Gentle Hands Moving
Legal name: Alfred W Lee
- USDOT
- 1827764
- MC
- 850930
- Based in
- Redwood Valley, CA 95470 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 4 trucks, 3 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2008
Ukiah, CA → Jersey City, NJ · Cross-country move
About 3,035 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,940–$14,790, delivery in 7–14 days, 15 carriers on the Ukiah side and 2,933 in Jersey City.
Jersey City sits about 3,035 miles east of Ukiah, which makes this an interstate relocation from California 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 $9,940 to $14,790 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 53 hours (6 driving days).
On the Ukiah side there are 15 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (3 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,933 around Jersey City (1,570 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 Jersey City.
Ukiah has a population of about 17,000 and Jersey City about 302,013. Jersey City is the denser city (19,894 people per square mile versus 3,484 in Ukiah), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in New Jersey than in California, 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 | $3,980 | $4,850 | $5,920 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,970 | $7,280 | $8,880 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,940 | $12,130 | $14,790 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,910 | $19,400 | $23,670 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $21,880 | $26,680 | $32,550 |
$4,170–$5,890
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,730–$5,480
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,940–$14,790
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Ukiah, CA → Jersey City, 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: Alfred W Lee
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,980 to $5,920 for a studio, $5,970 to $8,880 for a one-bedroom, $9,940 to $14,790 for a two-bedroom, $15,910 to $23,670 for a three-bedroom and $21,880 to $32,550 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,035 road miles (2,572 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 53 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 California 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 $4,170 to $5,890 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,730 to $5,480. 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 Ukiah–Jersey City corridor.