($543+) Augusta, GA to Newark, NJ Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 764-mile move from Augusta, Georgia, to Newark, New Jersey, with prices running from $1,657 - $8,128. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $306 - $2,040 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Augusta and Newark are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Augusta movers tend to run around $365 as a base rate plus $95/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,657 - $4,533
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,417 - $5,540
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,761 - $8,128

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 Augusta to Newark.

Specialty moving services from Augusta, GA to Newark, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market: 58% of Augusta 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 Augusta to Newark?

Look for New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in New Jersey beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Augusta, GA to Newark, NJ

Moving containers from Augusta, Georgia, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $1,044 and $3,565. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Augusta typically runs around $50/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,044 - $1,841
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,381 - $2,764
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,743 - $3,565

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Augusta, GA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $714, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $77 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $153 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Augusta, GA, and Newark, NJ, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Augusta 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 Augusta, GA to Newark, NJ

Plan on $543 - $1,382 for a rental moving truck on the 764-mile route from Augusta, Georgia, to Newark, New Jersey. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $248 - $283
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Augusta daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $543 - $1,010
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $562 - $1,164
• 4+ bedrooms: $719 - $1,382

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $153 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 $66 and $332 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $248 - $283 in fuel for the 764-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $714 in Augusta, Georgia, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

If you're moving a larger household from Augusta, Georgia, 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,040 and $2,064.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $987 - $1,794
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,040 - $2,064
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,366 - $2,687

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Augusta, Georgia, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $714.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $77 and $153 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Augusta 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.

Cost of living: Augusta, 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 Augusta 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

A move from Augusta, GA, to Newark, NJ, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,657 - $8,128 on the 764-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,044 - $3,565, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $543 - $1,382. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,417 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

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