New Jersey · 141,675 residents
1,447 FMCSA-registered movers serving Elizabeth, NJ — local hourly rates, long-distance cost tables, a calculator and the routes people take out of the city.
Elizabeth, New Jersey is home to about 141,675 people across 12.3 square miles, and its moving market is served by 1,447 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA within roughly 45 miles of downtown.
Local moves inside Elizabeth are quoted by the hour: expect around $150 per hour for two movers and a truck, $200 for three, and $255 for a four-person crew, usually with a two- or three-hour minimum plus a travel fee. 881 of the local carriers hold interstate authority, and 780 report operating beyond 100 miles, so long-distance capacity is plentiful.
Elizabeth is a dense city (11,162 people per square mile), which shapes how moves work: parking permits, elevator reservations, narrow streets and walk-ups add time, and many companies quote a shuttle or long-carry fee when a truck cannot park at the door.
Ranges cover a full-service crew (loading, transport, unloading). Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items are extra; the calculator below adds them.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $630 | $770 | $940 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $750 | $920 | $1,120 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,230 | $1,500 | $1,830 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,940 | $2,360 | $2,880 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,940 | $3,580 | $4,370 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,410 | $1,720 | $2,100 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,710 | $2,090 | $2,550 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,850 | $3,480 | $4,240 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,560 | $5,570 | $6,790 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,280 | $7,650 | $9,340 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,130 | $2,590 | $3,160 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,190 | $3,890 | $4,750 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,320 | $6,480 | $7,910 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,510 | $10,370 | $12,660 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,700 | $14,260 | $17,400 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,420 | $4,170 | $5,090 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,130 | $6,260 | $7,640 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,560 | $10,440 | $12,730 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $13,690 | $16,700 | $20,370 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $18,830 | $22,960 | $28,010 |
Set your home size, distance and extras for an instant range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
1,447 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers within about 45 miles, ordered by interstate authority, fleet size and proximity. Pins mark each company's ZIP-code area, not the exact street address.
Legal name: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
Legal name: Maersk Logistics & Services USA INC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Legal name: San Antonio Broker Services INC
Legal name: Worldwide Logistics Of NJ LLC
Legal name: E-Z Trans Corp
Legal name: Jfk Logistics Transport Of Newark LLC
Legal name: July Trucking LLC
Legal name: Triunfo Foods Import & Export Corp
Legal name: Lackrontiber American LLC
Legal name: National Electronic Transit Corporation
Legal name: Broadway Limousine INC
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780 of the carriers above report operating beyond 100 miles, and 881 hold interstate authority. For a move that crosses state lines, filter for the "Licensed interstate" badge, ask for a binding estimate after a video or in-home survey, and expect a delivery window rather than a fixed date. Typical 1,000-mile costs from Elizabeth run $3,190–$4,750 for a one-bedroom and $8,510–$12,660 for a three-bedroom home.
Local movers in Elizabeth typically charge about $150 to $255 per hour depending on crew size. A studio move usually totals $630 to $940, a two-bedroom $1,230 to $1,830 and a four-bedroom $2,940 to $4,370.
For a 1,000-mile move a two-bedroom household typically costs $5,320 to $7,910 and a three-bedroom $8,510 to $12,660. Use the calculator on this page to set your exact distance.
There are 1,447 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA within about 45 miles of Elizabeth, of which 881 are authorized for interstate moves.
Every company card on this page shows the carrier's USDOT number and, for interstate movers, its MC number as recorded by the FMCSA. Enter the USDOT number on the FMCSA website to see the current authority status, insurance on file and safety record before you book.
Two to four weeks is enough for a local move outside the summer peak; long-distance moves and month-end dates are better booked six to eight weeks ahead, when more carriers still have capacity.
Most do. Flights of stairs, elevator waits and long carries from the truck to the door are common surcharges, typically a flat fee per flight or an extra hour of labor. Tell the estimator about both addresses so the quote includes them.