Elizabeth, NJ

Santa Fe, NM → Elizabeth, NJ · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Fe to Elizabeth

About 2,066 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,060–$10,500, delivery in 5–10 days, 25 carriers on the Santa Fe side and 1,447 in Elizabeth.

  • 2,066 miroad distance
  • 36 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,060–$10,5002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,066 miles (1,751 straight-line)
Drive time
36 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
25 (11 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,447 (881 interstate)

Reverse: Elizabeth → Santa Fe

Elizabeth sits about 2,066 miles east of Santa Fe, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Mexico 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 $7,060 to $10,500 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 36 hours (5 driving days).

On the Santa Fe side there are 25 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (11 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.

Santa Fe has a population of about 90,000 and Elizabeth about 141,675. Elizabeth is the denser city (11,162 people per square mile versus 1,675 in Santa Fe), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than New Mexico, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Santa Fe to Elizabeth

Full-service estimate for 2,066 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,820 $3,440 $4,200
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,240 $5,170 $6,300
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,060 $8,610 $10,500
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,300 $13,780 $16,810
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,530 $18,940 $23,110

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,870–$4,060

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

Portable container

$2,860–$4,210

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

Full-service mover

$7,060–$10,500

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 Santa Fe (origin)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3240298
MC
1017620
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Pro-Move Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3942498
MC
1464643
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Johnson Southwest Moving Systems

Licensed interstate
USDOT
496334
MC
256060
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87501 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Ahl

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
295148
MC
283301
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87505 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

J & L Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2475716
MC
856379
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87501 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Yanez Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3782449
MC
1354533
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87505 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Gonzales & Sons Trucking

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
626351
MC
330221
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Wilson Transfer & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1195329
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

All 25 movers in Santa Fe

Near Elizabeth (destination)

Piece Of Cake Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3066988
MC
58659
Based in
New York, NY 10009 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
340 trucks, 360 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Performance Team-Hudd Transportation-Pilot Freight Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
516243
MC
262387
Based in
Florham Park, NJ 07932 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1,239 trucks, 1,385 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Luna Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3728952
MC
1315556
Based in
Brooklyn, NY 11214 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
207 trucks, 207 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Daybreak Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
288155
MC
186214
Based in
Newark, NJ 07105 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
174 trucks, 176 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Luna Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4498428
MC
1779258
Based in
Newark, NJ 07105 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
114 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Vpv Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2121392
MC
739314
Based in
Kearny, NJ 07032 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
112 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Bett-A-Way Beverage Distributors INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
297672
MC
210330
Based in
South Plainfield, NJ 07080 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
91 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Ironbound Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
674147
MC
434921
Based in
Newark, NJ 07105 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
88 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

All 1,447 movers in Elizabeth

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Fe to Elizabeth?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,820 to $4,200 for a studio, $4,240 to $6,300 for a one-bedroom, $7,060 to $10,500 for a two-bedroom, $11,300 to $16,810 for a three-bedroom and $15,530 to $23,110 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Elizabeth from Santa Fe?

About 2,066 road miles (1,751 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 36 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 New Mexico 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 Fe to Elizabeth?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,870 to $4,060 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,860 to $4,210. 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 Fe–Elizabeth corridor.