NJ retirees and remote workers continue moving south for tax and weather reasons.
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1,180 miles. About 18 hours of driving if you take the most direct interstate. Full-service van lines typically deliver in 3–7 business days from pickup. Portable containers usually need 5–12 days door-to-door.
Why people make this move: NJ retirees and remote workers continue moving south for tax and weather reasons.
Full-service quotes for a 2-bedroom household land around $2,900–$6,800. Portable container service for the same size move usually quotes $1,740–$4,760, with you doing the loading and unloading on each end.
If you're driving the truck yourself: a 16-foot rental for one-way pickup runs roughly $885 after fuel, lodging, and tolls on a 1,180-mile run. The rental itself is the cheapest line item; fuel and time are the real cost.
| Home size | Local move | Interstate move |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $285–$750 | $1,595–$4,080 |
| 1 Bedroom | $380–$900 | $2,175–$5,304 |
| 2 Bedroom | $570–$1,350 | $2,900–$6,800 |
| 3 Bedroom | $760–$1,800 | $4,205–$10,540 |
| 4+ Bedroom | $1,045–$2,400 | $5,655–$14,620 |
New Jersey's peak (May–September) overlaps with Florida's peak (October–April) on most lanes, which means weekend pickups in summer book 6–8 weeks ahead and run at a meaningful premium. A mid-week pickup in the off-season, with a flexible delivery window, gets you the lowest price and the most experienced driver.
Weather matters too. Winter routes through northern passes can lose a day to storms; long-haul runs through southern states in July are hot work and the crew's pace shows it.
Pickup in New Jersey: confirm parking and building access at least a week ahead. Local hourly origin labor (in case the truck can't park within carry distance) typically runs $115–$175 per hour with two movers.
Delivery in Florida: same drill on the other end. If your delivery window is 3–10 days, plan for an air mattress and an essentials box rather than counting on the truck arriving on day one.
Allied operates one of the largest North American moving networks through agent-affiliates. The brand earns high marks for full-value protection and international relocations, less so for last-minute or budget-tier jobs.
Atlas runs a federated agent network with strong corporate relocation operations. Customer experience tracks closely to which local agent handles your shipment, which is worth checking before signing.
United is the largest brand under UniGroup and publishes the well-known annual National Movers Study. Claims handling and tracking tools rank above the industry median based on FMCSA data.
North American (part of SIRVA) leans toward complex and high-value relocations, with strong piano and antique handling. For a basic studio across town, a local independent will almost always undercut their price.
Mayflower is the second large UniGroup brand alongside United, with comparable pricing and similar full-service options. The 'Snapmoves' product is worth comparing for smaller interstate jobs.
A couple moving a 2-bedroom from Trenton to Tallahassee last spring used a binding-not-to-exceed quote of about $3,700, paid that exact number on delivery day, and reported one cracked picture frame — claim closed for $80 within three weeks.
A solo move from New Jersey to Florida via portable container went sideways when the customer underestimated load weight; the company billed an additional $420 after weighing the loaded container at the depot. Lesson: when in doubt, book a slightly larger container.
A family relocation booked in early June, two weeks out, ended up paying about 30% above off-season pricing because no carrier had crew availability and the only binding quote came from a top-tier van line. Booking six weeks earlier would have saved roughly $900.