Bethlehem, PA → Lakewood, NJ · Short-haul move
About 84 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,520–$2,260, delivery in 1–2 days, 402 carriers on the Bethlehem side and 171 in Lakewood.
Moving from Bethlehem to Lakewood is a short-haul move of roughly 84 road miles, heading southeast from Pennsylvania to New Jersey.
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 9 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,520 and $2,260, before packing or storage.
On the Bethlehem side there are 402 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (297 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.
Bethlehem has a population of about 78,000 and Lakewood about 143,765. Lakewood is the denser city (5,472 people per square mile versus 3,964 in Bethlehem), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 | $860 | $1,050 | $1,280 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $980 | $1,190 | $1,450 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,520 | $1,850 | $2,260 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,280 | $2,770 | $3,380 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,310 | $4,030 | $4,920 |
$240–$330
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,090–$1,610
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,520–$2,260
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Bethlehem, PA → 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: Marine Transportation Intermodal INC
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 $860 to $1,280 for a studio, $980 to $1,450 for a one-bedroom, $1,520 to $2,260 for a two-bedroom, $2,280 to $3,380 for a three-bedroom and $3,310 to $4,920 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 84 road miles (71 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 9 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 $240 to $330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,090 to $1,610. 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 Bethlehem–Lakewood corridor.