Edison, NJ → Ketchikan, AK · Cross-country move
About 3,249 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,130–$15,080, delivery in 7–14 days, 665 carriers on the Edison side and 12 in Ketchikan.
The route from Edison, NJ to Ketchikan, AK covers roughly 3,249 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $10,130 to $15,080 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 56 hours (7 driving days).
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 12 around Ketchikan (1 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 Ketchikan.
Edison has a population of about 109,077 and Ketchikan about 8,000. Edison is considerably denser (3,574 people per square mile versus 2,147), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Alaska levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $4,050 | $4,940 | $6,030 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $6,080 | $7,410 | $9,050 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $10,130 | $12,360 | $15,080 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $16,210 | $19,770 | $24,120 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $22,290 | $27,190 | $33,170 |
$4,540–$6,410
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,920–$5,760
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$10,130–$15,080
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,050 to $6,030 for a studio, $6,080 to $9,050 for a one-bedroom, $10,130 to $15,080 for a two-bedroom, $16,210 to $24,120 for a three-bedroom and $22,290 to $33,170 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,249 road miles (2,754 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 56 hours (7 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Alaska 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 $4,540 to $6,410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,920 to $5,760. 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–Ketchikan corridor.