Newark, NJ → Pompano Beach, FL · Long-distance move
About 1,248 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,680–$8,460, delivery in 3–7 days, 2,782 carriers on the Newark side and 1,033 in Pompano Beach.
Moving from Newark to Pompano Beach is a long-distance move of roughly 1,248 road miles, heading south from New Jersey to Florida.
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 $5,680 to $8,460 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 22 h 13 min.
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 1,033 around Pompano Beach (412 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 Pompano Beach.
Newark has a population of about 323,808 and Pompano Beach about 117,211. Newark is considerably denser (12,927 people per square mile versus 4,669), 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 Florida than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Florida 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 | $2,270 | $2,770 | $3,380 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,410 | $4,160 | $5,070 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,680 | $6,930 | $8,460 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,090 | $11,090 | $13,530 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,500 | $15,250 | $18,600 |
$1,730–$2,450
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,130–$3,140
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,680–$8,460
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Newark, NJ → Pompano Beach, FL. 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: Jds Family Investment Trust LLC
Legal name: Lanier Services INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,270 to $3,380 for a studio, $3,410 to $5,070 for a one-bedroom, $5,680 to $8,460 for a two-bedroom, $9,090 to $13,530 for a three-bedroom and $12,500 to $18,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,248 road miles (1,057 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 13 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Florida 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 $1,730 to $2,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,130 to $3,140. 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–Pompano Beach corridor.