Atlantic City, NJ → Dayton, OH · Long-distance move

Movers from Atlantic City to Dayton

About 613 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,850–$5,720, delivery in 2–5 days, 81 carriers on the Atlantic City side and 349 in Dayton.

613 miroad distance
11 h 16 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,850–$5,7202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Atlantic City, New Jersey
To: Dayton, Ohio
Road distance: ≈ 613 miles (520 straight-line)
Drive time: 11 h 16 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 81 (50 interstate)
Movers at destination: 349 (240 interstate)

Reverse: Dayton → Atlantic City

Moving from Atlantic City to Dayton is a long-distance move of roughly 613 road miles, heading west from New Jersey to Ohio.

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 $3,850 to $5,720 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 11 h 16 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 349 around Dayton (240 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 Dayton.

Atlantic City has a population of about 38,000 and Dayton about 136,688. Atlantic City is considerably denser (3,578 people per square mile versus 2,467), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. 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 Dayton

Full-service estimate for 613 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,540	$1,880	$2,290
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,310	$2,810	$3,430
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,850	$4,690	$5,720
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,150	$7,500	$9,160
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,460	$10,320	$12,590

Rental truck (DIY)

$930–$1,310

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

Portable container

$1,570–$2,300

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

Full-service mover

$3,850–$5,720

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

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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 Dayton (destination)

Dayton Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Dayton Freight Lines INC

USDOT: 273301
MC: 189528
Based in: Dayton, OH 45414 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2,278 trucks, 2,650 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (937) 264-4060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lund'S Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3907195
MC: 1441220
Based in: Dayton, OH 45404 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 140 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (740) 879-7707 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delo Trans INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3782379
MC: 1354479
Based in: Dayton, OH 45403 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 89 trucks, 89 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (513) 694-0602 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Expediting Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 389839
MC: 219871
Based in: Vandalia, OH 45377 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 86 trucks, 108 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (937) 890-1524 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Truckline LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2586880
MC: 906741
Based in: Beavercreek, OH 45434 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 55 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (856) 652-4777 Route Verify on FMCSA

Williams Last Mile Home Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3300780
MC: 1046882
Based in: Vandalia, OH 45377 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 38 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (937) 313-9096 Route Verify on FMCSA

Affordablemovers Biz LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3417348
MC: 1103694
Based in: Dayton, OH 45414 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 37 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (513) 540-2488 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gear Up Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4252976
MC: 1648837
Based in: Beavercreek, OH 45431 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (860) 637-9870 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 349 movers in Dayton

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $2,310 to $3,430 for a one-bedroom, $3,850 to $5,720 for a two-bedroom, $6,150 to $9,160 for a three-bedroom and $8,460 to $12,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Dayton from Atlantic City?

About 613 road miles (520 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 16 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Dayton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $930 to $1,310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,570 to $2,300. 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–Dayton corridor.