Edison, NJ → Akron, OH · Regional long-distance move
About 445 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,340–$4,970, delivery in 1–3 days, 665 carriers on the Edison side and 349 in Akron.
Moving from Edison to Akron is a regional long-distance move of roughly 445 road miles, heading west from New Jersey to Ohio.
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 $3,340 to $4,970 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 22 min.
On the Edison side there are 665 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (476 of them authorized for interstate work), and 349 around Akron (215 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 Akron.
Edison has a population of about 109,077 and Akron about 189,691. The two cities have comparable density (3,574 and 3,077 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Ohio 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 | $1,340 | $1,630 | $1,990 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,010 | $2,450 | $2,980 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,340 | $4,080 | $4,970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,350 | $6,520 | $7,960 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,360 | $8,970 | $10,940 |
$610–$860
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,420–$2,080
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,340–$4,970
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.
Legal name: Hermann Forwarding Company
Legal name: Famous Trucking LLC
Legal name: Sylvite Western Region LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,340 to $1,990 for a studio, $2,010 to $2,980 for a one-bedroom, $3,340 to $4,970 for a two-bedroom, $5,350 to $7,960 for a three-bedroom and $7,360 to $10,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 445 road miles (377 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 22 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Ohio 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 $610 to $860 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,420 to $2,080. 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 Edison–Akron corridor.