Madison, WI → Elizabeth, NJ · Long-distance move
About 944 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,750–$7,070, delivery in 2–5 days, 228 carriers on the Madison side and 1,447 in Elizabeth.
Moving from Madison to Elizabeth is a long-distance move of roughly 944 road miles, heading east from Wisconsin to New Jersey.
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 $4,750 to $7,070 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 16 h 59 min.
On the Madison side there are 228 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (120 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,447 around Elizabeth (881 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 Elizabeth.
Madison has a population of about 286,233 and Elizabeth about 141,675. Elizabeth is the denser city (11,162 people per square mile versus 3,390 in Madison), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Wisconsin, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,900 | $2,320 | $2,830 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,850 | $3,480 | $4,240 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,750 | $5,800 | $7,070 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,600 | $9,270 | $11,310 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,460 | $12,750 | $15,560 |
$1,420–$2,000
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,860–$2,740
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,750–$7,070
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Madison, WI → Elizabeth, 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: Lightner & Lightner INC
Legal name: Roessler LLC
Legal name: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
Legal name: Maersk Logistics & Services USA INC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,900 to $2,830 for a studio, $2,850 to $4,240 for a one-bedroom, $4,750 to $7,070 for a two-bedroom, $7,600 to $11,310 for a three-bedroom and $10,460 to $15,560 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 944 road miles (800 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 59 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 Wisconsin 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 $1,420 to $2,000 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,860 to $2,740. 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 Madison–Elizabeth corridor.