($733+) Newark, NJ to Tallahassee, FL Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,093-mile move from Newark, New Jersey, to Tallahassee, Florida, with prices running from $2,178 - $8,050. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $352 - $2,348 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Newark and Tallahassee are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Newark movers tend to run around $260 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,178 - $4,714
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,653 - $6,068
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,072 - $8,050

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 — 94% of Newark movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tallahassee, 71% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Professional Movers Association of Florida, the group most Florida movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Newark, NJ to Tallahassee, FL

Moving containers from Newark, New Jersey, to Tallahassee, Florida, cost between $1,190 and $4,122. 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: $1,190 - $2,223
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,598 - $3,093
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,093 - $4,122

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Newark, NJ and Tallahassee, FL. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $822 in Newark, NJ, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $88 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $176 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

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

Renting a moving truck for the 1,093-mile move from Newark, New Jersey, to Tallahassee, Florida, costs between $770 and $2,076, before these typical add-ons:

• 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: $770 - $1,392
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $768 - $1,689
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,014 - $2,076

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Newark, New Jersey, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $822.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $408 - $467 for the 1,093-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $70 and $382, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $176 per night for hotel stops on the 1,093-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $352 - $528.

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

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Newark, New Jersey, to Tallahassee, Florida. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,057 and $2,500.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,094 - $2,062
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,304 - $2,500
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,691 - $3,264

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 $88 - $176 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 Newark, New Jersey, typically costs $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.
3. Freehold Cartage, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Freehold Cartage, 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: 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.