New Jersey · 31,000 residents
149 FMCSA-registered movers serving Princeton, NJ — local hourly rates, long-distance cost tables, a calculator and the routes people take out of the city.
With a population of about 31,000 and 149 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers based in and around the city, Princeton has a well-developed moving market for both local and long-distance work.
Local moves inside Princeton 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. 111 of the local carriers hold interstate authority, and 90 report operating beyond 100 miles, so long-distance capacity is reasonable.
Princeton is relatively spread out (1,710 people per square mile), so trucks can usually park close to the door and hourly moves tend to run at the lower end of the time ranges below.
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.
149 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: Hermann Forwarding Company
Legal name: Everlast Transport INC
Legal name: Glenway Edison Corporation
Legal name: A Santini Storage Company Of NJ INC
Legal name: Always Affordable Moving & Storage INC
Legal name: Goodbye Garbage Company
Legal name: All Brunswick Van Lines INC
Legal name: Louis Decibus
Legal name: Rite Move LLC
Legal name: Treat'S Garage INC
Legal name: Post Avenue Transportation INC
Legal name: Dcg Enterprises LLC
Legal name: Grand Express Van Lines INC
Legal name: Brunswick Shipping Company
Legal name: Parkway Auto Body Two INC
Legal name: Pellichero Trucking LLC
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90 of the carriers above report operating beyond 100 miles, and 111 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 Princeton run $3,190–$4,750 for a one-bedroom and $8,510–$12,660 for a three-bedroom home.
Local movers in Princeton 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 149 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA within about 45 miles of Princeton, of which 111 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.