New Jersey to Florida
Moving from New Jersey to Florida
Reviewers who moved from New Jersey to Florida paid a median $3,999. 22,646 people made the move in 2024, and 12,121 went the other way. Jersey City to Miami, the most common run in our file, is 1,276 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$3,999
median, 159 priced reviews
Moved last year
22,646
NJ to FL, 2024
Typical drive
1,276 mi
Jersey City to Miami
Cost of living
-5.0%
FL vs NJ, 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
New Jersey to Florida moving cost
Across 159 priced reviews of moves from New Jersey to Florida, the median was $3,999 and the middle half paid $2,500 to $6,000. 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 Jersey City to Miami 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 New Jersey to Florida run
How this list was made. Every mover here has at least two reviews in our file for a move from New Jersey to Florida. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Elite Van Lines | Belleville, NJ | CarrierUSDOT 3291364 | 5 | 1574.1 mean, dated | $5,433 | 25 Dec 2025 |
| A-Plus Van Lines LLC | Moonachie, NJ | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 1331028 | 4 | 212.1 mean, dated | $3,107 | 6 Sept 2021 |
| Xtreme Movers | Passaic, NJ | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 2405388 | 3 | 1264.4 mean, dated | $5,000 | 28 Aug 2020 |
| ID Noble Movers | Hackensack, NJ | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 2838126 | 3 | 212.9 mean, dated | $3,460 | 19 Aug 2020 |
| Braha Moving Systems | Rego Park, NY | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 2357509 | 2 | 1865.0 mean, dated | $5,102 | 26 Jan 2022 |
| OM van Lines | Rochelle Park, NJ | CarrierUSDOT 3453290 | 2 | 1504.0 mean, dated | $4,000 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Great American Van Lines | Jersey City, NJ | CarrierUSDOT 1381471 | 2 | 1443.7 mean, dated | $11,000 | 9 Nov 2023 |
| White Glove Moving and Storage Inc | Bayonne, NJ | Broker and carrierUSDOT 648262 | 2 | 734.2 mean, dated | $3,800 | 2 Oct 2021 |
| Active Moving Inc | Brooklyn, NY | CarrierUSDOT 1278479 | 2 | 713.6 mean, dated | $3,500 | 23 Sept 2021 |
| One Way Van Lines | Dundalk, MD | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3078816 | 2 | 482.8 mean, dated | $5,000 | 2 Aug 2022 |
| Duntara Moving & Storage | Fort Lauderdale, FL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 866751 | 2 | 403.1 mean, dated | $1,111 | 30 Jan 2017 |
| State to State Relocation | Harrison, NJ | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 2507756 | 2 | 372.6 mean, dated | $3,925 | 26 Apr 2016 |
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 21 Sept 2026; FMCSA Licensing and Insurance, household-goods authority (record column).
Recent reviews
People who moved New Jersey to Florida
5 of 5 · 19 Sept 2026 · reported $5,000
“I recently used Global Trans Van Lines for my move from Texas to Florida and had a great experience. My representative, Steven, was incredibly helpful throughout the process and I really appreciated his communication. I was especially impressed with how quickly and efficiently the crew worked…”
5 of 5 · 11 Sept 2026 · reported $4,500
“The movers came prepared for a workload that was definitely larger than it looked. They kept the process structured and worked through each section without unnecessary downtime. Fragile items received the attention they needed. Furniture was loaded with a smart use of available space. The entire move felt well managed.”
1 of 5 · 4 Aug 2026 · reported $2,100
“Moved less than half of what they promised to move because I refused to pay double of what was originally quoted. Foreman shows on on pickup date with high pressure tactics. Changed delivery date 3 times.”
What went wrong on this run: of 159 reviews, 32% mention damage and 21% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
ACS 2024 puts the New Jersey to Florida flow at 22,646 people
Census counted 22,646 movers. ACS 2024 puts the New Jersey to Florida flow at 22,646 people, with a margin of plus or minus 4,042. The reverse count is smaller: 12,121 people moved from Florida to New Jersey in the same year. The figures are a head count with a margin, and they do not explain why anyone moved.
Prices and wage tax differ. BEA price parity for 2024 sets the United States at 100. New Jersey is 108.8 and Florida is 103.4, so Florida sits lower than New Jersey on that index. New Jersey taxes wages. Florida does not tax wages. No rate is stated here.
What the job looks like
The median reported price is $3,999, with the middle half from $2,500 to $6,000.
The common run is long. In our file the most common trip is Jersey City to Miami, 1,276 miles, about 24 hours of driving. Crews do not finish that distance in an afternoon, and the order sets a delivery window for service rather than one clock time. Long-distance household goods are priced by weight and miles. See long-distance moving for how that pricing works.
Reviews on this lane are mixed. Our file has 159 reviews, and 159 of them list a price. The median reported price is $3,999, with the middle half from $2,500 to $6,000. Those prices mix home sizes and distances. 32% mention damage, and 21% mention a delay or a no-show.
Before you book
On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate.
Check the carrier first. Interstate household moves need a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Look the number up before you pay anyone. Haulest is not a carrier and does not book the truck. Use the license lookup to confirm the number is active and the authority covers household goods.
Get the price form in writing. Ask whether the estimate is binding or not to exceed. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. The 110 percent rule is the ceiling on what you must pay to get your goods when the estimate was not binding. Put the delivery window on the order in writing.
Write down the window and the deposit. The delivery window is set on the order for service, so get the dates on paper before load day. Deposit terms should be in the same paperwork: how much, when it is due, and what happens if the date slips. Read deposit terms before you transfer money. A no-show shows up in the lane reviews, so the paper trail matters.
Leaving New Jersey, arriving in Florida.
| New Jersey | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 108.8 | 103.4 |
| Median home sale price | $579,900 | $421,500 |
| Median days on market | 35 | 66 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | No tax on wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 12,121 arrived from Florida | 22,646 arrived from New Jersey |
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 New Jersey, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Jul 2025 and the quietest was Feb 2026. Movers fill up on the same calendar. Check your date.
Source: Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage (New Jersey homes sold by month).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people moved from New Jersey to Florida?
- Census ACS 2024 counts 22,646 people moving from New Jersey to Florida, with a margin of plus or minus 4,042. The other direction was 12,121 people. The count is the fact; it does not say why anyone left.
- How far is the most common New Jersey to Florida move?
- In our file the most common run is Jersey City to Miami, 1,276 miles, about 24 hours of driving. Long-distance moves on this lane are priced by weight and miles. Delivery is a window set on the order for service, not a promise of one hour.
- What did people report paying for this move?
- Across 159 priced reviews the median reported price is $3,999. The middle half runs from $2,500 to $6,000. Those figures mix home sizes and distances, so your quote can sit outside that band.
- How often do reviews mention damage or a delay?
- Of 159 reviews, 32% mention damage and 21% mention a delay or a no-show. That is a real share of the file, and it is not a forecast for your truck. Put the delivery window in writing and check USDOT authority before you book.
- What should I check before I book an interstate mover?
- The mover needs an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. Ask for a binding or not-to-exceed estimate, written window dates, and clear deposit terms.
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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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