Newark, NJ → Olympia, WA · Cross-country move
About 2,861 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,210–$13,710, delivery in 7–14 days, 2,782 carriers on the Newark side and 101 in Olympia.
Olympia sits about 2,861 miles northwest of Newark, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to Washington that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
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 $9,210 to $13,710 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 50 hours (6 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 101 around Olympia (46 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 Olympia.
Newark has a population of about 323,808 and Olympia about 57,000. Newark is considerably denser (12,927 people per square mile versus 3,052), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Washington 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 | $3,690 | $4,490 | $5,480 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,530 | $6,740 | $8,220 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,210 | $11,240 | $13,710 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,740 | $17,980 | $21,930 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $20,270 | $24,720 | $30,160 |
$3,990–$5,630
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,570–$5,260
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,210–$13,710
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Newark, NJ → Olympia, WA. 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: Western Transfer Of Washington LLC
Legal name: Merchants Parcel Delivery INC
Legal name: All Ready Moving LLC
Legal name: Sound Sleep Products INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,690 to $5,480 for a studio, $5,530 to $8,220 for a one-bedroom, $9,210 to $13,710 for a two-bedroom, $14,740 to $21,930 for a three-bedroom and $20,270 to $30,160 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,861 road miles (2,425 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 50 hours (6 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 Washington 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 $3,990 to $5,630 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,570 to $5,260. 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–Olympia corridor.