Anchorage, AK → Lakewood, NJ · Cross-country move
About 3,998 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $11,520–$17,140, delivery in 7–14 days, 123 carriers on the Anchorage side and 171 in Lakewood.
Moving from Anchorage to Lakewood is a cross-country move of roughly 3,998 road miles, heading east from Alaska to New Jersey.
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 $11,520 to $17,140 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 69 hours (8 driving days).
On the Anchorage side there are 123 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (34 of them authorized for interstate work), and 171 around Lakewood (91 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 Lakewood.
Anchorage has a population of about 287,155 and Lakewood about 143,765. Lakewood is the denser city (5,472 people per square mile versus 171 in Anchorage), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that New Jersey does collect a state income tax, unlike Alaska, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $4,610 | $5,620 | $6,860 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $6,910 | $8,430 | $10,290 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $11,520 | $14,050 | $17,140 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $18,440 | $22,480 | $27,430 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $25,350 | $30,910 | $37,710 |
$5,460–$7,710
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$4,590–$6,750
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$11,520–$17,140
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Anchorage, AK → Lakewood, 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: Matson Navigation Company Of Alaska LLC
Legal name: 3 Gabv Corporation
Legal name: Biancella Enterprises INC
Legal name: Jersey Shore Moving & Storage INC
Legal name: Gulf To Shore Investments LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,610 to $6,860 for a studio, $6,910 to $10,290 for a one-bedroom, $11,520 to $17,140 for a two-bedroom, $18,440 to $27,430 for a three-bedroom and $25,350 to $37,710 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,998 road miles (3,388 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 69 hours (8 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 Alaska 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 $5,460 to $7,710 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,590 to $6,750. 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 Anchorage–Lakewood corridor.