($520+) Newark, NJ to Knoxville, TN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Newark, NJ to Knoxville, TN

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 695-mile move from Newark, New Jersey, to Knoxville, Tennessee, with prices running from $1,447 - $7,344. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $353 - $2,356 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Newark and Knoxville are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Newark movers tend to run around $260 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Newark to Knoxville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,447 - $3,760
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,997 - $5,212
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,737 - $7,344

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Newark to Knoxville.

Specialty moving services from Newark, NJ to Knoxville, TN

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of Newark movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Knoxville, 76% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Newark to Knoxville?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Newark, NJ to Knoxville, TN

Moving containers from Newark, New Jersey, to Knoxville, Tennessee, cost between $1,002 and $3,360. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Newark typically costs about $130/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Newark to Knoxville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,002 - $1,796
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,311 - $2,641
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,685 - $3,360

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Newark, NJ, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $825, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $88 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $177 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Newark, NJ, and Knoxville, TN, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Newark to Knoxville?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Newark, NJ to Knoxville, TN

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 695 miles from Newark, New Jersey, to Knoxville, Tennessee, running $520 - $1,360. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $260 - $298
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Newark daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Newark to Knoxville based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $520 - $973
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $545 - $1,079
• 4+ bedrooms: $634 - $1,360

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $177 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $77 and $383 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $260 - $298 in fuel for the 695-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $825 in Newark, New Jersey, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Newark to Knoxville?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Newark, NJ to Knoxville, TN

For larger DIY moves from Newark, New Jersey, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Knoxville, Tennessee.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,018 and $1,950.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Newark to Knoxville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $911 - $1,700
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,018 - $1,950
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,459 - $2,662

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $88 - $177 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Newark, New Jersey, for about five hours typically runs $825.

What are the best freight companies from Newark to Knoxville?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Newark, NJ vs Knoxville, TN

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Knoxville, side by side with Newark on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Newark, NJ, to Knoxville, TN, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $1,447 - $7,344 on the 695-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,002 - $3,360 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $520 - $1,360 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $1,997 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Regal Cinemas Corp and Regal.