($749+) Orlando, FL to Jersey City, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Orlando, FL to Jersey City, NJ

Hiring full-service movers from Orlando, Florida, to Jersey City, New Jersey, costs between $2,019 and $7,703. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,068-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $359 - $2,392, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Orlando and Jersey City. For a rough baseline, movers based in Orlando tend to start around $188 plus $80/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Orlando to Jersey City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,019 - $4,455
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,444 - $5,547
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,847 - $7,703

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 Orlando to Jersey City.

Specialty moving services from Orlando, FL to Jersey City, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Orlando movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Jersey City, 93% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Orlando to Jersey City?

New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in New Jersey, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Orlando, FL to Jersey City, NJ

Moving containers from Orlando, Florida, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $1,292 and $4,245. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Orlando runs about $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Orlando to Jersey City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,292 - $2,383
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,550 - $3,188
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,180 - $4,245

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $837 in Orlando, FL. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $90 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $179 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Jersey City, NJ, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Orlando to Jersey City?

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 Orlando, FL to Jersey City, NJ

A rental truck for this 1,068-mile move from Orlando, Florida, to Jersey City, New Jersey, costs between $698 and $1,978. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $406 - $464
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Orlando daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.19

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Orlando to Jersey City based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $698 - $1,408
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $746 - $1,593
• 4+ bedrooms: $928 - $1,978

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $179 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 Orlando, Florida, usually costs about $837 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,068-mile drive falls between $406 and $464, 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 $60 and $359 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Orlando to Jersey City?

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 Orlando, FL to Jersey City, NJ

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Orlando, Florida, to Jersey City, New Jersey, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,305 and $2,679.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Orlando to Jersey City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,073 - $2,125
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,305 - $2,679
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,762 - $3,463

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 $90 - $179 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Orlando, Florida, for about five hours typically runs $837.

What are the best freight companies from Orlando to Jersey City?

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. A.R. Paquette & Co, Inc. (4.38/5 stars): A.R. Paquette & Co, Inc. 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: Orlando, FL vs Jersey City, NJ

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