Providence, RI → Jersey City, NJ · Regional long-distance move
About 186 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,510–$3,730, delivery in 1–2 days, 330 carriers on the Providence side and 2,933 in Jersey City.
The route from Providence, RI to Jersey City, NJ covers roughly 186 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $2,510 to $3,730 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 3 h 54 min.
On the Providence side there are 330 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (253 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,933 around Jersey City (1,570 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 Jersey City.
Providence has a population of about 195,310 and Jersey City about 302,013. Jersey City is the denser city (19,894 people per square mile versus 10,377 in Providence), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,370 | $1,670 | $2,040 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,500 | $1,840 | $2,240 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,510 | $3,060 | $3,730 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,010 | $4,890 | $5,970 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,520 | $6,730 | $8,210 |
$340–$480
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,190–$1,740
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,510–$3,730
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Unfi Transport LLC
Legal name: Cvs Transportation LLC
Legal name: Delivery Management Services INC
Legal name: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
Legal name: Roadway Movers INC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,370 to $2,040 for a studio, $1,500 to $2,240 for a one-bedroom, $2,510 to $3,730 for a two-bedroom, $4,010 to $5,970 for a three-bedroom and $5,520 to $8,210 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 186 road miles (157 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 54 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 Rhode Island into New Jersey 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 $340 to $480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,190 to $1,740. 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 Providence–Jersey City corridor.