Edison, NJ → Rochester, NY · Regional long-distance move
About 294 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,130–$4,650, delivery in 1–3 days, 665 carriers on the Edison side and 306 in Rochester.
Moving from Edison to Rochester is a regional long-distance move of roughly 294 road miles, heading northwest from New Jersey to New York.
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 $3,130 to $4,650 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 5 h 46 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 306 around Rochester (95 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 Rochester.
Edison has a population of about 109,077 and Rochester about 206,108. Rochester is the denser city (5,903 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 | $1,880 | $2,290 | $2,790 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,130 | $3,810 | $4,650 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,000 | $6,100 | $7,450 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,880 | $8,390 | $10,240 |
$450–$640
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,280–$1,890
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,130–$4,650
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 $1,460 to $2,170 for a studio, $1,880 to $2,790 for a one-bedroom, $3,130 to $4,650 for a two-bedroom, $5,000 to $7,450 for a three-bedroom and $6,880 to $10,240 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 294 road miles (249 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 46 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 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 $450 to $640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,280 to $1,890. 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–Rochester corridor.