($610+) Milwaukee, WI to Newark, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Milwaukee, WI to Newark, NJ

Full-service movers for the 881-mile relocation from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $2,115 and $8,886. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $320 - $2,136, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Milwaukee typically charge a base rate around $349 plus $105 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,115 - $5,143
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,568 - $6,325
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,307 - $8,886

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 Milwaukee to Newark.

Specialty moving services from Milwaukee, WI to Newark, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Newark?

All three below meet the standards set by the New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association, the group most New Jersey movers are affiliated with.

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 Milwaukee, WI to Newark, NJ

Moving containers from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $1,151 and $3,794. 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 Milwaukee typically costs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,151 - $2,066
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,465 - $2,986
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,950 - $3,794

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $80 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $160 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $748 in Milwaukee, WI, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Newark, NJ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee, WI to Newark, NJ

Truck rentals from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Newark, New Jersey, range from $610 - $1,629 for the 881-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $299 - $342
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Milwaukee daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.69

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $610 - $1,176
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $712 - $1,412
• 4+ bedrooms: $834 - $1,629

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $80 and $374.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $160.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $299 and $342 for the 881-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $748 for 2 movers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee, WI to Newark, NJ

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Newark, New Jersey. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $961 and $2,389.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,026 - $2,012
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,220 - $2,389
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,560 - $3,005

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $748.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $80 - $160 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Milwaukee to Newark?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Star Line Trucking Or Star Line (4.46/5 stars): Star Line Trucking Or Star Line is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Milwaukee, WI 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 Milwaukee 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.