Newark, NJ → Hutchinson, KS · Cross-country move
About 1,506 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,110–$9,090, delivery in 5–10 days, 2,782 carriers on the Newark side and 21 in Hutchinson.
Moving from Newark to Hutchinson is a cross-country move of roughly 1,506 road miles, heading west from New Jersey to Kansas.
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 $6,110 to $9,090 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 26 hours (3 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 21 around Hutchinson (15 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 Hutchinson.
Newark has a population of about 323,808 and Hutchinson about 40,000. Newark is considerably denser (12,927 people per square mile versus 1,628), 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 Kansas 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 | $2,440 | $2,980 | $3,630 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,660 | $4,470 | $5,450 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,110 | $7,450 | $9,090 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,770 | $11,920 | $14,540 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,440 | $16,390 | $19,990 |
$2,150–$3,030
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,360–$3,480
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,110–$9,090
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Newark, NJ → Hutchinson, KS. 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
Legal name: Maersk Logistics & Services USA INC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Legal name: Sturdi Bilt Storage Barns INC
Legal name: Pelkey LLC
Legal name: Titan Always Delivers LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,440 to $3,630 for a studio, $3,660 to $5,450 for a one-bedroom, $6,110 to $9,090 for a two-bedroom, $9,770 to $14,540 for a three-bedroom and $13,440 to $19,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,506 road miles (1,277 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 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 Kansas 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 $2,150 to $3,030 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,360 to $3,480. 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–Hutchinson corridor.