Kennewick, WA → Princeton, NJ · Cross-country move
About 2,649 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,830–$13,130, delivery in 7–14 days, 137 carriers on the Kennewick side and 149 in Princeton.
Princeton sits about 2,649 miles east of Kennewick, which makes this an interstate relocation from Washington to New Jersey that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $8,830 to $13,130 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 46 hours (6 driving days).
On the Kennewick side there are 137 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (91 of them authorized for interstate work), and 149 around Princeton (111 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 Princeton.
Kennewick has a population of about 88,000 and Princeton about 31,000. Kennewick is considerably denser (2,944 people per square mile versus 1,710), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that New Jersey does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,530 | $4,310 | $5,250 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,300 | $6,460 | $7,880 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,830 | $10,770 | $13,130 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,130 | $17,230 | $21,020 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $19,420 | $23,690 | $28,900 |
$3,620–$5,110
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,380–$4,980
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,830–$13,130
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Kennewick, WA → Princeton, 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: Tri-City United INC
Legal name: St George Enterprises LLC
Legal name: Speedy Movers LLC
Legal name: Rodrigo Rodriguez
Legal name: Hermann Forwarding Company
Legal name: Everlast Transport INC
Legal name: Glenway Edison Corporation
Legal name: A Santini Storage Company Of NJ INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,530 to $5,250 for a studio, $5,300 to $7,880 for a one-bedroom, $8,830 to $13,130 for a two-bedroom, $14,130 to $21,020 for a three-bedroom and $19,420 to $28,900 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,649 road miles (2,245 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 46 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Washington 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,620 to $5,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,380 to $4,980. 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 Kennewick–Princeton corridor.