($466+) Jersey City, NJ to Detroit, MI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jersey City, NJ to Detroit, MI

For the 613-mile move from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Detroit, Michigan, full-service movers cost between $1,386 and $7,547. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $362 - $2,416 (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 Jersey City generally start around $256 plus $139 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Jersey City to Detroit:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,386 - $4,072
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,048 - $5,092
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,528 - $7,547

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 Jersey City to Detroit.

Specialty moving services from Jersey City, NJ to Detroit, MI

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Jersey City movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Detroit, 89% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Jersey City to Detroit?

All three below meet the standards set by the Michigan Movers Association, the group most Michigan 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 Jersey City, NJ to Detroit, MI

Moving containers from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Detroit, Michigan, cost between $1,008 and $3,384. 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 Jersey City typically runs around $130/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Jersey City to Detroit:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,008 - $1,817
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,332 - $2,618
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,707 - $3,384

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 Jersey City, NJ, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $846, 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 $91 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $181 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Jersey City, NJ, and Detroit, MI, 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 Jersey City to Detroit?

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 Jersey City, NJ to Detroit, MI

Plan on $505 - $1,262 for a rental moving truck on the 613-mile route from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Detroit, Michigan. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $236 - $269
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Jersey City daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Jersey City to Detroit based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $505 - $934
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $540 - $1,077
• 4+ bedrooms: $661 - $1,262

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $236 - $269 for the 613-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Jersey City, New Jersey, for about 5 hours typically costs around $846.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 613-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $181 per night, adding $362 - $544 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $60 and $362.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Jersey City to Detroit?

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 Jersey City, NJ to Detroit, MI

If you're moving a larger household from Jersey City, 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 Detroit, Michigan.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,044 and $2,033.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Jersey City to Detroit:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $954 - $1,771
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,044 - $2,033
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,466 - $2,761

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 $91 - $181 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Jersey City, New Jersey, for about five hours typically runs $846.

What are the best freight companies from Jersey City to Detroit?

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.
3. Freehold Cartage, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Freehold Cartage, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Jersey City, NJ vs Detroit, MI

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Detroit, side by side with Jersey City 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.