St. Cloud, MN → Elizabeth, NJ · Long-distance move
About 1,250 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,710–$8,500, delivery in 3–7 days, 243 carriers on the St. Cloud side and 1,447 in Elizabeth.
Elizabeth sits about 1,250 miles east of St. Cloud, which makes this an interstate relocation from Minnesota to New Jersey that most movers classify as a 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 $5,710 to $8,500 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 22 h 15 min.
On the St. Cloud side there are 243 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (91 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.
St. Cloud has a population of about 69,000 and Elizabeth about 141,675. Elizabeth is the denser city (11,162 people per square mile versus 1,713 in St. Cloud), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Minnesota, 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 | $2,290 | $2,790 | $3,400 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,430 | $4,180 | $5,100 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,710 | $6,970 | $8,500 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,140 | $11,150 | $13,600 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,570 | $15,330 | $18,710 |
$1,730–$2,450
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,140–$3,140
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,710–$8,500
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for St. Cloud, MN → Elizabeth, NJ. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Arfsten Transfer INC
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Legal name: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
Legal name: Maersk Logistics & Services USA INC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,290 to $3,400 for a studio, $3,430 to $5,100 for a one-bedroom, $5,710 to $8,500 for a two-bedroom, $9,140 to $13,600 for a three-bedroom and $12,570 to $18,710 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,250 road miles (1,059 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 15 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 Minnesota 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 $1,730 to $2,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,140 to $3,140. 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. Cloud–Elizabeth corridor.