Edison, NJ → Pompano Beach, FL · Long-distance move
About 1,227 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,630–$8,370, delivery in 3–7 days, 665 carriers on the Edison side and 1,033 in Pompano Beach.
Pompano Beach sits about 1,227 miles south of Edison, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to Florida that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $5,630 to $8,370 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 51 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 1,033 around Pompano Beach (412 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 Pompano Beach.
Edison has a population of about 109,077 and Pompano Beach about 117,211. Pompano Beach is the denser city (4,669 people per square mile versus 3,574 in Edison), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Florida than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Florida 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 | $2,250 | $2,740 | $3,350 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,380 | $4,120 | $5,020 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,630 | $6,860 | $8,370 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,000 | $10,980 | $13,390 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,380 | $15,100 | $18,420 |
$1,710–$2,420
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,120–$3,110
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,630–$8,370
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 $2,250 to $3,350 for a studio, $3,380 to $5,020 for a one-bedroom, $5,630 to $8,370 for a two-bedroom, $9,000 to $13,390 for a three-bedroom and $12,380 to $18,420 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,227 road miles (1,040 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 51 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Florida 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 $1,710 to $2,420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,120 to $3,110. 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–Pompano Beach corridor.