Jersey City, NJ → Trenton, NJ · Short-haul move
About 59 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,490–$2,210, delivery in 1–2 days, 2,933 carriers on the Jersey City side and 350 in Trenton.
The route from Jersey City, NJ to Trenton, NJ covers roughly 59 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
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 1 h 43 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,490 and $2,210, before packing or storage.
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 350 around Trenton (279 interstate). For an in-state 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 Trenton.
Jersey City has a population of about 302,013 and Trenton about 90,000. Jersey City is considerably denser (19,894 people per square mile versus 11,947), 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 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,220 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $940 | $1,150 | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,490 | $1,810 | $2,210 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,260 | $2,760 | $3,360 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,330 | $4,060 | $4,950 |
$210–$300
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,070–$1,580
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,490–$2,210
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Jersey City, NJ → Trenton, NJ. 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.
Legal name: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
Legal name: Roadway Movers INC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Legal name: Greatwide American Trans-Freight LLC
Legal name: Dream Transportation LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $820 to $1,220 for a studio, $940 to $1,400 for a one-bedroom, $1,490 to $2,210 for a two-bedroom, $2,260 to $3,360 for a three-bedroom and $3,330 to $4,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 59 road miles (50 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 43 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.
No. Because both Jersey City and Trenton are in New Jersey, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $210 to $300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,070 to $1,580. 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–Trenton corridor.