Edison, NJ → Oakland, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,999 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,880–$14,690, delivery in 7–14 days, 665 carriers on the Edison side and 832 in Oakland.
Moving from Edison to Oakland is a cross-country move of roughly 2,999 road miles, heading west from New Jersey to California.
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 $9,880 to $14,690 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 52 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 832 around Oakland (258 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 Oakland.
Edison has a population of about 109,077 and Oakland about 440,838. Oakland is the denser city (7,883 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 | $3,950 | $4,820 | $5,880 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,930 | $7,230 | $8,820 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,880 | $12,040 | $14,690 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,800 | $19,270 | $23,510 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $21,730 | $26,490 | $32,320 |
$4,130–$5,830
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,700–$5,440
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,880–$14,690
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Edison, NJ → Oakland, CA. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,950 to $5,880 for a studio, $5,930 to $8,820 for a one-bedroom, $9,880 to $14,690 for a two-bedroom, $15,800 to $23,510 for a three-bedroom and $21,730 to $32,320 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,999 road miles (2,541 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 52 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 $4,130 to $5,830 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,700 to $5,440. 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–Oakland corridor.