Edison, NJ → Modesto, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,928 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,740–$14,490, delivery in 7–14 days, 665 carriers on the Edison side and 392 in Modesto.
The route from Edison, NJ to Modesto, CA covers roughly 2,928 miles by road, a west-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 $9,740 to $14,490 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 51 hours (6 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 392 around Modesto (205 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 Modesto.
Edison has a population of about 109,077 and Modesto about 219,652. Modesto is the denser city (5,081 people per square mile versus 3,574 in Edison), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than New Jersey, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,900 | $4,750 | $5,800 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,840 | $7,130 | $8,700 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,740 | $11,880 | $14,490 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,580 | $19,010 | $23,190 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $21,430 | $26,130 | $31,880 |
$4,060–$5,730
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,630–$5,340
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,740–$14,490
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
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,900 to $5,800 for a studio, $5,840 to $8,700 for a one-bedroom, $9,740 to $14,490 for a two-bedroom, $15,580 to $23,190 for a three-bedroom and $21,430 to $31,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,928 road miles (2,481 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 51 hours (6 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 California 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 $4,060 to $5,730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,630 to $5,340. 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–Modesto corridor.