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Washington to New Jersey Car Shipping
Washington to New Jersey car shipping runs $1,650 to $2,200 for an operable mid-size vehicle on an open trailer, with 6 to 9 days in transit once the carrier collects it. Newark, Edison, Princeton and Trenton price at the bottom of that band. Jersey City and Hoboken price at the top, and the reason is street width rather than distance.
Cross the country on this lane and you finish where the interstate does. I-80 runs 2,900 miles from San Francisco and ends at a junction in Teaneck, New Jersey, which means the last hour of a Washington to New Jersey car shipping run is also the last hour of America's second longest interstate. There is a smaller coincidence waiting at the other end of the trip: Washington has a Lakewood, and so does New Jersey, and vehicles move between the two often enough that we stopped finding it funny.
This page publishes what eight Washington to New Jersey city pairs actually cost as of August 2026, drawn from our own recent shipments rather than a national average. Every figure is an estimate for an open trailer and a mid-size vehicle. Enclosed transport, oversized vehicles and non-running vehicles are quoted live instead.
What does it cost to ship a car from Washington to New Jersey?
Expect $1,650 to $2,200 for an operable mid-size vehicle on an open trailer as of August 2026. The spread across the state is narrow because almost the entire trip is identical no matter which New Jersey town you finish in. What moves the number is the final ten miles.
| Route | Distance | Transit | Open transport | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle to Newark | 2,850 mi | 7–9 days | $1,700–$1,950 | Highest volume pair on the lane |
| Tacoma to Edison | 2,880 mi | 7–9 days | $1,750–$2,000 | Middlesex County |
| Spokane to Newark | 2,590 mi | 6–8 days | $1,650–$1,900 | Shortest run, starts east of the Cascades |
| Seattle to Jersey City | 2,855 mi | 7–9 days | $1,950–$2,200 | Hudson County access |
| Everett to Hoboken | 2,880 mi | 7–9 days | $1,950–$2,200 | Hudson County access |
| Vancouver, WA to Princeton | 2,890 mi | 7–9 days | $1,750–$2,000 | Mercer County, university moves |
| Lakewood, WA to Toms River | 2,920 mi | 7–9 days | $1,750–$2,000 | Longest run, Ocean County |
| JBLM to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst | 2,910 mi | 7–9 days | $1,750–$2,000 | PCS, base to base |
Figures are estimates for an open trailer and an operable mid-size vehicle. Fuel moves, so they move. A pickup truck, a large SUV, an enclosed trailer or a vehicle that does not run will price differently, and the calculator handles those live.
Why does Jersey City cost more than Newark when they are ten miles apart?
Because a 75 foot car carrier cannot turn into most Hudson County blocks, and the extra time shows up in the price. Jersey City, Hoboken, Union City, Weehawken and West New York were laid out for horses and streetcars. The streets are narrow, parking runs both sides, and a driver who can unload eight cars in forty minutes in Edison can lose half a day doing the same thing in Hoboken.
Standard New Jersey
Newark, Edison, Iselin, Princeton, Trenton, Toms River, Cherry Hill and most of the rest of the state sit at the published band. Newark in particular is one of the busiest two-way vehicle markets on the east coast, so there is almost always something for the driver to load after the drop.
Hudson County
Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne, Weehawken, Union City, North Bergen, Guttenberg, Secaucus, Kearny, Harrison and East Newark carry an access premium of roughly $250. We publish it rather than surprise you with it, and we sort the delivery point before the truck is anywhere near the Hudson.
The counterintuitive part: distance and price stop tracking each other on this lane. Spokane is 260 miles closer to New Jersey than Seattle and prices about $50 less. Jersey City is ten miles from Newark and prices about $250 more. What the driver can do at the delivery point matters more than how far they drove to reach it.
Which way do carriers actually drive from Washington to New Jersey?
Almost every truck on this lane runs I-90 east to the Chicago area, then I-80 the rest of the way in. That is roughly 1,750 miles on the first interstate and 800 on the second, and it explains most of what happens to your delivery date.
