Jersey City, NJ → Wilmington, NC · Long-distance move
About 585 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,810–$5,670, delivery in 2–5 days, 2,933 carriers on the Jersey City side and 93 in Wilmington.
Wilmington sits about 585 miles southwest of Jersey City, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to North Carolina 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 $3,810 to $5,670 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 10 h 47 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 93 around Wilmington (53 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 Wilmington.
Jersey City has a population of about 302,013 and Wilmington about 126,809. Jersey City is considerably denser (19,894 people per square mile versus 2,246), 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 | $1,520 | $1,860 | $2,270 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,290 | $2,790 | $3,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,810 | $4,650 | $5,670 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,090 | $7,430 | $9,070 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,380 | $10,220 | $12,470 |
$900–$1,270
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,540–$2,270
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,810–$5,670
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Jersey City, NJ → Wilmington, NC. 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: Anders Williams Trucking Company
Legal name: Coastal Carriers INC
Legal name: T & K Moving INC
Legal name: Nhb Wilmington LLC
Legal name: Just Move It LLC
Legal name: Seadawgs Enterprises INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,520 to $2,270 for a studio, $2,290 to $3,400 for a one-bedroom, $3,810 to $5,670 for a two-bedroom, $6,090 to $9,070 for a three-bedroom and $8,380 to $12,470 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 585 road miles (496 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 47 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 $900 to $1,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,540 to $2,270. 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–Wilmington corridor.