Edison, NJ → Madison, WI · Long-distance move
About 939 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,740–$7,050, delivery in 2–5 days, 665 carriers on the Edison side and 228 in Madison.
Moving from Edison to Madison is a long-distance move of roughly 939 road miles, heading west from New Jersey to Wisconsin.
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 $4,740 to $7,050 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 16 h 53 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 228 around Madison (120 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 Madison.
Edison has a population of about 109,077 and Madison about 286,233. The two cities have comparable density (3,574 and 3,390 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Wisconsin 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 | $1,900 | $2,310 | $2,820 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,840 | $3,470 | $4,230 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,740 | $5,780 | $7,050 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,580 | $9,250 | $11,280 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,430 | $12,720 | $15,510 |
$1,410–$2,000
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,860–$2,730
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,740–$7,050
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: Lightner & Lightner INC
Legal name: Roessler LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,900 to $2,820 for a studio, $2,840 to $4,230 for a one-bedroom, $4,740 to $7,050 for a two-bedroom, $7,580 to $11,280 for a three-bedroom and $10,430 to $15,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 939 road miles (796 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 53 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Wisconsin 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 $1,410 to $2,000 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,860 to $2,730. 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–Madison corridor.