Snoqualmie to Billings
The first 800 miles cross Snoqualmie Pass, Lookout Pass and the Montana Rockies. This is the only genuinely weather-sensitive stretch of the trip and the reason December through February can add a day.
Billings to Chicago
Flat, fast and open across Montana, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Carriers make up time here, and it is where a shipment that left a day late usually catches back up.
Chicago to Teaneck
I-80 through Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania, over the Delaware Water Gap and into New Jersey. Most deliveries branch off before the terminus, but the road itself ends at I-95 in Teaneck.
Eastern Washington pickups get a real head start. A vehicle collected in Spokane joins I-90 already 260 miles into the trip, which is why the Spokane row shows both the lowest price and the shortest transit window on the table above.
How does a JBLM to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst PCS work?
JBLM to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is about 2,910 miles at $1,750 to $2,000 over 7 to 9 days, and it is the most requested single pairing on this lane. Both ends are joint bases, which is unusual. McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is the only tri-service joint base in the country, combining an Air Force wing, an Army post and a Navy engineering station on one footprint in Burlington County.
Before pickup
- Have orders and a valid ID with you at collection
- Book with a two or three day pickup window rather than a fixed date
- Clear the vehicle of personal items, including anything in the trunk
- Leave roughly a quarter tank of fuel
At delivery
- Give us a contact who is reachable if base access slows the handoff
- Most drivers meet outside the gate rather than clearing security
- Walk the vehicle against the pickup condition report before signing
- Tell us early if your report date shifts, so dispatch can move with it
Lakewood, Washington sits directly alongside JBLM, and the Smart Auto Move office there is staffed in Pacific time. If a PCS date moves, that is where the call lands.
How long does Washington to New Jersey car shipping take?
Plan on 6 to 9 days in transit after pickup, plus 1 to 3 days from booking to collection. A Seattle to Newark shipment booked on a Monday is typically collected Tuesday or Wednesday and delivered the following week.
What shortens it
An eastern Washington pickup, a flexible collection window, a delivery address off a main road, and a vehicle that is ready when the driver arrives.
What lengthens it
Mountain weather between November and March, a fixed single pickup date, a Hudson County delivery, and a rural address at either end.
What does not change it
Whether you chose open or enclosed. Both cover the same 2,900 miles on the same roads at the same legal speeds.
Your car never sits anywhere. It goes from your address straight onto the carrier and stays covered under Carrier Cargo Insurance for the entire trip. Smart Auto Move does not run terminals or holding lots, so there is no gap in coverage between Washington and New Jersey.
Should you ship open or enclosed on this lane?
Open trailer suits almost every vehicle making this trip, and enclosed earns its cost on roughly one shipment in twenty. The deciding factor is not value alone, it is how much you would mind road grit after nine states of interstate.
Open trailer
The published prices on this page are all open trailer. Seven to ten vehicles ride an exposed deck, which is how the overwhelming majority of cars in the country move.
- Daily drivers, family SUVs, commuter cars
- Relocations, PCS moves, student moves
- Dealer and auction transfers
Enclosed trailer
A hard-sided trailer, typically two to six vehicles, often with a lift gate for low clearance. Quoted live rather than published, because capacity on this corridor varies week to week.
- Classic, exotic, restored and collector vehicles
- Anything with under five inches of ground clearance
- Winter shipments where road salt is the concern
How does booking a Washington to New Jersey shipment work?
Four steps, and the only one that needs your attention is the first. Accurate vehicle details at quote stage prevent almost every problem that turns up later.
Price the vehicle
Year, make, model, whether it runs, both cities, and the earliest date you can release it. Two minutes of accuracy here holds the price steady later.
Confirm the shipment
Agree the collection window and the transport type. From this point the Smart Price Promise applies and the figure stops moving.
Collection in Washington
The driver inspects the vehicle with you, records existing condition, and loads. You keep a copy of that report and it travels with the vehicle.
