Interstate move · New York → New Jersey

Movers from New York to New Jersey

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

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

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

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

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

Reference estimate for 15 miles (New York → Newark)
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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Popular city routes

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Frequently asked questions

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

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 York to New Jersey 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 York to New Jersey 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 Jersey do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Lakewood, Elizabeth. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.