($698+) Newark, NJ to Tallahassee, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Newark, NJ to Tallahassee, FL

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,093-mile move from Newark, New Jersey, to Tallahassee, Florida, with costs ranging from $1,858 - $7,593. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $352 - $2,348. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Newark and Tallahassee. Local movers in Newark typically start around $260 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,858 - $4,267
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,264 - $5,440
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,039 - $7,593

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 Newark to Tallahassee.

Specialty moving services from Newark, NJ to Tallahassee, FL

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of Newark movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Tallahassee, 90% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Florida are typically members of the Professional Movers Association of Florida, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Newark, NJ to Tallahassee, FL

Moving containers from Newark, New Jersey, to Tallahassee, Florida, cost between $1,206 and $3,808. 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 Newark typically runs around $130/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,206 - $2,206
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,553 - $3,039
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,097 - $3,808

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 Newark, NJ, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $822, 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 $88 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $176 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Newark, NJ, and Tallahassee, FL, 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 Newark to Tallahassee?

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 Newark, NJ to Tallahassee, FL

A rental truck for this 1,093-mile move from Newark, New Jersey, to Tallahassee, Florida, costs between $698 and $1,844. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $408 - $467
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Newark daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $698 - $1,274
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $725 - $1,578
• 4+ bedrooms: $975 - $1,844

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $176 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 Newark, New Jersey, usually costs about $822 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,093-mile drive falls between $408 and $467, 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 $59 and $352 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Newark to Tallahassee?

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 Newark, NJ to Tallahassee, FL

If you're moving a larger household from Newark, New Jersey, 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 Tallahassee, Florida.

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 $1,254 and $2,334.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,096 - $1,945
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,254 - $2,334
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,644 - $3,335

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 $88 - $176 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Newark, New Jersey, for about five hours typically runs $822.

What are the best freight companies from Newark to Tallahassee?

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: Newark, NJ vs Tallahassee, FL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Tallahassee, side by side with Newark 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 Newark, NJ, to Tallahassee, FL, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,858 for a studio to $7,593 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,093-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,206 - $3,808. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $698 - $1,844, 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 $2,264 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 Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare and Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.