Edison, NJ

Raleigh, NC → Edison, NJ · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Raleigh to Edison

About 470 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,470–$5,160, delivery in 1–3 days, 739 carriers on the Raleigh side and 665 in Edison.

  • 470 miroad distance
  • 8 h 48 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,470–$5,1602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 470 miles (398 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h 48 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
739 (399 interstate)
Movers at destination
665 (476 interstate)

Reverse: Edison → Raleigh

Edison sits about 470 miles northeast of Raleigh, which makes this an interstate relocation from North Carolina to New Jersey that most movers classify as a regional 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 $3,470 to $5,160 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 48 min.

On the Raleigh side there are 739 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (399 of them authorized for interstate work), and 665 around Edison (476 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 Edison.

Raleigh has a population of about 506,306 and Edison about 109,077. The two cities have comparable density (3,179 and 3,574 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than North Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Raleigh to Edison

Full-service estimate for 470 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,390 $1,690 $2,070
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,080 $2,540 $3,100
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,470 $4,230 $5,160
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,550 $6,770 $8,260
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,640 $9,310 $11,360

Rental truck (DIY)

$780–$1,100

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,440–$2,120

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$3,470–$5,160

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Raleigh (origin)

1800packrat

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1534531
MC
648624
Based in
Wake Forest, NC 27587 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
345 trucks, 420 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

2u2day Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3434201
MC
1114105
Based in
Raleigh, NC 27610 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
70 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All American Relocation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
917428
MC
397148
Based in
Raleigh, NC 27610 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
41 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Zippy Shell

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2574332
MC
935064
Based in
Wake Forest, NC 27587 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
35 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

A Boy And His Truck Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3996385
MC
1500731
Based in
Raleigh, NC 27616 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Jbruce Truck Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2939017
MC
98627
Based in
Morrisville, NC 27560 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Green'S Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4196166
MC
1617931
Based in
Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Shipsecure Cargo LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4232130
MC
1637508
Based in
Cary, NC 27518 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 739 movers in Raleigh

Near Edison (destination)

Hermann Transportation Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
17093
MC
32775
Based in
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
163 trucks, 149 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Budd Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
185771
MC
152533
Based in
Somerset, NJ 08873 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
124 trucks, 102 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

S P I Transport Systems INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
259466
MC
165923
Based in
Edison, NJ 08817 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
102 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

Packaging Exchange INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4031162
MC
1670307
Based in
Somerset, NJ 08873 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
96 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Bett-A-Way Beverage Distributors INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
297672
MC
210330
Based in
South Plainfield, NJ 07080 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
91 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

National Transport Services Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
212340
MC
149114
Based in
Dayton, NJ 08810 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
85 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
1982

Inzone Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3220960
MC
1008026
Based in
Aberdeen, NJ 07747 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
80 trucks, 250 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Great Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3547419
MC
1186779
Based in
South Plainfiel, NJ 07080 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
70 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 665 movers in Edison

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Raleigh to Edison?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,390 to $2,070 for a studio, $2,080 to $3,100 for a one-bedroom, $3,470 to $5,160 for a two-bedroom, $5,550 to $8,260 for a three-bedroom and $7,640 to $11,360 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Edison from Raleigh?

About 470 road miles (398 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 48 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from North Carolina 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Raleigh to Edison?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $780 to $1,100 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,440 to $2,120. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Raleigh–Edison corridor.