Edison, NJ → Providence, RI · Regional long-distance move
About 210 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,600–$3,880, delivery in 1–2 days, 665 carriers on the Edison side and 330 in Providence.
Moving from Edison to Providence is a regional long-distance move of roughly 210 road miles, heading northeast from New Jersey to Rhode Island.
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 $2,600 to $3,880 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 19 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 330 around Providence (253 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 Providence.
Edison has a population of about 109,077 and Providence about 195,310. Providence is the denser city (10,377 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 | $1,370 | $1,670 | $2,040 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,560 | $1,910 | $2,330 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,600 | $3,180 | $3,880 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,170 | $5,080 | $6,200 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,730 | $6,990 | $8,530 |
$370–$520
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,210–$1,780
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,600–$3,880
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Edison, NJ → Providence, RI. 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.
Legal name: Hermann Forwarding Company
Legal name: Unfi Transport LLC
Legal name: Cvs Transportation LLC
Legal name: Delivery Management Services INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,370 to $2,040 for a studio, $1,560 to $2,330 for a one-bedroom, $2,600 to $3,880 for a two-bedroom, $4,170 to $6,200 for a three-bedroom and $5,730 to $8,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 210 road miles (178 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 19 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 Rhode Island 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 $370 to $520 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,210 to $1,780. 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–Providence corridor.