($425+) Jersey City, NJ to Winston-Salem, NC Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 563-mile relocation from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, cost between $1,199 and $7,114. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $353 - $2,352, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Jersey City typically charge a base rate around $256 plus $139 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,199 - $3,454
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,889 - $5,032
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,291 - $7,114

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 Winston-Salem.

Specialty moving services from Jersey City, NJ to Winston-Salem, NC

Specialty needs vary by market: 61% of Jersey City movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Winston-Salem, 60% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in North Carolina are typically members of the North Carolina Movers Association, 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 Jersey City, NJ to Winston-Salem, NC

Moving containers from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, cost between $987 and $3,071. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Jersey City costs roughly $130/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $987 - $1,810
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,253 - $2,382
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,588 - $3,071

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 $823, 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 Jersey City, NJ, and Winston-Salem, NC, 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 Winston-Salem?

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 Winston-Salem, NC

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 563 miles from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, running $425 - $1,121. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $211 - $241
• Daily insurance: $35/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 Winston-Salem based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $425 - $799
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $482 - $948
• 4+ bedrooms: $589 - $1,121

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $88 and $412.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $176.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $211 and $241 for the 563-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $823 for 2 movers in Jersey City, New Jersey, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Jersey City to Winston-Salem?

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 Winston-Salem, NC

For larger DIY moves from Jersey City, New Jersey, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $954 and $1,887.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $905 - $1,520
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $954 - $1,887
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,350 - $2,481

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Jersey City, New Jersey, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $823.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $88 - $176 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: Jersey City, NJ vs Winston-Salem, NC

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Winston-Salem, 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.

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Jersey City, NJ, to Winston-Salem, NC, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $1,199 - $7,114 on the 563-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $987 - $3,071 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $425 - $1,121 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $1,889 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Winston-Salem tend to point to no traffic and friendly people, though summertime humidity and allergy-inducing pollen come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Novant Health.