Charlottesville, VA → Lakewood, NJ · Regional long-distance move
About 318 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,000–$4,460, delivery in 1–3 days, 48 carriers on the Charlottesville side and 171 in Lakewood.
Moving from Charlottesville to Lakewood is a regional long-distance move of roughly 318 road miles, heading northeast from Virginia 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 $3,000 to $4,460 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 h 11 min.
On the Charlottesville side there are 48 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (29 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.
Charlottesville has a population of about 47,000 and Lakewood about 143,765. The two cities have comparable density (4,544 and 5,472 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Virginia, 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 | $1,350 | $1,650 | $2,010 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,800 | $2,190 | $2,680 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,000 | $3,660 | $4,460 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,800 | $5,850 | $7,140 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,600 | $8,040 | $9,810 |
$480–$670
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,300–$1,920
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,000–$4,460
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Charlottesville, VA → 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: Nbf Charlottesville LLC
Legal name: Lokey Enterprise LLC
Legal name: Movn On 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 $1,350 to $2,010 for a studio, $1,800 to $2,680 for a one-bedroom, $3,000 to $4,460 for a two-bedroom, $4,800 to $7,140 for a three-bedroom and $6,600 to $9,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 318 road miles (270 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 11 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Virginia 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 $480 to $670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,300 to $1,920. 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 Charlottesville–Lakewood corridor.