Boston to New Jersey is a roughly 220–280 mile run depending on whether you're headed for North Jersey (Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken), Central Jersey (Princeton, Edison), or the Shore — typically four to five hours through the NYC-area bottlenecks. We price it hourly, never by weight: a typical 1-bedroom runs about $1,500–$2,400 and a 2-bedroom $2,400–$3,800 door to door, with the drive included in a written quote before you commit.
One Carrier, Not a Broker Chain
The Boston–New Jersey lane is dominated by brokerages that collect a deposit, post your job on a load board, and hand it to whichever stranger bids lowest — different company, different insurance, different standards, and no one clearly accountable. We're the carrier. Our truck, our equipment, our full-time W-2 crew handle your move from loading through delivery with no handoffs and no warehouse transfers. We hold federal authority under USDOT #1718049 and MC #630047 — verify us on the FMCSA site and you'll find an active, insured carrier, not a reseller. We run it both ways: Boston to New Jersey and back.
Hourly Pricing, Door to Door
$149/hr for 2 movers, $179/hr for 3, $219/hr for 4 — 3-hour minimum, 15-minute increments, drive time in the quote. No weight estimates, no cubic-foot math, no stair fees, no fuel surcharges. The number you approve in writing is the number you pay.
What Drives Your Cost
- Destination — North Jersey (through the GWB/Lincoln Tunnel area) adds traffic time vs. a straight shot to Central Jersey.
- Packed readiness — boxed-and-ready before arrival is the biggest hourly saver.
- Jersey-side access — steep driveways, finished basements full of storage, and narrow colonial streets all add load time.
- Crew size — three movers usually finish enough faster to cost less overall than two.
Plan the Move Right
Book a few weeks ahead, declutter before you pack, reserve elevators/COIs at apartment buildings on both ends, and aim for mid-week dates. Our long-distance moving guide covers the full timeline, and the moving costs page breaks down every line item.
Boston to New Jersey Moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Boston to New Jersey?
Hourly and door to door — roughly $1,500–$2,400 for a 1-bedroom and $2,400–$3,800 for a 2-bedroom, drive time included. We never price by weight or cubic feet.
Are you a broker?
No — we're the licensed carrier (USDOT #1718049, MC #630047). Your move never gets resold to a stranger; the crew that loads it delivers it.
How long does it take?
It's a single-day, same-crew move in most cases — four to five hours of driving plus load/unload, all on one truck.
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