Edison, NJ → Poughkeepsie, NY · Short-haul move
About 101 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,300–$3,430, delivery in 1–2 days, 665 carriers on the Edison side and 267 in Poughkeepsie.
Moving from Edison to Poughkeepsie is a short-haul move of roughly 101 road miles, heading north from New Jersey to New York.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 27 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,300 and $3,430, before packing or storage.
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 267 around Poughkeepsie (103 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 Poughkeepsie.
Edison has a population of about 109,077 and Poughkeepsie about 32,000. Poughkeepsie is the denser city (6,137 people per square mile versus 3,574 in Edison), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,460 | $1,780 | $2,170 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,460 | $1,780 | $2,170 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,300 | $2,810 | $3,430 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,680 | $4,490 | $5,480 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,070 | $6,180 | $7,540 |
$250–$360
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,110–$1,630
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,300–$3,430
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: McCollister's Transportation Group INC
Legal name: Signature Worldwide Relocation Newburgh INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,460 to $2,170 for a studio, $1,460 to $2,170 for a one-bedroom, $2,300 to $3,430 for a two-bedroom, $3,680 to $5,480 for a three-bedroom and $5,070 to $7,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 101 road miles (85 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 27 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 New York 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 $250 to $360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,110 to $1,630. 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–Poughkeepsie corridor.