Atlantic City, NJ → Lawrence, KS · Long-distance move

Movers from Atlantic City to Lawrence

About 1,313 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,620–$8,350, delivery in 3–7 days, 81 carriers on the Atlantic City side and 17 in Lawrence.

1,313 miroad distance
23 h 20 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,620–$8,3502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Atlantic City, New Jersey
To: Lawrence, Kansas
Road distance: ≈ 1,313 miles (1,113 straight-line)
Drive time: 23 h 20 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 81 (50 interstate)
Movers at destination: 17 (14 interstate)

Reverse: Lawrence → Atlantic City

Lawrence sits about 1,313 miles west of Atlantic City, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to Kansas 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 $5,620 to $8,350 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 23 h 20 min.

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 17 around Lawrence (14 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 Lawrence.

Atlantic City has a population of about 38,000 and Lawrence about 95,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,578 and 2,772 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Kansas 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 Lawrence

Full-service estimate for 1,313 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,250	$2,740	$3,340
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,370	$4,110	$5,010
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,620	$6,850	$8,350
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,980	$10,960	$13,370
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,350	$15,060	$18,380

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,800–$2,540

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

Portable container

$2,190–$3,220

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

Full-service mover

$5,620–$8,350

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

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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 Lawrence (destination)

Professional Delivery Services INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1380572
MC: 745731
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66049 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (785) 312-0351 Route Verify on FMCSA

Free Agents LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1644908
MC: 616036
Based in: Tonganoxie, KS 66086 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

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Professional Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 917983
MC: 397078
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66046 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (785) 842-1115 Route Verify on FMCSA

Starving Artists Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bcv Moving On LLC

USDOT: 768024
MC: 345177
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66046 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (785) 749-5073 Route Verify on FMCSA

Full Swing Freight INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1996368
MC: 727907
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66049 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (913) 645-7101 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freedom In Christ Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1397728
MC: 530604
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66046 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (785) 218-3406 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zhanettrucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3516994
MC: 1176725
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66044 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (702) 981-5293 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dock2dock

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Door2door Movers LLC

USDOT: 4517072
MC: 1789178
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66044 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (785) 200-8777 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 17 movers in Lawrence

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Lawrence if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Atlantic City to Lawrence?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,250 to $3,340 for a studio, $3,370 to $5,010 for a one-bedroom, $5,620 to $8,350 for a two-bedroom, $8,980 to $13,370 for a three-bedroom and $12,350 to $18,380 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lawrence from Atlantic City?

About 1,313 road miles (1,113 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 20 min.

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 Kansas 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 Lawrence?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,800 to $2,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,190 to $3,220. 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–Lawrence corridor.