Cherry Hill, NJ → Des Moines, IA · Long-distance move
About 1,154 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,200–$7,740, delivery in 3–7 days, 838 carriers on the Cherry Hill side and 191 in Des Moines.
Moving from Cherry Hill to Des Moines is a long-distance move of roughly 1,154 road miles, heading west from New Jersey to Iowa.
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 $5,200 to $7,740 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 36 min.
On the Cherry Hill side there are 838 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (563 of them authorized for interstate work), and 191 around Des Moines (116 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 Des Moines.
Cherry Hill has a population of about 74,000 and Des Moines about 212,086. Cherry Hill is considerably denser (20,442 people per square mile versus 2,428), 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 Iowa than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,080 | $2,540 | $3,100 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,120 | $3,810 | $4,650 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,200 | $6,350 | $7,740 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,330 | $10,160 | $12,390 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,450 | $13,960 | $17,040 |
$1,640–$2,310
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,050–$3,010
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,200–$7,740
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,080 to $3,100 for a studio, $3,120 to $4,650 for a one-bedroom, $5,200 to $7,740 for a two-bedroom, $8,330 to $12,390 for a three-bedroom and $11,450 to $17,040 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,154 road miles (978 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 36 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from New Jersey into Iowa 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,640 to $2,310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,050 to $3,010. 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.
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 Cherry Hill–Des Moines corridor.