Interstate move · Ohio → New Jersey

Movers from Ohio to New Jersey

About 551 miles between Columbus and Newark. Two-bedroom estimate $3,680–$5,480, delivery in 2–5 days. Choose exact cities below.

551 miColumbus → Newark
10 h 12 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
3,061 / 15,038carriers in each state

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Every combination of a Ohio city and a New Jersey city has its own page with distance, cost and movers.

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Moving from Ohio to New Jersey means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Columbus and Newark—the road distance is about 551 miles, which puts a typical move in the long-distance move bracket with a delivery window of 2 to 5 days.

Ohio has about 11.8 million residents and New Jersey about 9.3 million. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Ohio; plan for larger deposits and pricier destination-side services.

We list 3,061 household-goods carriers across the Ohio cities on this platform and 15,038 across New Jersey. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.

Cost of moving from Ohio to New Jersey

Reference estimate for 551 miles (Columbus → Newark)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,470	$1,800	$2,190
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,210	$2,700	$3,290
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,680	$4,490	$5,480
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,900	$7,190	$8,770
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,110	$9,890	$12,060

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Ohio to New Jersey?

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $2,210 to $3,290, a two-bedroom $3,680 to $5,480 and a three-bedroom $5,900 to $8,770. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from Ohio to New Jersey take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 10 h 12 min; a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 2 to 5 days.

What license does a mover need for a Ohio to New Jersey move?

An interstate move requires a carrier with an active USDOT number and FMCSA operating authority (MC number). Brokers must hold broker authority and must tell you which carrier will actually haul your goods.

Which cities in New Jersey do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Lakewood, Elizabeth. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.