Woodbridge, NJ → Gainesville, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Woodbridge to Gainesville

About 1,036 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,110–$7,610, delivery in 3–7 days, 812 carriers on the Woodbridge side and 151 in Gainesville.

1,036 miroad distance
18 h 34 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,110–$7,6102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Woodbridge, New Jersey
To: Gainesville, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 1,036 miles (878 straight-line)
Drive time: 18 h 34 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 812 (558 interstate)
Movers at destination: 151 (59 interstate)

Reverse: Gainesville → Woodbridge

Moving from Woodbridge to Gainesville is a long-distance move of roughly 1,036 road miles, heading southwest from New Jersey to Florida.

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 $5,110 to $7,610 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 34 min.

On the Woodbridge side there are 812 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (558 of them authorized for interstate work), and 151 around Gainesville (59 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 Gainesville.

Woodbridge has a population of about 104,802 and Gainesville about 148,671. Woodbridge is considerably denser (4,448 people per square mile versus 2,232), 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 Florida than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Woodbridge to Gainesville

Full-service estimate for 1,036 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,050	$2,490	$3,040
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,070	$3,740	$4,560
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,110	$6,230	$7,610
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,180	$9,980	$12,170
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,250	$13,720	$16,730

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,510–$2,140

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,940–$2,860

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,110–$7,610

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Woodbridge (origin)

Budd Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 185771
MC: 152533
Based in: Somerset, NJ 08873 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 124 trucks, 102 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (732) 627-0600 Route Verify on FMCSA

S P I Transport Systems INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 259466
MC: 165923
Based in: Edison, NJ 08817 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 102 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (732) 819-8100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Packaging Exchange INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4031162
MC: 1670307
Based in: Somerset, NJ 08873 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 96 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (800) 950-0083 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bett-A-Way Beverage Distributors INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 297672
MC: 210330
Based in: South Plainfield, NJ 07080 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 91 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (908) 222-2500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Best Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 912877
MC: 472409
Based in: Port Newark, NJ 07114 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 84 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (973) 465-5310 Route Verify on FMCSA

Inzone Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3220960
MC: 1008026
Based in: Aberdeen, NJ 07747 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 80 trucks, 250 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (917) 434-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Great Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3547419
MC: 1186779
Based in: South Plainfiel, NJ 07080 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 70 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (718) 354-5836 Route Verify on FMCSA

Great Moving INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2180117
MC: 919428
Based in: Staten Island, NY 10301 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 70 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (718) 600-3482 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 812 movers in Woodbridge

Near Gainesville (destination)

Two Men And A Truck

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Golden Moving Systems INC

USDOT: 1669783
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32609 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (352) 372-0300 Route Verify on FMCSA

2 College Brothers Of Gainesville

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Shirley Franchises LLC

USDOT: 4063852
MC: 1542498
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32601 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (855) 668-3276 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ox Strong Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ox Strong Moving LLC

USDOT: 3588230
MC: 1251688
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32609 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (352) 665-7784 Route Verify on FMCSA

24 Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 24 Truckin LLC

USDOT: 1788284
MC: 651428
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32641 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (352) 664-8335 Route Verify on FMCSA

Heritage Wealth Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4139980
MC: 1587146
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32601 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (980) 556-6497 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pearce Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2280265
MC: 778971
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32607 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (352) 681-1017 Route Verify on FMCSA

To N' From Relocation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4261564
MC: 1653529
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32606 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunbelt Moving & Delivery INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2799474
MC: 934972
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32608 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (352) 375-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 151 movers in Gainesville

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Gainesville if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Woodbridge to Gainesville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,050 to $3,040 for a studio, $3,070 to $4,560 for a one-bedroom, $5,110 to $7,610 for a two-bedroom, $8,180 to $12,170 for a three-bedroom and $11,250 to $16,730 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Gainesville from Woodbridge?

About 1,036 road miles (878 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 34 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from New Jersey into Florida 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Woodbridge to Gainesville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,510 to $2,140 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,940 to $2,860. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Woodbridge–Gainesville corridor.