($820+) New Orleans, LA to Newark, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from New Orleans, LA to Newark, NJ

Full-service movers for the 1,293-mile relocation from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $2,295 and $8,929. 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 $346 - $2,304, 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 New Orleans typically charge a base rate around $220 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,295 - $5,105
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,780 - $6,528
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,225 - $8,929

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 New Orleans to Newark.

Specialty moving services from New Orleans, LA to Newark, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Newark?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from New Orleans, LA to Newark, NJ

Moving containers from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $1,290 and $4,444. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in New Orleans costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,290 - $2,475
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,819 - $3,382
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,372 - $4,444

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $86 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $173 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 $806 in New Orleans, LA, 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans, LA to Newark, NJ

Renting a moving truck for the 1,293-mile move from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Newark, New Jersey, costs between $854 and $2,433, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $474 - $542
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• New Orleans daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $854 - $1,564
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $941 - $1,919
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,148 - $2,433

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $173 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in New Orleans, Louisiana, usually costs about $806 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,293-mile drive falls between $474 and $542, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $58 and $346 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from New Orleans 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 New Orleans, LA to Newark, NJ

For larger DIY moves from New Orleans, Louisiana, 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 Newark, New Jersey.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,428 and $2,790.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,149 - $2,228
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,428 - $2,790
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,785 - $3,518

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $86 and $173.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in New Orleans, Louisiana, for roughly five hours typically average $806.

What are the best freight companies from New Orleans to Newark?

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.
3. T C I Trucking (4.66/5 stars): T C I Trucking is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: New Orleans, LA 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 New Orleans 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.