jersey cities on this platform and 1,939 across Tennessee. 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 Tennessee

Reference estimate for 886 miles (Newark → Nashville)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,820	$2,220	$2,710
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,730	$3,330	$4,070
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,560	$5,560	$6,780
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,290	$8,890	$10,850
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,030	$12,230	$14,920

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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

NewarkNashville886 mi NewarkMemphis1,112 mi NewarkKnoxville735 mi NewarkChattanooga848 mi NewarkClarksville904 mi NewarkMurfreesboro878 mi Jersey CityNashville891 mi Jersey CityMemphis1,118 mi Jersey CityKnoxville740 mi Jersey CityChattanooga853 mi Jersey CityClarksville910 mi Jersey CityMurfreesboro883 mi PatersonNashville892 mi PatersonMemphis1,118 mi PatersonKnoxville743 mi PatersonChattanooga856 mi PatersonClarksville909 mi PatersonMurfreesboro884 mi LakewoodNashville866 mi LakewoodMemphis1,094 mi LakewoodKnoxville709 mi LakewoodChattanooga822 mi LakewoodClarksville887 mi LakewoodMurfreesboro857 mi ElizabethNashville883 mi ElizabethMemphis1,109 mi ElizabethKnoxville731 mi ElizabethChattanooga844 mi ElizabethClarksville901 mi ElizabethMurfreesboro875 mi EdisonNashville869 mi EdisonMemphis1,096 mi EdisonKnoxville717 mi EdisonChattanooga830 mi EdisonClarksville888 mi EdisonMurfreesboro861 mi

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Frequently asked questions

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

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $2,730 to $4,070, a two-bedroom $4,560 to $6,780 and a three-bedroom $7,290 to $10,850. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

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

Driving between the largest cities takes about 15 h 59 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.