Elizabeth, NJ → Poughkeepsie, NY · Short-haul move
About 85 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,680–$2,500, delivery in 1–2 days, 1,447 carriers on the Elizabeth side and 267 in Poughkeepsie.
Poughkeepsie sits about 85 miles north of Elizabeth, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to New York that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
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 2 h 10 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,680 and $2,500, 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 267 around Poughkeepsie (103 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 Poughkeepsie.
Elizabeth has a population of about 141,675 and Poughkeepsie about 32,000. Elizabeth is considerably denser (11,162 people per square mile versus 6,137), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $960 | $1,170 | $1,420 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,080 | $1,320 | $1,610 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,680 | $2,050 | $2,500 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,520 | $3,070 | $3,740 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,650 | $4,460 | $5,440 |
$240–$330
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,100–$1,610
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,680–$2,500
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.
Legal name: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
Legal name: Maersk Logistics & Services USA INC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Legal name: McCollister's Transportation Group INC
Legal name: Signature Worldwide Relocation Newburgh INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $960 to $1,420 for a studio, $1,080 to $1,610 for a one-bedroom, $1,680 to $2,500 for a two-bedroom, $2,520 to $3,740 for a three-bedroom and $3,650 to $5,440 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 85 road miles (72 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 10 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.
Yes. Crossing from New Jersey into New York 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 $240 to $330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,100 to $1,610. 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–Poughkeepsie corridor.