Newark, NJ → Ketchikan, AK · Cross-country move
About 3,245 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,130–$15,060, delivery in 7–14 days, 2,782 carriers on the Newark side and 12 in Ketchikan.
The route from Newark, NJ to Ketchikan, AK covers roughly 3,245 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.
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 $10,130 to $15,060 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 56 hours (7 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 12 around Ketchikan (1 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 Ketchikan.
Newark has a population of about 323,808 and Ketchikan about 8,000. Newark is considerably denser (12,927 people per square mile versus 2,147), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Alaska levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $4,050 | $4,940 | $6,030 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $6,080 | $7,410 | $9,040 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $10,130 | $12,350 | $15,060 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $16,200 | $19,760 | $24,100 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $22,280 | $27,170 | $33,140 |
$4,530–$6,400
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,920–$5,760
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$10,130–$15,060
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Newark, NJ → Ketchikan, AK. 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
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Legal name: Mark Johnson
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Legal name: Daniel Poirier
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,050 to $6,030 for a studio, $6,080 to $9,040 for a one-bedroom, $10,130 to $15,060 for a two-bedroom, $16,200 to $24,100 for a three-bedroom and $22,280 to $33,140 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,245 road miles (2,750 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 56 hours (7 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Alaska 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 $4,530 to $6,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,920 to $5,760. 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–Ketchikan corridor.