Traverse City, MI → Edison, NJ · Long-distance move
About 758 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,260–$6,340, delivery in 2–5 days, 53 carriers on the Traverse City side and 665 in Edison.
Moving from Traverse City to Edison is a long-distance move of roughly 758 road miles, heading southeast from Michigan 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 $4,260 to $6,340 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 13 h 46 min.
On the Traverse City side there are 53 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (19 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.
Traverse City has a population of about 16,000 and Edison about 109,077. Edison is the denser city (3,574 people per square mile versus 1,894 in Traverse City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Michigan, 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 | $1,710 | $2,080 | $2,540 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,560 | $3,120 | $3,810 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,260 | $5,200 | $6,340 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,820 | $8,320 | $10,150 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,380 | $11,440 | $13,960 |
$1,080–$1,520
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,700–$2,490
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,260–$6,340
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Traverse City, MI → Edison, 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: Nordic Movers INC
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Legal name: Hermann Forwarding Company
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,710 to $2,540 for a studio, $2,560 to $3,810 for a one-bedroom, $4,260 to $6,340 for a two-bedroom, $6,820 to $10,150 for a three-bedroom and $9,380 to $13,960 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 758 road miles (642 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 46 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Michigan 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 $1,080 to $1,520 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,700 to $2,490. 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 Traverse City–Edison corridor.