($461+) Cincinnati, OH to Newark, NJ Movers

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

For the 628-mile move from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Newark, New Jersey, full-service movers cost between $1,419 and $7,790. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $320 - $2,136 (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 Cincinnati generally start around $250 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,419 - $4,258
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,313 - $5,848
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,087 - $7,790

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: 55% of Cincinnati movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Newark, 62% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association, the group most New Jersey 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 Cincinnati, OH to Newark, NJ

Moving containers from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $960 and $3,270. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Newark. If you go over that window, storage in Cincinnati adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $960 - $1,772
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,245 - $2,378
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,697 - $3,270

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 Cincinnati, OH, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $748, 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 $80 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $160 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Cincinnati, OH, and Newark, NJ, 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 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

Renting a moving truck for the 628-mile move from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Newark, New Jersey, costs between $461 and $1,212, before these typical add-ons:

• 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: $461 - $836
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $512 - $1,034
• 4+ bedrooms: $665 - $1,212

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Cincinnati, Ohio, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $748.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $213 - $244 for the 628-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 $64 and $347, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $160 per night for hotel stops on the 628-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $320 - $481.

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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,027 and $1,902.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $917 - $1,530
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,027 - $1,902
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,371 - $2,436

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 $80 - $160 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 Cincinnati, Ohio, typically costs $748.

What are the best freight companies from Cincinnati to Newark?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.

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.

Our take

For a move from Cincinnati, OH, to Newark, NJ, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,419 for a studio to $7,790 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 628-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $960 - $3,270. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $461 - $1,212, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,313 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Panasonic Corporation of North America and Prudential Financial.