Elizabeth, NJ → Jersey City, NJ · Local move
About 10 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,220–$1,810, delivery in 0–1 days, 1,447 carriers on the Elizabeth side and 2,933 in Jersey City.
The route from Elizabeth, NJ to Jersey City, NJ covers roughly 10 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the local move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 19 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,220 and $1,810, before packing or storage.
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 2,933 around Jersey City (1,570 interstate). For an in-state 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 Jersey City.
Elizabeth has a population of about 141,675 and Jersey City about 302,013. Jersey City is the denser city (19,894 people per square mile versus 11,162 in Elizabeth), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $620 | $760 | $920 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $740 | $910 | $1,110 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,220 | $1,480 | $1,810 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,920 | $2,340 | $2,860 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,920 | $3,560 | $4,350 |
$160–$230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,030–$1,510
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,220–$1,810
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Elizabeth, NJ → Jersey City, NJ. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $620 to $920 for a studio, $740 to $1,110 for a one-bedroom, $1,220 to $1,810 for a two-bedroom, $1,920 to $2,860 for a three-bedroom and $2,920 to $4,350 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 10 road miles (7 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Elizabeth and Jersey City are in New Jersey, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $160 to $230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,030 to $1,510. 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–Jersey City corridor.