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Atlantic City, NJ → Jersey City, NJ · Short-haul move

Movers from Atlantic City to Jersey City

About 111 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,280–$3,390, delivery in 1–2 days, 81 carriers on the Atlantic City side and 2,933 in Jersey City.

  • 111 miroad distance
  • 2 h 37 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,280–$3,3902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 111 miles (94 straight-line)
Drive time
2 h 37 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (New Jersey)
Movers at origin
81 (50 interstate)
Movers at destination
2,933 (1,570 interstate)

Reverse: Jersey City → Atlantic City

Moving from Atlantic City to Jersey City is a short-haul move of roughly 111 road miles, heading north within New Jersey.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 37 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,280 and $3,390, before packing or storage.

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 2,933 around Jersey City (1,570 interstate). For an in-state 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 Jersey City.

Atlantic City has a population of about 38,000 and Jersey City about 302,013. Jersey City is the denser city (19,894 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.

Cost of moving from Atlantic City to Jersey City

Full-service estimate for 111 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,410 $1,720 $2,100
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,410 $1,720 $2,100
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,280 $2,780 $3,390
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,640 $4,440 $5,420
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,010 $6,110 $7,450

Rental truck (DIY)

$260–$370

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

Portable container

$1,120–$1,650

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

Full-service mover

$2,280–$3,390

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 Jersey City (destination)

Piece Of Cake Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC

USDOT
3066988
MC
58659
Based in
New York, NY 10009 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
340 trucks, 360 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (646) 461-3422 Route Verify on FMCSA

U T F Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1003565
MC
825910
Based in
Bronx, NY 10454 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
348 trucks, 530 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (718) 928-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Luna Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3728952
MC
1315556
Based in
Brooklyn, NY 11214 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
207 trucks, 207 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (848) 444-3133 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roadway Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Roadway Movers INC

USDOT
1854436
MC
671325
Based in
New York, NY 10472 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
190 trucks, 200 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (212) 812-5240 Route Verify on FMCSA

Daybreak Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
288155
MC
186214
Based in
Newark, NJ 07105 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
174 trucks, 176 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (973) 589-5931 Route Verify on FMCSA

Luna Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Venus Global Consulting

USDOT
4498428
MC
1779258
Based in
Newark, NJ 07105 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
114 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (201) 452-3179 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vpv Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2121392
MC
739314
Based in
Kearny, NJ 07032 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
112 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (973) 900-9250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ironbound Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
674147
MC
434921
Based in
Newark, NJ 07105 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
88 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (973) 491-5151 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,933 movers in Jersey City

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,410 to $2,100 for a studio, $1,410 to $2,100 for a one-bedroom, $2,280 to $3,390 for a two-bedroom, $3,640 to $5,420 for a three-bedroom and $5,010 to $7,450 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jersey City from Atlantic City?

About 111 road miles (94 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 37 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Atlantic City and Jersey City are in New Jersey, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

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

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $260 to $370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,120 to $1,650. 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–Jersey City corridor.