($514+) Cincinnati, OH to Newark, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Cincinnati, OH to Newark, NJ

Hiring full-service movers from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Newark, New Jersey, costs between $1,566 and $8,259. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 628-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $320 - $2,136, 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 Cincinnati and Newark. For a rough baseline, movers based in Cincinnati tend to start around $250 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 Cincinnati to Newark:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,566 - $4,252
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,242 - $5,964
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,209 - $8,259

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 Cincinnati to Newark.

Specialty moving services from Cincinnati, OH to Newark, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 79% of Cincinnati movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Newark, 94% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in New Jersey are typically members of the New Jersey Warehouse & 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 Cincinnati, OH to Newark, NJ

Moving containers from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $1,008 and $3,467. 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 Cincinnati runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,008 - $1,821
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,388 - $2,678
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,836 - $3,467

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $80 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $160 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Newark, NJ, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $748 in Cincinnati, OH. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Cincinnati to Newark?

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 Cincinnati, OH to Newark, NJ

Truck rentals from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Newark, New Jersey, range from $474 - $1,338 for the 628-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $213 - $244
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Cincinnati daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Cincinnati to Newark based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $474 - $961
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $532 - $1,162
• 4+ bedrooms: $645 - $1,338

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $213 - $244 for the 628-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 Cincinnati, Ohio, for about 5 hours typically costs around $748.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 628-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $160 per night, adding $320 - $481 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $53 and $320.

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

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 Cincinnati, OH to Newark, NJ

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Newark, New Jersey. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,089 and $2,164.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $916 - $1,673
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,089 - $2,164
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,483 - $2,637

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 $80 and $160.
• 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 Cincinnati, Ohio, for roughly five hours typically average $748.

What are the best freight companies from Cincinnati to Newark?

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. ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co (4.88/5 stars): ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co 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: Cincinnati, OH vs Newark, NJ

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