Elizabeth, NJ → Hialeah, FL · Long-distance move
About 1,275 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,760–$8,560, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,447 carriers on the Elizabeth side and 2,142 in Hialeah.
The route from Elizabeth, NJ to Hialeah, FL covers roughly 1,275 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $5,760 to $8,560 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 22 h 41 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 2,142 around Hialeah (675 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 Hialeah.
Elizabeth has a population of about 141,675 and Hialeah about 230,968. The two cities have comparable density (11,162 and 10,329 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Florida than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,300 | $2,810 | $3,430 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,450 | $4,210 | $5,140 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,760 | $7,020 | $8,560 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,210 | $11,230 | $13,700 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,660 | $15,440 | $18,840 |
$1,760–$2,480
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,160–$3,170
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,760–$8,560
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Elizabeth, NJ → Hialeah, FL. 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: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
Legal name: Maersk Logistics & Services USA INC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Legal name: Dade Paper & Bag LLC
Legal name: A J T Trucking INC
Legal name: Mak Logistics LLC
Legal name: North American Transport Services LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,300 to $3,430 for a studio, $3,450 to $5,140 for a one-bedroom, $5,760 to $8,560 for a two-bedroom, $9,210 to $13,700 for a three-bedroom and $12,660 to $18,840 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,275 road miles (1,081 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 41 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 Florida 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 $1,760 to $2,480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,160 to $3,170. 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–Hialeah corridor.