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Atlantic City, NJ → Rochester, MN · Long-distance move

Movers from Atlantic City to Rochester

About 1,158 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,470–$8,130, delivery in 3–7 days, 81 carriers on the Atlantic City side and 116 in Rochester.

  • 1,158 miroad distance
  • 20 h 40 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,470–$8,1302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,158 miles (981 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 40 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
81 (50 interstate)
Movers at destination
116 (72 interstate)

Reverse: Rochester → Atlantic City

The route from Atlantic City, NJ to Rochester, MN covers roughly 1,158 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the 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 $5,470 to $8,130 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 40 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 116 around Rochester (72 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 Rochester.

Atlantic City has a population of about 38,000 and Rochester about 124,292. Atlantic City is considerably denser (3,578 people per square mile versus 2,187), 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 Minnesota 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 Rochester

Full-service estimate for 1,158 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,190 $2,670 $3,250
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,280 $4,000 $4,880
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,470 $6,670 $8,130
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,750 $10,670 $13,010
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,030 $14,660 $17,890

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,640–$2,320

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

Portable container

$2,050–$3,020

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

Full-service mover

$5,470–$8,130

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Atlantic City, NJ → Rochester, MN. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Rochester (destination)

Steve Yaggy Specialized Truck Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
291671
MC
272806
Based in
Rochester, MN 55902 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
43 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (507) 282-1715 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Transport Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
587147
MC
283784
Based in
Rochester, MN 55904 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (507) 281-9787 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1561552
MC
579169
Based in
Kasson, MN 55944 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (507) 634-2047 Route Verify on FMCSA

Piepho Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
286311
MC
133951
Based in
Rochester, MN 55901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (507) 289-4515 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Rochester Mn

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bennett Moving LLC

USDOT
2468021
MC
861017
Based in
Rochester, MN 55901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (507) 258-5558 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kautz Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
717630
MC
330197
Based in
Pine Island, MN 55963 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (507) 356-2425 Route Verify on FMCSA

Servicemaster Of Rochester

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Mesenburg Enterprises INC

USDOT
1221281
Based in
Rochester, MN 55901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (507) 282-5747 Route Verify on FMCSA

Channel One Regional Food Bank

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Channel One INC

USDOT
682434
Based in
Rochester, MN 55904 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (507) 287-2350 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 116 movers in Rochester

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,190 to $3,250 for a studio, $3,280 to $4,880 for a one-bedroom, $5,470 to $8,130 for a two-bedroom, $8,750 to $13,010 for a three-bedroom and $12,030 to $17,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Rochester from Atlantic City?

About 1,158 road miles (981 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 40 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Minnesota 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 Rochester?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,640 to $2,320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,050 to $3,020. 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–Rochester corridor.