A Fazio Moving And Storage Inc
Ramsey, NJ · USDOT 117631
5 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1974
Moving from New Jersey to Florida
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 23,000 people living in Florida had lived in New Jersey a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Newark to Miami, about 1,288 miles, usually costs $3,100–$5,600. 369 licensed movers are based in New Jersey.
Who makes this move
22,646
people moved from New Jersey to Florida (±4,042)
12,121
moved the other way, from Florida to New Jersey (±3,185)
- Florida drew about 11% of the roughly 215,000 people who left New Jersey for another state.
- More people moved to Florida than the other way, by about 11,000.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left New Jersey went
Most common moves out of New Jersey
- Pennsylvania38,000
- New York36,000
- Florida23,000
- Texas11,000
- Virginia11,000
- California9,700
- North Carolina9,300
- Georgia6,800
Where people moving to Florida came from
- New York51,000
- Texas45,000
- California36,000
- Georgia34,000
- Pennsylvania34,000
- Virginia29,000
- North Carolina26,000
- Illinois24,000
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
Newark to Miami, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newark to Miami | 1,288 | $3,100–$5,600 |
| Newark to Tampa | 1,181 | $3,100–$5,600 |
| Newark to Orlando | 1,105 | $3,100–$5,600 |
| Jersey City to Miami | 1,289 | $3,100–$5,600 |
| Jersey City to Tampa | 1,184 | $3,100–$5,600 |
| Jersey City to Orlando | 1,107 | $3,100–$5,600 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in New Jersey
See all 369Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
A Santini Moving & Storage Company
Dayton, NJ · USDOT 6045
16 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1974
Aa American Moving & Storage Inc
Wyckoff, NJ · USDOT 861082
1 truck · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2000
Accessible Movers Moving&storage Inc
Marlboro, NJ · USDOT 3488885
2 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2020
Before you book
Check the mover is licensedNew Jersey to Florida 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 New Jersey to Florida
How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to Florida?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Newark to Miami, 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 New Jersey to Florida?
About 23,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 22,646, with a margin of error of ±4,042. About 12,000 moved from Florida to New Jersey the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from New Jersey to Florida?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 1,105 to 1,289 miles by road; Newark to Miami 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 New Jersey to Florida?
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 New Jersey to Florida?
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.
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