Eau Claire, WI → Trenton, NJ · Long-distance move

Movers from Eau Claire to Trenton

About 1,070 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,080–$7,560, delivery in 3–7 days, 123 carriers on the Eau Claire side and 350 in Trenton.

1,070 miroad distance
19 h 9 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,080–$7,5602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
To: Trenton, New Jersey
Road distance: ≈ 1,070 miles (907 straight-line)
Drive time: 19 h 9 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 123 (83 interstate)
Movers at destination: 350 (279 interstate)

Reverse: Trenton → Eau Claire

The route from Eau Claire, WI to Trenton, NJ covers roughly 1,070 miles by road, a east-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 $5,080 to $7,560 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 9 min.

On the Eau Claire side there are 123 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (83 of them authorized for interstate work), and 350 around Trenton (279 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 Trenton.

Eau Claire has a population of about 71,000 and Trenton about 90,000. Trenton is the denser city (11,947 people per square mile versus 2,022 in Eau Claire), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Wisconsin, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Eau Claire to Trenton

Full-service estimate for 1,070 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,030	$2,480	$3,030
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,050	$3,720	$4,540
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,080	$6,200	$7,560
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,130	$9,920	$12,100
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,190	$13,640	$16,640

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,550–$2,190

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

Portable container

$1,970–$2,900

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

Full-service mover

$5,080–$7,560

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Eau Claire (origin)

Grs Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3492543
MC: 1149964
Based in: Chippewa Fls, WI 54729 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 44 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (715) 861-5611 Route Verify on FMCSA

Choice Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 839083
MC: 373675
Based in: Eau Claire, WI 54703 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 39 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (715) 318-9993 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wissota Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1556222
MC: 577628
Based in: Eau Claire, WI 54703 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (904) 903-9901 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jayhawk Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1113117
MC: 456936
Based in: Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (715) 895-8114 Route Verify on FMCSA

Elite Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Elite Movers LLC

USDOT: 3579816
MC: 1208798
Based in: Eau Claire, WI 54701 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 14 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (715) 797-5443 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jackson Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1052402
MC: 439147
Based in: Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (715) 726-1780 Route Verify on FMCSA

B 2 A LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3823321
MC: 1384231
Based in: Chippewa Fls, WI 54729 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (715) 944-3811 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dan The Moving Man

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dan The Moving Man LLC

USDOT: 3033053
MC: 40460
Based in: Eau Claire, WI 54703 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (715) 214-7583 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 123 movers in Eau Claire

Near Trenton (destination)

Greatwide American Trans-Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Greatwide American Trans-Freight LLC

USDOT: 753551
MC: 340975
Based in: Langhorne, PA 19047 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 384 trucks, 278 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (800) 283-9700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Veltri INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 398991
MC: 481594
Based in: Trevose, PA 19053 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 151 trucks, 210 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (215) 946-6400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Uniquality INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2784879
MC: 927952
Based in: Bensalem, PA 19020 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 135 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (267) 297-2900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dream Trans

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dream Transportation LLC

USDOT: 3020074
MC: 37720
Based in: Feasterville Trevose, PA 19053 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 124 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (833) 777-8778 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mirage Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3815917
MC: 1378977
Based in: Southampton, PA 18966 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 90 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (925) 474-4510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Relentless Strength LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4570815
MC: 1818083
Based in: Bensalem, PA 19020 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 86 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (267) 965-1042 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sls Group Worldwide LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3383225
MC: 1086171
Based in: Southampton, PA 18966 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 83 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (484) 966-8888 Route Verify on FMCSA

Farruggio'S Bristol And Philadelphia Auto Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 111029
MC: 38481
Based in: Bristol, PA 19007 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 102 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (215) 788-5596 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 350 movers in Trenton

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Eau Claire to Trenton?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,030 to $3,030 for a studio, $3,050 to $4,540 for a one-bedroom, $5,080 to $7,560 for a two-bedroom, $8,130 to $12,100 for a three-bedroom and $11,190 to $16,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Trenton from Eau Claire?

About 1,070 road miles (907 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 9 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 Wisconsin 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Eau Claire to Trenton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,550 to $2,190 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,970 to $2,900. 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 Eau Claire–Trenton corridor.