Edison, NJ → Raleigh, NC · Regional long-distance move
About 470 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,470–$5,160, delivery in 1–3 days, 665 carriers on the Edison side and 739 in Raleigh.
Raleigh sits about 470 miles southwest of Edison, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to North Carolina that most movers classify as a regional 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 $3,470 to $5,160 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 48 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 739 around Raleigh (399 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 Raleigh.
Edison has a population of about 109,077 and Raleigh about 506,306. The two cities have comparable density (3,574 and 3,179 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in North Carolina than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,390 | $1,690 | $2,070 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,080 | $2,540 | $3,100 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,470 | $4,230 | $5,160 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,550 | $6,770 | $8,260 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,640 | $9,310 | $11,360 |
$780–$1,100
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,440–$2,120
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,470–$5,160
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 $1,390 to $2,070 for a studio, $2,080 to $3,100 for a one-bedroom, $3,470 to $5,160 for a two-bedroom, $5,550 to $8,260 for a three-bedroom and $7,640 to $11,360 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 470 road miles (398 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 48 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 North Carolina 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 $780 to $1,100 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,440 to $2,120. 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–Raleigh corridor.