Dothan, AL → Jersey City, NJ · Long-distance move
About 1,074 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,930–$7,330, delivery in 3–7 days, 112 carriers on the Dothan side and 2,933 in Jersey City.
The route from Dothan, AL to Jersey City, NJ covers roughly 1,074 miles by road, a northeast-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 $4,930 to $7,330 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 19 h 13 min.
On the Dothan side there are 112 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (77 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,933 around Jersey City (1,570 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 Jersey City.
Dothan has a population of about 72,000 and Jersey City about 302,013. Jersey City is the denser city (19,894 people per square mile versus 791 in Dothan), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Alabama, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,970 | $2,400 | $2,930 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,960 | $3,600 | $4,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,930 | $6,010 | $7,330 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,880 | $9,610 | $11,730 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,840 | $13,220 | $16,130 |
$1,550–$2,190
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,980–$2,910
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,930–$7,330
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Dothan, AL → Jersey City, NJ. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
Legal name: Roadway Movers INC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,970 to $2,930 for a studio, $2,960 to $4,400 for a one-bedroom, $4,930 to $7,330 for a two-bedroom, $7,880 to $11,730 for a three-bedroom and $10,840 to $16,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,074 road miles (910 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 13 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 Alabama into New Jersey 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 $1,550 to $2,190 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,980 to $2,910. 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 Dothan–Jersey City corridor.