($525+) Knoxville, TN to Newark, NJ Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 696-mile move from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Newark, New Jersey, with costs ranging from $1,614 - $8,947. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $328 - $2,184. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Knoxville and Newark. Local movers in Knoxville typically start around $170 as a base rate plus $113/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,614 - $4,676
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,316 - $6,228
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,046 - $8,947

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 Knoxville to Newark.

Specialty moving services from Knoxville, TN to Newark, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 67% of Knoxville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Newark, 94% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in New Jersey are typically members of the New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Knoxville, TN to Newark, NJ

Moving containers from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $1,062 and $3,353. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Newark. If you go over that window, storage in Knoxville adds around $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,062 - $2,021
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,308 - $2,719
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,879 - $3,353

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Knoxville, TN and Newark, NJ. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $764 in Knoxville, TN, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $82 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $164 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Knoxville to Newark?

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 Knoxville, TN to Newark, NJ

Truck rentals from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Newark, New Jersey, range from $546 - $1,372 for the 696-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $242 - $276
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Knoxville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $546 - $944
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $578 - $1,226
• 4+ bedrooms: $693 - $1,372

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $242 - $276 for the 696-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Knoxville, Tennessee, for about 5 hours typically costs around $764.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 696-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $164 per night, adding $328 - $491 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $55 and $328.

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

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 Knoxville, TN to Newark, NJ

If you're moving a larger household from Knoxville, Tennessee, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Newark, New Jersey.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,124 and $2,110.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $994 - $1,784
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,124 - $2,110
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,547 - $2,795

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 $82 - $164 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Knoxville, Tennessee, for about five hours typically runs $764.

What are the best freight companies from Knoxville to Newark?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Hittman Transport Services, Inc. (4.26/5 stars): Hittman Transport Services, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Knoxville, TN vs Newark, NJ

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