Atlantic City, NJ → Cleveland, OH · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Atlantic City to Cleveland

About 480 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,480–$5,170, delivery in 1–3 days, 81 carriers on the Atlantic City side and 638 in Cleveland.

480 miroad distance
8 h 59 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,480–$5,1702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Atlantic City, New Jersey
To: Cleveland, Ohio
Road distance: ≈ 480 miles (407 straight-line)
Drive time: 8 h 59 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 81 (50 interstate)
Movers at destination: 638 (374 interstate)

Reverse: Cleveland → Atlantic City

The route from Atlantic City, NJ to Cleveland, OH covers roughly 480 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $3,480 to $5,170 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 59 min.

On the Atlantic City side there are 81 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (50 of them authorized for interstate work), and 638 around Cleveland (374 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Cleveland.

Atlantic City has a population of about 38,000 and Cleveland about 363,608. Cleveland is the denser city (4,796 people per square mile versus 3,578 in Atlantic City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Ohio than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Atlantic City to Cleveland

Full-service estimate for 480 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,390	$1,700	$2,070
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,090	$2,540	$3,100
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,480	$4,240	$5,170
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,560	$6,780	$8,270
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,650	$9,330	$11,380

Rental truck (DIY)

$790–$1,120

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,450–$2,130

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$3,480–$5,170

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Atlantic City (origin)

Ag Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2392856
MC: 822533
Based in: Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (609) 334-0722 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bk Movers LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 855489
MC: 376602
Based in: Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (609) 641-8660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Platt'S Beach House Furnishings Splatt'S Furniture

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Platt'S INC

USDOT: 3344659
Based in: Somers Point, NJ 08244 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (609) 927-8200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlantic Coast Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 637650
MC: 489707
Based in: Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (609) 484-1101 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Hubner INC

USDOT: 3149281
MC: 1167998
Based in: Absecon, NJ 08201 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (609) 241-1070 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sparrow Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Horizon Circuit LLC

USDOT: 3300769
MC: 1046878
Based in: Galloway, NJ 08205 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (769) 208-3637 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highway Moving & Transport Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4118247
MC: 1574512
Based in: Galloway, NJ 08205 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (973) 747-6121 Route Verify on FMCSA

O C Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3299953
MC: 1046495
Based in: Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (609) 641-7700 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 81 movers in Atlantic City

Near Cleveland (destination)

Horizon Freight System INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 237360
MC: 169607
Based in: Cleveland, OH 44125 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 354 trucks, 354 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (216) 341-7410 Route Verify on FMCSA

Horizon Midwest INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2317693
MC: 791331
Based in: Cleveland, OH 44125 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 385 trucks, 385 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (800) 480-6829 Route Verify on FMCSA

Travelcenters Of America

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ta Operating LLC

USDOT: 300813
MC: 353338
Based in: Westlake, OH 44145 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 408 trucks, 397 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (630) 699-3418 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Marine Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1598342
MC: 591312
Based in: Cleveland, OH 44110 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 225 trucks, 199 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (216) 268-3005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Horizon West INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2318092
MC: 791357
Based in: Cleveland, OH 44125 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 219 trucks, 219 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (800) 480-6829 Route Verify on FMCSA

Horizon South INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2318070
MC: 791344
Based in: Cleveland, OH 44125 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 191 trucks, 191 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (216) 341-7410 Route Verify on FMCSA

Z Brothers Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1495228
MC: 562163
Based in: Brooklyn, OH 44144 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 168 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (216) 916-9850 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ohio Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ohio Transport Corporation

USDOT: 384170
MC: 58561
Based in: Cleveland, OH 44107 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 168 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (513) 539-0576 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 638 movers in Cleveland

Tips for this move

Plan a first-night kit for Cleveland: bedding, toiletries, a few kitchen basics.
Get three written estimates; at this distance quotes can vary by a third for the same inventory.
Ask whether the carrier will use one truck end to end or transfer your goods at a terminal.
Weigh the cost of full-value protection against the released-value default of 60 cents per pound.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Atlantic City to Cleveland?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,390 to $2,070 for a studio, $2,090 to $3,100 for a one-bedroom, $3,480 to $5,170 for a two-bedroom, $5,560 to $8,270 for a three-bedroom and $7,650 to $11,380 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cleveland from Atlantic City?

About 480 road miles (407 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 59 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from New Jersey into Ohio makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Atlantic City to Cleveland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $790 to $1,120 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,450 to $2,130. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Atlantic City–Cleveland corridor.