Jersey City, NJ → Duluth, MN · Long-distance move
About 1,170 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,500–$8,180, delivery in 3–7 days, 2,933 carriers on the Jersey City side and 57 in Duluth.
The route from Jersey City, NJ to Duluth, MN covers roughly 1,170 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $5,500 to $8,180 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 20 h 52 min.
On the Jersey City side there are 2,933 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,570 of them authorized for interstate work), and 57 around Duluth (26 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 Duluth.
Jersey City has a population of about 302,013 and Duluth about 86,000. Jersey City is considerably denser (19,894 people per square mile versus 1,210), 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 Minnesota 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 | $2,200 | $2,680 | $3,270 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,300 | $4,020 | $4,910 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,500 | $6,710 | $8,180 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,800 | $10,730 | $13,090 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,100 | $14,750 | $18,000 |
$1,650–$2,330
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,060–$3,040
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,500–$8,180
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: Roadway Movers INC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Legal name: Miner'S Incorporated
Legal name: Fdl Star Construction LLC
Legal name: Bachand Group Incorporated
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,200 to $3,270 for a studio, $3,300 to $4,910 for a one-bedroom, $5,500 to $8,180 for a two-bedroom, $8,800 to $13,090 for a three-bedroom and $12,100 to $18,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,170 road miles (991 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 52 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from New Jersey into Minnesota 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 $1,650 to $2,330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,060 to $3,040. 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 Jersey City–Duluth corridor.