Edison, NJ → Tracy, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,953 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,790–$14,560, delivery in 7–14 days, 665 carriers on the Edison side and 248 in Tracy.
Tracy sits about 2,953 miles west of Edison, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to California that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $9,790 to $14,560 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 51 hours (6 driving days).
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 248 around Tracy (137 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 Tracy.
Edison has a population of about 109,077 and Tracy about 101,901. The two cities have comparable density (3,574 and 3,591 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. California is a higher-cost state than New Jersey, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,920 | $4,770 | $5,820 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,870 | $7,160 | $8,740 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,790 | $11,940 | $14,560 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,660 | $19,100 | $23,300 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $21,530 | $26,260 | $32,040 |
$4,080–$5,770
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,660–$5,380
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,790–$14,560
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 $3,920 to $5,820 for a studio, $5,870 to $8,740 for a one-bedroom, $9,790 to $14,560 for a two-bedroom, $15,660 to $23,300 for a three-bedroom and $21,530 to $32,040 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,953 road miles (2,502 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 51 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 California 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 $4,080 to $5,770 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,660 to $5,380. 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–Tracy corridor.