Atlantic City, NJ

Fargo, ND → Atlantic City, NJ · Long-distance move

Movers from Fargo to Atlantic City

About 1,458 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,130–$9,120, delivery in 3–7 days, 99 carriers on the Fargo side and 81 in Atlantic City.

  • 1,458 miroad distance
  • 25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $6,130–$9,1202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,458 miles (1,236 straight-line)
Drive time
25 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
99 (88 interstate)
Movers at destination
81 (50 interstate)

Reverse: Atlantic City → Fargo

Atlantic City sits about 1,458 miles east of Fargo, which makes this an interstate relocation from North Dakota to New Jersey that most movers classify as a 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 $6,130 to $9,120 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 25 hours (3 driving days).

On the Fargo side there are 99 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (88 of them authorized for interstate work), and 81 around Atlantic City (50 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 Atlantic City.

Fargo has a population of about 136,275 and Atlantic City about 38,000. Atlantic City is the denser city (3,578 people per square mile versus 2,530 in Fargo), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than North Dakota, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Fargo to Atlantic City

Full-service estimate for 1,458 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,450 $2,990 $3,650
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,680 $4,490 $5,470
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,130 $7,480 $9,120
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,810 $11,970 $14,600
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,490 $16,450 $20,070

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,100–$2,960

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,320–$3,410

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$6,130–$9,120

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Fargo (origin)

Magnum Ltl INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
404961
MC
233791
Based in
Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
539 trucks, 614 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Magnum LTD

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
184416
MC
151665
Based in
Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
292 trucks, 292 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Great Plains Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
538508
MC
268241
Based in
Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
140 trucks, 141 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Hjh Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3338255
MC
1066651
Based in
Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

J-Mar Enterprises

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
291072
MC
184368
Based in
West Fargo, ND 58078 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Midwest Moving Midwest Moving Company Mmco Mmc

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3263587
MC
1029171
Based in
West Fargo, ND 58078 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3220190
MC
1007626
Based in
Fargo, ND 58103 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Laabsame Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3340656
MC
1066193
Based in
Fargo, ND 58103 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

All 99 movers in Fargo

Near Atlantic City (destination)

Ag Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2392856
MC
822533
Based in
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Bk Movers LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
855489
MC
376602
Based in
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Platt'S Beach House Furnishings Splatt'S Furniture

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3344659
Based in
Somers Point, NJ 08244 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Atlantic Coast Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
637650
MC
489707
Based in
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3149281
MC
1167998
Based in
Absecon, NJ 08201 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Sparrow Transportation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3300769
MC
1046878
Based in
Galloway, NJ 08205 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Highway Moving & Transport Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4118247
MC
1574512
Based in
Galloway, NJ 08205 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

O C Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3299953
MC
1046495
Based in
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

All 81 movers in Atlantic City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Fargo to Atlantic City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,450 to $3,650 for a studio, $3,680 to $5,470 for a one-bedroom, $6,130 to $9,120 for a two-bedroom, $9,810 to $14,600 for a three-bedroom and $13,490 to $20,070 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Atlantic City from Fargo?

About 1,458 road miles (1,236 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from North Dakota into New Jersey 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Fargo to Atlantic City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,100 to $2,960 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,320 to $3,410. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Fargo–Atlantic City corridor.