Elizabeth, NJ → Winston-Salem, NC · Long-distance move
About 537 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,680–$5,480, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,447 carriers on the Elizabeth side and 254 in Winston-Salem.
Moving from Elizabeth to Winston-Salem is a long-distance move of roughly 537 road miles, heading southwest from New Jersey to North Carolina.
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 $3,680 to $5,480 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 h 58 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 254 around Winston-Salem (182 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 Winston-Salem.
Elizabeth has a population of about 141,675 and Winston-Salem about 257,271. Elizabeth is considerably denser (11,162 people per square mile versus 1,881), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in North Carolina than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,470 | $1,800 | $2,190 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,210 | $2,690 | $3,290 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,680 | $4,490 | $5,480 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,890 | $7,190 | $8,770 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,100 | $9,880 | $12,050 |
$850–$1,200
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,500–$2,200
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,680–$5,480
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
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,470 to $2,190 for a studio, $2,210 to $3,290 for a one-bedroom, $3,680 to $5,480 for a two-bedroom, $5,890 to $8,770 for a three-bedroom and $8,100 to $12,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 537 road miles (455 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 58 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 North Carolina 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 $850 to $1,200 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,500 to $2,200. 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–Winston-Salem corridor.