Newark, NJ → Elizabeth, NJ · Local move
About 7 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,200–$1,790, delivery in 0–1 days, 2,782 carriers on the Newark side and 1,447 in Elizabeth.
Moving from Newark to Elizabeth is a local move of roughly 7 road miles, heading south within New Jersey.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 15 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,200 and $1,790, before packing or storage.
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 1,447 around Elizabeth (881 interstate). For an in-state 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 Elizabeth.
Newark has a population of about 323,808 and Elizabeth about 141,675. The two cities have comparable density (12,927 and 11,162 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $610 | $740 | $910 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $730 | $890 | $1,090 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,200 | $1,460 | $1,790 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,900 | $2,320 | $2,830 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,900 | $3,530 | $4,310 |
$160–$220
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,030–$1,510
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,200–$1,790
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Newark, NJ → Elizabeth, NJ. 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.
Legal name: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
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Legal name: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
Legal name: Maersk Logistics & Services USA INC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $610 to $910 for a studio, $730 to $1,090 for a one-bedroom, $1,200 to $1,790 for a two-bedroom, $1,900 to $2,830 for a three-bedroom and $2,900 to $4,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 7 road miles (4 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Newark and Elizabeth are in New Jersey, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $160 to $220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,030 to $1,510. 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–Elizabeth corridor.