Bloomington, IL → Toms River, NJ · Long-distance move
About 920 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,870–$7,240, delivery in 2–5 days, 31 carriers on the Bloomington side and 114 in Toms River.
Moving from Bloomington to Toms River is a long-distance move of roughly 920 road miles, heading east from Illinois 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 $4,870 to $7,240 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 16 h 34 min.
On the Bloomington side there are 31 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (20 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.
Bloomington has a population of about 79,000 and Toms River about 100,899. The two cities have comparable density (2,902 and 2,356 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Illinois, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,950 | $2,370 | $2,900 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,920 | $3,560 | $4,340 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,870 | $5,940 | $7,240 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,790 | $9,500 | $11,590 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,710 | $13,060 | $15,930 |
$1,400–$1,970
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,840–$2,710
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,870–$7,240
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Bloomington, IL → 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: Nu-Way Transportation Services INC
Legal name: Freelance Mover LLC
Legal name: Biancella Enterprises INC
Legal name: Jersey Shore Moving & Storage INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,950 to $2,900 for a studio, $2,920 to $4,340 for a one-bedroom, $4,870 to $7,240 for a two-bedroom, $7,790 to $11,590 for a three-bedroom and $10,710 to $15,930 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 920 road miles (780 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 34 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Illinois 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 $1,400 to $1,970 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,840 to $2,710. 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 Bloomington–Toms River corridor.