($648+) Newark, NJ to Madison, WI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Newark, NJ to Madison, WI

Hiring full-service movers from Newark, New Jersey, to Madison, Wisconsin, costs between $1,985 and $8,122. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 934-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $367 - $2,444, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Newark and Madison. For a rough baseline, movers based in Newark tend to start around $260 plus $120/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,985 - $4,575
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,440 - $6,086
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,935 - $8,122

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 Madison.

Specialty moving services from Newark, NJ to Madison, WI

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Newark movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Madison, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

Wisconsin Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Wisconsin, 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.

Moving container costs from Newark, NJ to Madison, WI

Moving containers from Newark, New Jersey, to Madison, Wisconsin, cost between $1,197 and $4,124. 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 Madison:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,197 - $2,263
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,571 - $3,174
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,135 - $4,124

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Newark, NJ and Madison, WI. 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 $855 in Newark, NJ, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $92 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $183 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 Madison?

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 Madison, WI

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 934 miles from Newark, New Jersey, to Madison, Wisconsin, running $668 - $1,808. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $363 - $415
• 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 Madison based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $668 - $1,227
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $685 - $1,488
• 4+ bedrooms: $914 - $1,808

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 $855.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $363 - $415 for the 934-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 $397, 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 934-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $367 - $550.

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

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 Madison, WI

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 Madison, Wisconsin.

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 $1,268 and $2,371.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,089 - $1,919
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,268 - $2,371
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,576 - $3,110

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 $92 - $183 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 $855.

What are the best freight companies from Newark to Madison?

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: Newark, NJ vs Madison, WI

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