($452+) Columbus, OH to Newark, NJ Movers

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

For the 525-mile move from Columbus, Ohio, to Newark, New Jersey, full-service movers cost between $1,385 and $8,333. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $326 - $2,172 (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 Columbus generally start around $325 plus $145 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,385 - $4,201
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,256 - $5,853
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,199 - $8,333

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 Columbus to Newark.

Specialty moving services from Columbus, OH to Newark, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus, OH to Newark, NJ

Moving containers from Columbus, Ohio, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $965 and $3,274. 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 Columbus runs about $65/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $965 - $1,768
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,287 - $2,417
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,732 - $3,274

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $81 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $163 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $760 in Columbus, OH, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Newark, NJ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Columbus 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 Columbus, OH to Newark, NJ

A rental truck for this 525-mile move from Columbus, Ohio, to Newark, New Jersey, costs between $429 and $1,235. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $181 - $207
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Columbus daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $429 - $789
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $473 - $965
• 4+ bedrooms: $631 - $1,235

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $181 - $207 for the 525-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 Columbus, Ohio, for about 5 hours typically costs around $760.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 525-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $163 per night, adding $326 - $489 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $54 and $326.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Columbus 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 Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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 $1,000 and $1,934.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $932 - $1,576
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,000 - $1,934
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,372 - $2,464

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Columbus, Ohio, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $760.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $81 - $163 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Columbus to Newark?

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. THE Sygma Network (4.5/5 stars): THE Sygma Network 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: Columbus, 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 Columbus 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.