St. Charles, MO → Edison, NJ · Long-distance move
About 1,023 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,890–$7,280, delivery in 3–7 days, 327 carriers on the St. Charles side and 665 in Edison.
The route from St. Charles, MO to Edison, NJ covers roughly 1,023 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $4,890 to $7,280 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 18 h 20 min.
On the St. Charles side there are 327 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (212 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.
St. Charles has a population of about 72,000 and Edison about 109,077. The two cities have comparable density (2,797 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 Missouri, 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 | $1,960 | $2,390 | $2,910 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,930 | $3,580 | $4,370 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,890 | $5,960 | $7,280 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,820 | $9,540 | $11,640 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,760 | $13,120 | $16,010 |
$1,500–$2,120
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,930–$2,840
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,890–$7,280
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,960 to $2,910 for a studio, $2,930 to $4,370 for a one-bedroom, $4,890 to $7,280 for a two-bedroom, $7,820 to $11,640 for a three-bedroom and $10,760 to $16,010 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,023 road miles (867 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 20 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Missouri 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 $1,500 to $2,120 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,930 to $2,840. 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 St. Charles–Edison corridor.