($552+) Atlanta, GA to Newark, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Atlanta, GA to Newark, NJ

For the 858-mile move from Atlanta, Georgia, to Newark, New Jersey, full-service movers cost between $1,799 and $8,059. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $365 - $2,436 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Atlanta generally start around $216 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,799 - $4,750
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,470 - $6,103
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,122 - $8,059

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 Atlanta to Newark.

Specialty moving services from Atlanta, GA to Newark, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market: 58% of Atlanta movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Newark, 62% of movers offer the same service.

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

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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 Atlanta, GA to Newark, NJ

Moving containers from Atlanta, Georgia, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $1,140 and $3,499. 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 Atlanta adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,140 - $1,888
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,382 - $2,730
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,914 - $3,499

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $91 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $183 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 $853 in Atlanta, GA, 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta, GA to Newark, NJ

Renting a moving truck for the 858-mile move from Atlanta, Georgia, to Newark, New Jersey, costs between $552 and $1,550, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $333 - $380
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $24
• Atlanta daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $552 - $1,053
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $596 - $1,368
• 4+ bedrooms: $802 - $1,550

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $183 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 $79 and $396 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $333 - $380 in fuel for the 858-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $853 in Atlanta, Georgia, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Atlanta 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 Atlanta, GA to Newark, NJ

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Atlanta, Georgia, to Newark, 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. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,140 and $2,272.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $948 - $1,716
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,140 - $2,272
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,501 - $2,857

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $91 - $183 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Atlanta, Georgia, typically costs $853.

What are the best freight companies from Atlanta 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.

Cost of living: Atlanta, GA 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 Atlanta 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

For a move from Atlanta, GA, to Newark, NJ, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,799 for a studio to $8,059 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 858-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,140 - $3,499. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $552 - $1,550, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,470 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Panasonic Corporation of North America and Prudential Financial.