($474+) Winston-Salem, NC to Newark, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Winston-Salem, NC to Newark, NJ

For the 553-mile move from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Newark, New Jersey, full-service movers cost between $1,285 and $7,855. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $313 - $2,088 (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 Winston-Salem generally start around $272 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,285 - $3,662
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,106 - $5,179
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,748 - $7,855

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 Winston-Salem to Newark.

Specialty moving services from Winston-Salem, NC to Newark, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 90% of Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem to Newark?

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 Winston-Salem, NC to Newark, NJ

Moving containers from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $1,016 and $3,191. 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 Winston-Salem typically costs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Winston-Salem to Newark:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,016 - $1,846
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,302 - $2,475
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,649 - $3,191

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 Winston-Salem, NC, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $731, 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 $78 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $157 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Winston-Salem, NC, 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 Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem, NC to Newark, NJ

Plan on $483 - $1,237 for a rental moving truck on the 553-mile route from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Newark, New Jersey. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $184 - $210
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Winston-Salem daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Winston-Salem to Newark based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $483 - $838
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $506 - $965
• 4+ bedrooms: $600 - $1,237

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $157 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 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, usually costs about $731 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 553-mile drive falls between $184 and $210, 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 $52 and $313 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem, NC to Newark, NJ

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Newark, New Jersey. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,085 and $1,919.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $923 - $1,562
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,085 - $1,919
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,348 - $2,579

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 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $731.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $78 and $157 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Winston-Salem to Newark?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Salem Carriers, Inc. (4.62/5 stars): Salem Carriers, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Winston-Salem, NC 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 Winston-Salem 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.