Edison, NJ → Jersey City, NJ · Local move
About 24 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,290–$1,930, delivery in 0–1 days, 665 carriers on the Edison side and 2,933 in Jersey City.
Moving from Edison to Jersey City is a local move of roughly 24 road miles, heading northeast within New Jersey.
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 45 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,290 and $1,930, 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 2,933 around Jersey City (1,570 interstate). For an in-state 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.
Edison has a population of about 109,077 and Jersey City about 302,013. Jersey City is the denser city (19,894 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 | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $680 | $830 | $1,010 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $800 | $980 | $1,190 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,290 | $1,580 | $1,930 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,020 | $2,460 | $3,000 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,040 | $3,710 | $4,520 |
$170–$250
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,040–$1,530
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,290–$1,930
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: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
Legal name: Roadway Movers INC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $680 to $1,010 for a studio, $800 to $1,190 for a one-bedroom, $1,290 to $1,930 for a two-bedroom, $2,020 to $3,000 for a three-bedroom and $3,040 to $4,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 24 road miles (21 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 45 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Edison and Jersey City are in New Jersey, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $170 to $250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,040 to $1,530. 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–Jersey City corridor.