Elizabeth, NJ → Ocean City, MD · Regional long-distance move
About 193 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,560–$3,810, delivery in 1–2 days, 1,447 carriers on the Elizabeth side and 103 in Ocean City.
Ocean City sits about 193 miles south of Elizabeth, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to Maryland that most movers classify as a regional long-distance 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 $2,560 to $3,810 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 2 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 103 around Ocean City (70 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 Ocean City.
Elizabeth has a population of about 141,675 and Ocean City about 7,000. Elizabeth is considerably denser (11,162 people per square mile versus 1,510), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,380 | $1,690 | $2,060 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,870 | $2,280 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,560 | $3,120 | $3,810 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,090 | $4,990 | $6,090 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,630 | $6,870 | $8,380 |
$350–$490
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,190–$1,750
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,560–$3,810
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Elizabeth, NJ → Ocean City, MD. 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: Karikov LLC
Legal name: Cycle City INC
Legal name: Gabriel L Purnell
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,380 to $2,060 for a studio, $1,540 to $2,280 for a one-bedroom, $2,560 to $3,810 for a two-bedroom, $4,090 to $6,090 for a three-bedroom and $5,630 to $8,380 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 193 road miles (164 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 2 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Maryland 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 $350 to $490 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,190 to $1,750. 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–Ocean City corridor.