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Riverside, CA → Edison, NJ · Cross-country move

Movers from Riverside to Edison

About 2,817 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,530–$14,180, delivery in 7–14 days, 1,224 carriers on the Riverside side and 665 in Edison.

  • 2,817 miroad distance
  • 49 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,530–$14,1802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,817 miles (2,387 straight-line)
Drive time
49 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,224 (674 interstate)
Movers at destination
665 (476 interstate)

Reverse: Edison → Riverside

Moving from Riverside to Edison is a cross-country move of roughly 2,817 road miles, heading northeast from California 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 $9,530 to $14,180 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 49 hours (6 driving days).

On the Riverside side there are 1,224 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (674 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.

Riverside has a population of about 323,057 and Edison about 109,077. The two cities have comparable density (3,879 and 3,574 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in New Jersey than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Riverside to Edison

Full-service estimate for 2,817 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,810 $4,650 $5,670
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,720 $6,970 $8,510
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,530 $11,620 $14,180
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $15,250 $18,600 $22,690
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $20,970 $25,570 $31,190

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,940–$5,570

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

Portable container

$3,530–$5,200

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

Full-service mover

$9,530–$14,180

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

Moving cost calculator

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Typical full-service range.

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

Moving companies for this route

Near Riverside (origin)

Sysco Riverside INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2408861
MC
1099783
Based in
Riverside, CA 92518 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
107 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (951) 601-5701 Route Verify on FMCSA

Superior Tank Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: So Cal Petroleum Transport INC

USDOT
1151662
MC
464864
Based in
Colton, CA 92324 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
89 trucks, 196 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (909) 430-0855 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ttl

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Total Transportation Logistics INC

USDOT
2739945
MC
1129944
Based in
Corona, CA 92881 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Route Verify on FMCSA

Pointdirect Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2461971
MC
850730
Based in
Perris, CA 92570 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (909) 371-0837 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cordova Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2376402
MC
815769
Based in
Fontana, CA 92337 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
48 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (909) 980-9089 Route Verify on FMCSA

Heritage Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1782985
MC
650038
Based in
Riverside, CA 92505 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (909) 356-1100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Scoc INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Scoc Services INC

USDOT
3038921
MC
60287
Based in
Fontana, CA 92335 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (951) 349-0126 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sure Shot Transit Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3193098
MC
137968
Based in
Ontario, CA 91761 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (909) 584-5556 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,224 movers in Riverside

Near Edison (destination)

Hermann Transportation Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hermann Forwarding Company

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
Call (732) 297-4400 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (732) 627-0600 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (732) 819-8100 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (800) 950-0083 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (908) 222-2500 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (908) 527-7567 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (917) 434-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (718) 354-5836 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 665 movers in Edison

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,810 to $5,670 for a studio, $5,720 to $8,510 for a one-bedroom, $9,530 to $14,180 for a two-bedroom, $15,250 to $22,690 for a three-bedroom and $20,970 to $31,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Edison from Riverside?

About 2,817 road miles (2,387 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from California 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 Riverside to Edison?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,940 to $5,570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,530 to $5,200. 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 Riverside–Edison corridor.