Florida to New Jersey
Moving from Florida to New Jersey
Reviewers who moved from Florida to New Jersey paid a median $3,779. 12,121 people made the move in 2024, and 22,646 went the other way. Miami to Jersey City, the most common run in our file, is 1,274 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$3,779
median, 76 priced reviews
Moved last year
12,121
FL to NJ, 2024
Typical drive
1,274 mi
Miami to Jersey City
Cost of living
+5.2%
NJ vs FL, US = 100
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported); US Census Bureau, ACS state-to-state migration, 2024; OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (driving route); BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
What it costs
Florida to New Jersey moving cost
Across 76 priced reviews of moves from Florida to New Jersey, the median was $3,779 and the middle half paid $2,700 to $5,300. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for 1,000–2,000 miles moves, by home size, as of September 2026. Research fallback, not a first-party median and not a bid.
| Home size | Full-service range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,200–$4,000 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,000–$5,200 |
| 2 bedroom | $4,000–$7,200 |
| 3 bedroom | $5,400–$9,400 |
| 4+ bedroom | $7,000–$12,000 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Miami to Jersey City drive).
Live numbers: US on-highway diesel $5.60 per gallon for the week of 2026-08-31 (EIA weekly US on-highway diesel via FRED GASDESW). A fuel surcharge on a long lane follows the diesel line; ask how the mover sets it.
From the review file
Movers with reviews on the Florida to New Jersey run
How this list was made. Every mover here has at least two reviews in our file for a move from Florida to New Jersey. Sorted by how many matching reviews each mover has, not by rating. Corpus as of 21 Sept 2026. Not a ranking and not a recommendation.
| Mover | Based | Record | Matching reviews | All reviews | Median reported, this run | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authority Moving Experts | Absecon, NJ | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3403492 | 2 | 1954.6 mean, dated | $8,200 | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Father & Son Moving & Storage | Billerica, FL | CarrierUSDOT 3199979 | 2 | 263.7 mean, dated | $5,800 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Sunrise Van Lines | Lutz, FL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 1902673 | 2 | 152.3 mean, dated | $5,300 | 28 Apr 2020 |
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 21 Sept 2026; FMCSA Licensing and Insurance, household-goods authority (record column).
Recent reviews
People who moved Florida to New Jersey
5 of 5 · 9 Sept 2026 · reported $6,988
“Plus, punctuality and responsiveness. Top notch, moving service. The guys were wonderful, and this was for an elderly woman, and they assured me that they would take great care of her and they did. Would use them over and over again.”
5 of 5 · 16 Aug 2026 · reported $5,000
“Roadway made my long distance move from Florida to NJ so easy and stress free! The team was right on time, professional and packaged up all our furniture very well. Would highly recommend them for moving!”
5 of 5 · 11 Aug 2026 · reported $3,456
“The movers were able to overcome all the challenges, including narrow hallways and oversized furniture. From narrow hallways to oversized furniture, the movers handled every challenge with ease. They worked efficiently together and never found themselves frustrated. They definitely have a lot of…”
What went wrong on this run: of 76 reviews, 32% mention damage and 20% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
Those are headcounts, not reasons.
Census counts both directions. ACS 2024 puts the Florida to New Jersey flow at 12,121 people, with a margin of plus or minus 3,185. The reverse move is larger: 22,646 people left New Jersey for Florida in the same year. Those are headcounts, not reasons.
Price levels differ at each end. BEA price parity for 2024 sets the US at 100. Florida sits at 103.4 and New Jersey at 108.8, so a dollar buys a bit less in New Jersey on that index. The gap is a price level, not a full household budget.
Wage tax is not the same. Florida does not tax wages. New Jersey does tax wages. Keep any rate out of the moving quote, because the tax is a state matter and the freight bill is not. Plan the move cost and the wage tax as separate lines when you compare the two ends.
What the job looks like
delivery is a window on the order for service
The common run is a long drive. In our file the most common trip is Miami to Jersey City, 1,274 miles, about 24 hours of driving. That puts the truck on the road for more than one day, before you count loading. A long-distance move is priced by weight and miles, and delivery is a window on the order for service.
Reported prices sit in a wide band. Of 76 reviews in our file, 76 list a price, and the median is $3,779. The middle half runs from $2,700 to $5,300. Homes and distances are mixed in that band, so it is a spread of jobs, not your quote. Check what moves cost before you treat it as one.
Damage and delay show up in the file. 32% of the reviews mention damage. 20% mention a delay or a no-show. Those shares are not a forecast for one load. They are common enough on this lane that you should ask how the carrier handles a late window and a damage claim before you sign.
Before you book
Haulest is not a carrier and does not book the truck.
Check the license before the quote. An interstate household move needs a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Look both up before you compare prices. A license lookup is the short version of that check. Haulest is not a carrier and does not book the truck.
Get the estimate type in writing. Ask for a binding estimate or a not-to-exceed estimate if you want the price capped. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver once you pay 110 percent of the estimate, and can collect the rest later. Read the 110 percent rule so the cap is clear.
Window and deposit belong on the order. The delivery window is set on the order for service, so get the first and last dates in writing. Ask what the deposit covers, when it is due, and whether it is refundable if the mover cancels. Do not treat a verbal pickup day as the agreement.
Leaving Florida, arriving in New Jersey.
| Florida | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 103.4 | 108.8 |
| Median home sale price | $421,500 | $579,900 |
| Median days on market | 66 | 35 |
| State income tax on wages | No tax on wages | Taxes wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 22,646 arrived from New Jersey | 12,121 arrived from Florida |
Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024; Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage, read 22 Sept 2026; State revenue departments (wage tax, 2026); US Census Bureau, ACS, 2024.
When to go: in Florida, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Mar 2026 and the quietest was Jan 2026. Movers fill up on the same calendar. Check your date.
Source: Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage (Florida homes sold by month).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people move from Florida to New Jersey?
- ACS 2024 counts 12,121 people moving from Florida to New Jersey, with a margin of plus or minus 3,185. The other direction is larger, at 22,646 people. The counts do not say why anyone moved.
- How long is the common Florida to New Jersey run?
- The most common trip in our file is Miami to Jersey City. It covers 1,274 miles and about 24 hours of driving. That is more than one day on the road for the truck.
- What do reviews say this move costs?
- Of 76 reviews, 76 list a price, and the median is $3,779. The middle half runs from $2,700 to $5,300. The prices mix home sizes and distances, so the median is not a quote.
- How often do reviews mention damage or a delay?
- 32% of the reviews mention damage. 20% mention a delay or a no-show. Those are shares of this file, not a forecast for your load.
- What should I check before booking this interstate move?
- Use a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver when you pay 110 percent of the estimate. Get the delivery window and the deposit terms in writing on the order.
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About Anthony Bale
A moving industry professional, author and writer. Anthony has been at different positions in the industry for the last 10 years, gaining significant knowledge on the relocation process. He himself has moved 6 times already, which helped him explore the other side of the moving process.
At Haulest he writes the US cost, hiring, and rights pages, reading the licensed review file every week so the numbers on the page are the numbers people reported.
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