Trenton, NJ → Minot, ND · Cross-country move
About 1,670 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,530–$9,720, delivery in 5–10 days, 350 carriers on the Trenton side and 20 in Minot.
Minot sits about 1,670 miles northwest of Trenton, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to North Dakota 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 $6,530 to $9,720 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 29 hours (4 driving days).
On the Trenton side there are 350 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (279 of them authorized for interstate work), and 20 around Minot (13 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 Minot.
Trenton has a population of about 90,000 and Minot about 48,000. Trenton is considerably denser (11,947 people per square mile versus 1,747), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in North Dakota than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,610 | $3,190 | $3,890 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,920 | $4,780 | $5,830 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,530 | $7,960 | $9,720 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,450 | $12,740 | $15,540 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,370 | $17,520 | $21,370 |
$2,320–$3,270
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,510–$3,690
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,530–$9,720
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Trenton, NJ → Minot, ND. 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.
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Legal name: Flash Moving Service LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,610 to $3,890 for a studio, $3,920 to $5,830 for a one-bedroom, $6,530 to $9,720 for a two-bedroom, $10,450 to $15,540 for a three-bedroom and $14,370 to $21,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,670 road miles (1,416 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 hours (4 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from New Jersey into North Dakota 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 $2,320 to $3,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,510 to $3,690. 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 Trenton–Minot corridor.