($166+) Newark, NJ to Albany, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Newark, NJ to Albany, NY

Full-service movers for the 148-mile relocation from Newark, New Jersey, to Albany, New York, cost between $693 and $4,222. 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 $362 - $2,412, 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 Newark typically charge a base rate around $260 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $693 - $2,955
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,223 - $3,560
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,649 - $4,222

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 Albany.

Specialty moving services from Newark, NJ to Albany, NY

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Newark movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Albany, 75% of movers offer the same service.

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

New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in New York, 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.

How much do local movers cost in Newark, NJ?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Newark to Albany with a local mover averages $1,259 - $3,666. For moves under 500 miles, local movers in Newark, NJ can be a smart choice. Many use hourly pricing models that may reduce your total compared to what a national carrier would charge, and tighter coverage areas often mean faster turnaround and more hands-on communication.

That said, licensing requirements still apply. Make sure any company you're considering is properly licensed for interstate moves for the route you need.

Moving container costs from Newark, NJ to Albany, NY

Moving containers from Newark, New Jersey, to Albany, New York, cost between $727 and $2,277. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Newark runs about $130/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $727 - $1,358
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $923 - $1,675
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,188 - $2,277

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $844 in Newark, NJ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $90 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $181 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Albany, NY, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Newark to Albany?

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 Albany, NY

Renting a moving truck for the 148-mile move from Newark, New Jersey, to Albany, New York, costs between $153 and $349, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $57 - $65
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• 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 Albany based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $153 - $281
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $172 - $331
• 4+ bedrooms: $205 - $349

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $181 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 $844 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 148-mile drive falls between $57 and $65, 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 $60 and $362 to your total.

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

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 Albany, NY

For larger DIY moves from Newark, 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 Albany, New York.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $785 and $1,453.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $680 - $1,106
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $785 - $1,453
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,001 - $1,803

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $90 and $181.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Newark, New Jersey, for roughly five hours typically average $844.

What are the best freight companies from Newark to Albany?

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 Albany, NY

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