Edison, NJ → Hartford, CT · Short-haul move
About 145 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,390–$3,550, delivery in 1–2 days, 665 carriers on the Edison side and 350 in Hartford.
Moving from Edison to Hartford is a short-haul move of roughly 145 road miles, heading northeast from New Jersey to Connecticut.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 3 h 12 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,390 and $3,550, before packing or storage.
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 350 around Hartford (246 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 Hartford.
Edison has a population of about 109,077 and Hartford about 121,981. Hartford is the denser city (6,957 people per square mile versus 3,574 in Edison), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,400 | $1,700 | $2,080 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,430 | $1,750 | $2,130 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,390 | $2,910 | $3,550 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,820 | $4,650 | $5,680 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,250 | $6,400 | $7,810 |
$300–$420
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,150–$1,690
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,390–$3,550
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Edison, NJ → Hartford, CT. 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: Hermann Forwarding Company
Legal name: Antwall 13 LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $1,430 to $2,130 for a one-bedroom, $2,390 to $3,550 for a two-bedroom, $3,820 to $5,680 for a three-bedroom and $5,250 to $7,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 145 road miles (123 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 12 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Connecticut 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 $300 to $420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,150 to $1,690. 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–Hartford corridor.