Newark, NJ → Billings, MT · Cross-country move
About 2,066 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,260–$10,810, delivery in 5–10 days, 2,782 carriers on the Newark side and 33 in Billings.
Moving from Newark to Billings is a cross-country move of roughly 2,066 road miles, heading northwest from New Jersey to Montana.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $7,260 to $10,810 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 36 hours (5 driving days).
On the Newark side there are 2,782 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,591 of them authorized for interstate work), and 33 around Billings (28 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Billings.
Newark has a population of about 323,808 and Billings about 121,239. Newark is considerably denser (12,927 people per square mile versus 2,614), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Montana than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,910 | $3,540 | $4,320 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,360 | $5,310 | $6,480 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,260 | $8,860 | $10,810 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,620 | $14,170 | $17,290 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,980 | $19,490 | $23,770 |
$2,870–$4,060
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,860–$4,210
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,260–$10,810
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Newark, NJ → Billings, MT. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,910 to $4,320 for a studio, $4,360 to $6,480 for a one-bedroom, $7,260 to $10,810 for a two-bedroom, $11,620 to $17,290 for a three-bedroom and $15,980 to $23,770 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,066 road miles (1,751 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 36 hours (5 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from New Jersey into Montana makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,870 to $4,060 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,860 to $4,210. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Newark–Billings corridor.