Allentown, PA → Toms River, NJ · Short-haul move
About 94 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,570–$2,340, delivery in 1–2 days, 424 carriers on the Allentown side and 114 in Toms River.
The route from Allentown, PA to Toms River, NJ covers roughly 94 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 19 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,570 and $2,340, before packing or storage.
On the Allentown side there are 424 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (296 of them authorized for interstate work), and 114 around Toms River (61 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 Toms River.
Allentown has a population of about 126,044 and Toms River about 100,899. Allentown is considerably denser (7,150 people per square mile versus 2,356), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Pennsylvania, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $900 | $1,100 | $1,340 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,020 | $1,240 | $1,510 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,570 | $1,910 | $2,340 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,340 | $2,850 | $3,480 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,390 | $4,130 | $5,040 |
$250–$350
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,100–$1,620
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,570–$2,340
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Allentown, PA → Toms River, 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: Marine Transportation Intermodal INC
Legal name: Biancella Enterprises INC
Legal name: Jersey Shore Moving & Storage INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $900 to $1,340 for a studio, $1,020 to $1,510 for a one-bedroom, $1,570 to $2,340 for a two-bedroom, $2,340 to $3,480 for a three-bedroom and $3,390 to $5,040 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 94 road miles (80 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 19 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
Yes. Crossing from Pennsylvania 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 $250 to $350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,100 to $1,620. 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 Allentown–Toms River corridor.