Delivery in New Jersey
Walk the vehicle against the same report in daylight where you can, sign, and take the keys. That closes the shipment.
Which Washington and New Jersey areas does this lane cover?
Washington pickups
Seattle, Tacoma, Lakewood, Olympia, Everett, Kent, Puyallup, Bellevue, Vancouver, Bellingham, Bremerton and the JBLM area on the western side. Spokane, Yakima, Kennewick, Richland, Pasco, Wenatchee and Moses Lake east of the Cascades.
New Jersey deliveries
Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Edison, Iselin, Woodbridge, Elizabeth, Trenton, Princeton, Toms River, Cherry Hill, Hoboken, New Brunswick, Atlantic City and the shore towns, plus the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst area.
One thing worth knowing before you arrive: New Jersey is the last state in the country where you cannot pump your own gas. The 1949 law is still on the books, so the first time you stop for fuel after your car is delivered, stay in the seat and let the attendant do it.
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Washington to New Jersey car shipping questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Washington to New Jersey?
Washington to New Jersey runs $1,650 to $2,200 for an operable mid-size vehicle on an open trailer, based on our own recent shipments as of August 2026. Newark, Edison and Trenton sit at the lower end. Jersey City and Hoboken sit at the top.
How long does Washington to New Jersey car shipping take?
Transit runs 6 to 9 days after the carrier collects the vehicle. Spokane and other eastern Washington pickups finish nearer 6 or 7 days because they start roughly 260 miles further along the route than Seattle.
Why does Jersey City cost more than Newark when they are ten miles apart?
Hudson County streets were laid out before car carriers existed. A 75 foot trailer often cannot turn into a Jersey City or Hoboken block, so delivery takes longer and drivers price the extra time in. Newark sits beside the port and the interstate, so it stays at the standard New Jersey rate.
Which route do carriers actually drive from Washington to New Jersey?
Most run I-90 east from Seattle through Montana, South Dakota and Minnesota to the Chicago area, then pick up I-80 across Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania. I-80 ends at Teaneck, New Jersey, so the last stretch of the trip is the last stretch of the interstate.
Do you handle PCS moves from Joint Base Lewis-McChord to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst?
Yes. JBLM to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst runs roughly 2,910 miles at $1,750 to $2,000 over 7 to 9 days. Bring orders and a valid ID to pickup, and give a delivery contact who can be reached if base access slows the handoff.
Is enclosed transport worth it on this lane?
Enclosed is the right call for a classic, exotic, restored or very low-clearance vehicle crossing nine states in winter. For a daily driver, an open trailer carries the vehicle the same distance under the same Carrier Cargo Insurance for less. Enclosed pricing is quoted live rather than published.
Can you ship a non-running vehicle from Washington to New Jersey?
Yes, when the assigned carrier has a winch and the vehicle still rolls, steers and brakes. Tell us at quote time rather than at pickup, because a winch-equipped trailer has to be matched to the load before dispatch.
How far ahead should I book a Washington to New Jersey shipment?
One to two weeks is comfortable, and a pickup window of two or three days rather than a single date gives the best chance of catching a carrier already heading east with a spare slot.
Will the carrier deliver to my New Jersey address?
Door to door wherever a full size trailer can legally and safely stop. Where a street will not take one, the driver arranges a nearby lot, usually a shopping center or a wide commercial road within a few minutes of the address.
Does my car sit in storage anywhere on this trip?
No. Your car never sits anywhere. It goes from your address straight onto the carrier and stays covered under Carrier Cargo Insurance for the entire trip. Smart Auto Move does not operate terminals or holding lots.
What does winter do to this route?
The I-90 stretch through the Rockies and the northern plains is the part that moves. Snoqualmie Pass, Lookout Pass and the run across Montana can add a day in December through February. The New Jersey end rarely causes the delay.
Do prices change once the shipment is confirmed?
No. The Smart Price Promise means the agreed price holds as long as the vehicle, route, condition and shipping details stay the same. Published figures are estimates until you have a quote in hand.