($988+) Newark, NJ to Fort Worth, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Newark, NJ to Fort Worth, TX

For the 1,570-mile move from Newark, New Jersey, to Fort Worth, Texas, full-service movers cost between $2,293 and $9,214. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $365 - $2,436 (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 Newark generally start around $260 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,293 - $4,778
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,991 - $6,693
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,182 - $9,214

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 Fort Worth.

Specialty moving services from Newark, NJ to Fort Worth, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Newark movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Fort Worth, 93% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas 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 Fort Worth, TX

Moving containers from Newark, New Jersey, to Fort Worth, Texas, cost between $1,409 and $5,252. 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 Fort Worth:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,409 - $2,784
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,820 - $3,852
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,607 - $5,252

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 $853 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 $91 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $183 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 Fort Worth, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Newark to Fort Worth?

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 Fort Worth, TX

Truck rentals from Newark, New Jersey, to Fort Worth, Texas, range from $998 - $2,785 for the 1,570-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $608 - $695
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $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 Fort Worth based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $998 - $1,840
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,027 - $2,123
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,294 - $2,785

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 $853.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $608 - $695 for the 1,570-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 $73 and $396, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $183 per night for hotel stops on the 1,570-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $365 - $548.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Newark to Fort Worth?

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 Fort Worth, TX

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 Fort Worth, Texas.

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 $1,531 and $3,112.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,256 - $2,456
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,531 - $3,112
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,045 - $4,037

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Newark, New Jersey, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $853.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $91 and $183 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Newark to Fort Worth?

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 Fort Worth, TX

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