Irving, TX → Lakewood, NJ · Cross-country move
About 1,599 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,410–$9,540, delivery in 5–10 days, 2,220 carriers on the Irving side and 171 in Lakewood.
Moving from Irving to Lakewood is a cross-country move of roughly 1,599 road miles, heading northeast from Texas 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 $6,410 to $9,540 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 28 hours (4 driving days).
On the Irving side there are 2,220 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (881 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.
Irving has a population of about 257,076 and Lakewood about 143,765. Lakewood is the denser city (5,472 people per square mile versus 3,831 in Irving), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that New Jersey does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,560 | $3,130 | $3,820 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,850 | $4,690 | $5,720 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,410 | $7,820 | $9,540 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,260 | $12,510 | $15,260 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,100 | $17,200 | $20,980 |
$2,240–$3,170
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,450–$3,600
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,410–$9,540
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Irving, TX → 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.
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Legal name: Jersey Shore Moving & Storage INC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,560 to $3,820 for a studio, $3,850 to $5,720 for a one-bedroom, $6,410 to $9,540 for a two-bedroom, $10,260 to $15,260 for a three-bedroom and $14,100 to $20,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,599 road miles (1,355 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Texas 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 $2,240 to $3,170 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,450 to $3,600. 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 Irving–Lakewood corridor.