Newark, NJ → Silver Spring, MD · Regional long-distance move
About 227 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,700–$4,010, delivery in 1–2 days, 2,782 carriers on the Newark side and 813 in Silver Spring.
Moving from Newark to Silver Spring is a regional long-distance move of roughly 227 road miles, heading southwest from New Jersey to Maryland.
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 $2,700 to $4,010 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 37 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 813 around Silver Spring (494 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 Silver Spring.
Newark has a population of about 323,808 and Silver Spring about 82,000. The two cities have comparable density (12,927 and 10,277 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,380 | $1,690 | $2,060 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,620 | $1,970 | $2,410 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,700 | $3,290 | $4,010 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,320 | $5,260 | $6,420 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,930 | $7,240 | $8,830 |
$380–$540
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,220–$1,800
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,700–$4,010
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Newark, NJ → Silver Spring, MD. 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: Ritter Transport INC
Legal name: Chhj LLC
Legal name: Jk Moving & Storage Of Maryland INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,380 to $2,060 for a studio, $1,620 to $2,410 for a one-bedroom, $2,700 to $4,010 for a two-bedroom, $4,320 to $6,420 for a three-bedroom and $5,930 to $8,830 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 227 road miles (192 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 37 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Maryland 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 $380 to $540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,220 to $1,800. 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–Silver Spring corridor.