Edison, NJ → Olympia, WA · Cross-country move
About 2,860 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,210–$13,700, delivery in 7–14 days, 665 carriers on the Edison side and 101 in Olympia.
The route from Edison, NJ to Olympia, WA covers roughly 2,860 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 $9,210 to $13,700 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 50 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 101 around Olympia (46 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 Olympia.
Edison has a population of about 109,077 and Olympia about 57,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,574 and 3,052 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Washington 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 | $3,680 | $4,490 | $5,480 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,530 | $6,740 | $8,220 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,210 | $11,230 | $13,700 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,740 | $17,970 | $21,930 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $20,260 | $24,710 | $30,150 |
$3,990–$5,630
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,570–$5,250
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,210–$13,700
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: Western Transfer Of Washington LLC
Legal name: Merchants Parcel Delivery INC
Legal name: All Ready Moving LLC
Legal name: Sound Sleep Products INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,680 to $5,480 for a studio, $5,530 to $8,220 for a one-bedroom, $9,210 to $13,700 for a two-bedroom, $14,740 to $21,930 for a three-bedroom and $20,260 to $30,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,860 road miles (2,424 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 50 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 Washington 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 $3,990 to $5,630 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,570 to $5,250. 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–Olympia corridor.