A & A Transfer & Storage Inc
Fort Walton Beach, FL · USDOT 89741
17 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1974
Moving from Florida to New Jersey
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 12,000 people living in New Jersey had lived in Florida a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Miami to Newark, about 1,288 miles, usually costs $3,100–$5,600. 441 licensed movers are based in Florida.
Who makes this move
12,121
people moved from Florida to New Jersey (±3,185)
22,646
moved the other way, from New Jersey to Florida (±4,042)
- New Jersey drew about 2% of the roughly 506,000 people who left Florida for another state.
- More people moved from New Jersey to Florida than this way, by about 11,000.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left Florida went
Most common moves out of Florida
- Georgia52,000
- Texas52,000
- North Carolina34,000
- New York28,000
- Pennsylvania25,000
- Virginia25,000
- Ohio20,000
- Michigan19,000
Where people moving to New Jersey came from
- New York57,000
- Pennsylvania26,000
- Florida12,000
- California8,000
- North Carolina5,000
- Massachusetts4,000
- Delaware3,300
- Virginia3,300
Survey estimates: where two figures are closer than their margins of error, their order may not be real. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows: 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.
What it costs, by home size
Miami to Newark, about 1,288 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $1,800–$3,200 | $2,200–$4,000 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $2,250–$4,100 | $2,800–$5,050 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $3,100–$5,600 | $3,850–$6,950 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $3,850–$7,000 | $4,800–$8,650 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $4,500–$8,150 | $5,600–$10,150 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $5,200–$9,450 | $6,450–$11,700 |
A model, not a quote: weight and distance, adjusted for season, fitted to published 2026 cost tables. Packing, stairs and specialty items add to these. How we model costs.
Between the main cities
A 2-bedroom move, mid-month outside summer.
| Move | Miles | Usual cost |
|---|---|---|
| Miami to Newark | 1,288 | $3,100–$5,600 |
| Miami to Jersey City | 1,289 | $3,100–$5,600 |
| Tampa to Newark | 1,181 | $3,100–$5,600 |
| Tampa to Jersey City | 1,184 | $3,100–$5,600 |
| Orlando to Newark | 1,105 | $3,100–$5,600 |
| Orlando to Jersey City | 1,107 | $3,100–$5,600 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in Florida
See all 441Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
A & M Moving & Storage LLC
Jacksonville, FL · USDOT 2110929
1 truck · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2011
A S A P Moving & Storage LLC
N Lauderdale, FL · USDOT 3610763
4 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2021
Before you book
Check the mover is licensedFlorida to New Jersey crosses a state line, so the mover needs federal interstate authority.Ask: carrier or broker?A broker sells your move to a company you have not met. Both are legal; know which one you are hiring.Get a binding estimateA binding estimate fixes the price. A non-binding one is a guess: the final bill follows the actual weight.
Questions about moving from Florida to New Jersey
How much does it cost to move from Florida to New Jersey?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Miami to Newark, about 1,288 miles, usually costs $3,100–$5,600 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $3,100 to $5,600. A studio runs about $1,800–$3,200 and a 4-bedroom about $4,500–$8,150. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Florida to New Jersey?
About 12,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 12,121, with a margin of error of ±3,185. About 23,000 moved from New Jersey to Florida the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Florida to New Jersey?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 1,105 to 1,289 miles by road; Miami to Newark is about 1,288. Distances are estimated from the straight line between the cities; a mover's estimate uses the actual route.
Does a mover need a federal license to move me from Florida to New Jersey?
Yes. The move crosses a state line, so the mover needs active interstate authority from the FMCSA under a USDOT number. Each mover listed here shows its authority and insurance status from FMCSA's files.
When is it cheapest to move from Florida to New Jersey?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 24% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
Get quotes for your move from Florida to New Jersey
See which companies hold active federal authority to move you and what moves like yours usually cost, then pick who quotes you.
Already have a quote? Check whether it's a normal price.
More moves from Florida
More moves to New Jersey
Movers in Florida and New Jersey. Every move between states and the major cities: moving routes.