Moving from New Jersey to Virginia
Newark → Arlington · cost, miles and planning
Newark → Arlington · cost, miles and planning
Your planning guide for a long-distance move from New Jersey to Virginia: cost, road miles and delivery timing.
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Virginia gains more people from New Jersey than it sends back: Census estimates about 11,018 people (±2,698) moved from New Jersey to Virginia in 2024, against about 3,328 people (±1,632) the other way. That makes Virginia the 5th most common destination for people leaving New Jersey, about 5.1% of everyone who moved out. It is about 224 road miles from Newark to Arlington, about 4 hours of driving, and a household shipment on this lane usually arrives within roughly 1–3 days of pickup. A 2-bedroom move on this route is a planning range of $2,850–$4,000 with Next Generation Movers.
| Road miles | About 224 miles, Newark to Arlington (OSRM driving route) |
|---|---|
| Drive time | About 4 hours without stops |
| Typical delivery window | Roughly 1–3 days after pickup; your written estimate sets the exact window |
| New Jersey to Virginia, 2024 | About 11,018 people (±2,698) moved |
| Virginia to New Jersey, 2024 | About 3,328 people (±1,632) moved |
Migration source: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows, 2024 American Community Survey 1-year estimates. Counts are people age 1 and over, with the margin of error shown.
| Home size | Typical volume | Planning range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio or 1 bedroom | about 450 cu ft | $1,800–$2,500 |
| 2 bedrooms | about 750 cu ft | $2,850–$4,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | about 1,100 cu ft | $3,950–$5,500 |
| 4+ bedrooms | about 1,500 cu ft and up | $5,050–$7,050 |
Planning range, final price after free inventory review. Ranges cover line haul, fuel and standard service at both ends. Packing, stairs, long carries, a shuttle truck, storage and specialty items such as pianos are extra and are quoted after the review.
| From | To | Road miles | 2-bedroom planning range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | Arlington, VA | 224 | $2,850–$4,000 |
| Newark, NJ | Richmond, VA | 325 | $3,200–$4,450 |
| Cherry Hill, NJ | Arlington, VA | 150 | $2,600–$3,600 |
| Cherry Hill, NJ | Richmond, VA | 251 | $2,950–$4,100 |
Next Generation Movers, Rockville, MD. USDOT 3764697 · MC 1341637. Check any mover on FMCSA Protect Your Move.
For Newark to Arlington (about 224 road miles) our planning range is $1,800–$2,500 for a studio or 1-bedroom, $2,850–$4,000 for 2 bedrooms and $3,950–$5,500 for 3 bedrooms. The final price is set after a free inventory review.
Plan for a delivery window of roughly 1–3 days after pickup. The drive itself is about 4 hours. Your written estimate states the exact window.
Yes. We are registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation as USDOT 3764697, MC 1341637. You can check this on the FMCSA website.
Call our voice line at (240) 905-4429 for an instant quote, 24/7, call the office at (240) 422-2243, or request an estimate online.