Newark, NJ → Texarkana, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,420 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,030–$8,980, delivery in 3–7 days, 2,782 carriers on the Newark side and 51 in Texarkana.
Moving from Newark to Texarkana is a long-distance move of roughly 1,420 road miles, heading west from New Jersey to Texas.
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 $6,030 to $8,980 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 25 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 51 around Texarkana (35 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 Texarkana.
Newark has a population of about 323,808 and Texarkana about 37,000. Newark is considerably denser (12,927 people per square mile versus 1,152), 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 Texas than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas 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 | $2,410 | $2,940 | $3,590 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,620 | $4,410 | $5,390 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,030 | $7,360 | $8,980 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,650 | $11,770 | $14,360 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,270 | $16,190 | $19,750 |
$2,060–$2,910
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,290–$3,360
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,030–$8,980
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Newark, NJ → Texarkana, TX. 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: Texarkana Sugar Hill INC
Legal name: The Handyman'S Wife Cleaning LLC
Legal name: Shur-Flow Services INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,410 to $3,590 for a studio, $3,620 to $5,390 for a one-bedroom, $6,030 to $8,980 for a two-bedroom, $9,650 to $14,360 for a three-bedroom and $13,270 to $19,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,420 road miles (1,204 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).
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 Texas 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 $2,060 to $2,910 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,290 to $3,360. 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–Texarkana corridor.