A Fazio Moving And Storage Inc
Ramsey, NJ · USDOT 117631
5 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1974
Moving from New Jersey to New York
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 36,000 people living in New York had lived in New Jersey a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Newark to New York, about 10 miles, usually costs $2,000–$3,900. 369 licensed movers are based in New Jersey.
Who makes this move
36,002
people moved from New Jersey to New York (±5,753)
56,799
moved the other way, from New York to New Jersey (±8,244)
- New York drew about 17% of the roughly 215,000 people who left New Jersey for another state.
- More people moved from New York to New Jersey than this way, by about 21,000.
- 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 New York came from
- New Jersey36,000
- California31,000
- Florida28,000
- Pennsylvania23,000
- Massachusetts18,000
- Texas16,000
- Connecticut15,000
- Virginia10,000
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 New York, about 10 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $1,150–$2,250 | $1,400–$2,750 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $1,450–$2,850 | $1,800–$3,550 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $2,000–$3,900 | $2,500–$4,850 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $2,500–$4,850 | $3,100–$6,050 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $2,950–$5,700 | $3,650–$7,050 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $3,400–$6,550 | $4,200–$8,150 |
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 New York | 10 | $2,000–$3,900 |
| Newark to Buffalo | 336 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Newark to Rochester | 287 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Jersey City to New York | 5 | $2,000–$3,900 |
| Jersey City to Buffalo | 341 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Jersey City to Rochester | 292 | $2,200–$4,200 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities. Some of these moves are short: movers often price a short move by the hour, crew and truck rather than by weight and distance, so ask which way a quote is priced.
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 New York 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 New York
How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to New York?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Newark to New York, about 10 miles, usually costs $2,000–$3,900 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $2,000 to $4,200. A studio runs about $1,150–$2,250 and a 4-bedroom about $2,950–$5,700. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from New Jersey to New York?
About 36,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 36,002, with a margin of error of ±5,753. About 57,000 moved from New York to New Jersey the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from New Jersey to New York?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 5 to 341 miles by road; Newark to New York is about 10. 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 New York?
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 New York?
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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