Cherry Hill, NJ

Santa Cruz, CA → Cherry Hill, NJ · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Cruz to Cherry Hill

About 2,977 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,830–$14,630, delivery in 7–14 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Cruz side and 838 in Cherry Hill.

  • 2,977 miroad distance
  • 52 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,830–$14,6302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,977 miles (2,523 straight-line)
Drive time
52 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
27 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination
838 (563 interstate)

Reverse: Cherry Hill → Santa Cruz

Moving from Santa Cruz to Cherry Hill is a cross-country move of roughly 2,977 road miles, heading east 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 $9,830 to $14,630 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 52 hours (6 driving days).

On the Santa Cruz side there are 27 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (6 of them authorized for interstate work), and 838 around Cherry Hill (563 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 Cherry Hill.

Santa Cruz has a population of about 62,000 and Cherry Hill about 74,000. Cherry Hill is the denser city (20,442 people per square mile versus 4,942 in Santa Cruz), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 Santa Cruz to Cherry Hill

Full-service estimate for 2,977 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,930 $4,800 $5,850
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,900 $7,200 $8,780
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,830 $11,990 $14,630
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $15,730 $19,190 $23,410
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $21,630 $26,380 $32,190

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,110–$5,800

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

Portable container

$3,680–$5,410

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

Full-service mover

$9,830–$14,630

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Santa Cruz, CA → Cherry Hill, NJ. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Santa Cruz (origin)

Lambert And Son Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3528657
MC
1220611
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95065 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Edward W Grace

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1559365
MC
643222
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Denise Hoselton Living Tr

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4197804
MC
1618833
Based in
Brookdale, CA 95007 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Delivertron

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3592367
Based in
Boulder Creek, CA 95006 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Locatelli Moving And Storage INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1891836
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Coast Paper & Supply

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2666577
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Rational Moving INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3393511
MC
1565780
Based in
Scotts Valley, CA 95066 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Full Load

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2773290
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 27 movers in Santa Cruz

Near Cherry Hill (destination)

Elite Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
751209
MC
339982
Based in
Pennsauken, NJ 08110 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
199 trucks, 168 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Uniquality INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2784879
MC
927952
Based in
Bensalem, PA 19020 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
135 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Flower Transfer Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
346532
MC
201014
Based in
Sewell, NJ 08080 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
134 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Relentless Strength LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4570815
MC
1818083
Based in
Bensalem, PA 19020 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
86 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

J Ambrogi Food Dist

Licensed interstate
USDOT
392622
MC
1150741
Based in
Westville, NJ 08093 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
81 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Jersey Cartage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1077521
MC
449417
Based in
West Deptford, NJ 08086 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 66 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Two Ladies And A Gentleman Moving Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4447256
MC
1751983
Based in
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
61 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Aa Freight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2534142
MC
880980
Based in
Philadelphia, PA 19115 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
60 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

All 838 movers in Cherry Hill

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Cruz to Cherry Hill?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,930 to $5,850 for a studio, $5,900 to $8,780 for a one-bedroom, $9,830 to $14,630 for a two-bedroom, $15,730 to $23,410 for a three-bedroom and $21,630 to $32,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cherry Hill from Santa Cruz?

About 2,977 road miles (2,523 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 52 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 Santa Cruz to Cherry Hill?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,110 to $5,800 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,680 to $5,410. 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 Santa Cruz–Cherry Hill corridor.