Elizabeth, NJ → Bemidji, MN · Long-distance move
About 1,328 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,930–$8,820, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,447 carriers on the Elizabeth side and 27 in Bemidji.
Moving from Elizabeth to Bemidji is a long-distance move of roughly 1,328 road miles, heading northwest from New Jersey to Minnesota.
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 $5,930 to $8,820 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 23 h 36 min.
On the Elizabeth side there are 1,447 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (881 of them authorized for interstate work), and 27 around Bemidji (12 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 Bemidji.
Elizabeth has a population of about 141,675 and Bemidji about 15,000. Elizabeth is considerably denser (11,162 people per square mile versus 914), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Minnesota 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 | $2,370 | $2,890 | $3,530 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,560 | $4,340 | $5,290 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,930 | $7,230 | $8,820 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,480 | $11,560 | $14,110 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,040 | $15,900 | $19,400 |
$1,810–$2,560
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,210–$3,240
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,930–$8,820
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 $2,370 to $3,530 for a studio, $3,560 to $5,290 for a one-bedroom, $5,930 to $8,820 for a two-bedroom, $9,480 to $14,110 for a three-bedroom and $13,040 to $19,400 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,328 road miles (1,125 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 36 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Minnesota 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 $1,810 to $2,560 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,210 to $3,240. 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 Elizabeth–Bemidji corridor.