Elizabeth, NJ → Springfield, MA · Regional long-distance move
About 156 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,520–$3,740, delivery in 1–2 days, 1,447 carriers on the Elizabeth side and 213 in Springfield.
Moving from Elizabeth to Springfield is a regional long-distance move of roughly 156 road miles, heading northeast from New Jersey to Massachusetts.
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 $2,520 to $3,740 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 3 h 23 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 213 around Springfield (155 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 Springfield.
Elizabeth has a population of about 141,675 and Springfield about 154,702. Elizabeth is considerably denser (11,162 people per square mile versus 4,888), 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 | $1,450 | $1,760 | $2,150 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,510 | $1,840 | $2,250 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,520 | $3,070 | $3,740 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,030 | $4,910 | $5,990 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,540 | $6,750 | $8,240 |
$310–$440
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,160–$1,700
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,520–$3,740
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Elizabeth, NJ → Springfield, MA. 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 $1,450 to $2,150 for a studio, $1,510 to $2,250 for a one-bedroom, $2,520 to $3,740 for a two-bedroom, $4,030 to $5,990 for a three-bedroom and $5,540 to $8,240 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 156 road miles (132 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 23 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 Massachusetts 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 $310 to $440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,160 to $1,700. 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–Springfield corridor.