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Lake Charles, LA

Atlantic City, NJ → Lake Charles, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Atlantic City to Lake Charles

About 1,458 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,990–$8,910, delivery in 3–7 days, 81 carriers on the Atlantic City side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 1,458 miroad distance
  • 25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,990–$8,9102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,458 miles (1,235 straight-line)
Drive time
25 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
81 (50 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → Atlantic City

Lake Charles sits about 1,458 miles southwest of Atlantic City, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to Louisiana that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $5,990 to $8,910 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 25 hours (3 driving days).

On the Atlantic City side there are 81 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (50 of them authorized for interstate work), and 25 around Lake Charles (18 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 Lake Charles.

Atlantic City has a population of about 38,000 and Lake Charles about 80,000. Atlantic City is considerably denser (3,578 people per square mile versus 1,788), 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 Louisiana than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Atlantic City to Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 1,458 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,400 $2,920 $3,560
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,590 $4,380 $5,350
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,990 $7,300 $8,910
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,580 $11,690 $14,260
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,180 $16,070 $19,600

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,100–$2,960

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

Portable container

$2,320–$3,410

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

Full-service mover

$5,990–$8,910

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Distance is pre-filled for Atlantic City, NJ → Lake Charles, LA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Atlantic City (origin)

Ag Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2392856
MC
822533
Based in
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (609) 334-0722 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bk Movers LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
855489
MC
376602
Based in
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (609) 641-8660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Platt'S Beach House Furnishings Splatt'S Furniture

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Platt'S INC

USDOT
3344659
Based in
Somers Point, NJ 08244 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (609) 927-8200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlantic Coast Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
637650
MC
489707
Based in
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (609) 484-1101 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Hubner INC

USDOT
3149281
MC
1167998
Based in
Absecon, NJ 08201 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (609) 241-1070 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sparrow Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Horizon Circuit LLC

USDOT
3300769
MC
1046878
Based in
Galloway, NJ 08205 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (769) 208-3637 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highway Moving & Transport Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4118247
MC
1574512
Based in
Galloway, NJ 08205 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (973) 747-6121 Route Verify on FMCSA

O C Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3299953
MC
1046495
Based in
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (609) 641-7700 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 81 movers in Atlantic City

Near Lake Charles (destination)

Lake City Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: James G Gobert INC

USDOT
319385
MC
211234
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70615 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (337) 494-6900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Lake Charles

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cbl Jones LLC

USDOT
2944986
MC
996676
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (337) 656-4938 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pappillion Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1227886
MC
485326
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70615 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (337) 494-3894 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hr Express Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
7409267
MC
97081033
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (337) 730-1207 Route Verify on FMCSA

Drive Max Trucking

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4284072
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (225) 371-8581 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dredging Contractor Firm

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mike Hooks LLC

USDOT
107462
Based in
Westlake, LA 70669 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (337) 436-6693 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fmtransport11 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3156355
MC
108062
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (337) 499-7171 Route Verify on FMCSA

J K Malveaux Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3686835
MC
1284622
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (337) 802-0370 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 25 movers in Lake Charles

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Atlantic City to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,400 to $3,560 for a studio, $3,590 to $5,350 for a one-bedroom, $5,990 to $8,910 for a two-bedroom, $9,580 to $14,260 for a three-bedroom and $13,180 to $19,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from Atlantic City?

About 1,458 road miles (1,235 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).

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 Louisiana 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 Atlantic City to Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,100 to $2,960 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,320 to $3,410. 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 Atlantic City–Lake Charles corridor.