Dothan, AL → Toms River, NJ · Long-distance move
About 1,029 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,810–$7,160, delivery in 3–7 days, 112 carriers on the Dothan side and 114 in Toms River.
Toms River sits about 1,029 miles northeast of Dothan, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alabama to New Jersey 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 $4,810 to $7,160 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 18 h 27 min.
On the Dothan side there are 112 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (77 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.
Dothan has a population of about 72,000 and Toms River about 100,899. Toms River is the denser city (2,356 people per square mile versus 791 in Dothan), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Alabama, 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 | $1,920 | $2,350 | $2,860 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,890 | $3,520 | $4,300 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,810 | $5,870 | $7,160 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,700 | $9,390 | $11,460 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,590 | $12,910 | $15,750 |
$1,510–$2,130
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,940–$2,850
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,810–$7,160
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Dothan, AL → 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: Biancella Enterprises INC
Legal name: Jersey Shore Moving & Storage INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,920 to $2,860 for a studio, $2,890 to $4,300 for a one-bedroom, $4,810 to $7,160 for a two-bedroom, $7,700 to $11,460 for a three-bedroom and $10,590 to $15,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,029 road miles (872 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 27 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Alabama 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 $1,510 to $2,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,940 to $2,850. 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 Dothan–Toms River corridor.