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Corpus Christi, TX

Lakewood, NJ → Corpus Christi, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Lakewood to Corpus Christi

About 1,842 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,820–$10,150, delivery in 5–10 days, 171 carriers on the Lakewood side and 98 in Corpus Christi.

  • 1,842 miroad distance
  • 32 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,820–$10,1502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,842 miles (1,561 straight-line)
Drive time
32 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
171 (91 interstate)
Movers at destination
98 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Corpus Christi → Lakewood

Moving from Lakewood to Corpus Christi is a cross-country move of roughly 1,842 road miles, heading southwest from New Jersey to Texas.

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 $6,820 to $10,150 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 32 hours (4 driving days).

On the Lakewood side there are 171 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (91 of them authorized for interstate work), and 98 around Corpus Christi (17 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 Corpus Christi.

Lakewood has a population of about 143,765 and Corpus Christi about 317,247. Lakewood is considerably denser (5,472 people per square mile versus 1,960), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Lakewood to Corpus Christi

Full-service estimate for 1,842 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,730 $3,330 $4,060
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,090 $4,990 $6,090
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,820 $8,320 $10,150
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,910 $13,310 $16,230
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,000 $18,290 $22,320

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,640–$3,730

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,660–$3,920

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$6,820–$10,150

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Lakewood (origin)

3g Abv Corp

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 3 Gabv Corporation

USDOT
2444229
MC
843377
Based in
Manalapan, NJ 07726 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
54 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (732) 851-7419 Route Verify on FMCSA

C To C Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3681572
MC
1280785
Based in
Colts Neck, NJ 07722 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (908) 902-2405 Route Verify on FMCSA

Priced Rite Auto Repair & Towing

Licensed interstate
USDOT
661798
MC
1053763
Based in
Toms River, NJ 08753 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (732) 244-3121 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bob Plaza Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Biancella Enterprises INC

USDOT
774963
MC
431356
Based in
Brick, NJ 08723 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (732) 920-1919 Route Verify on FMCSA

Duxbury Trucking Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
285934
MC
190852
Based in
Howell, NJ 07731 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (732) 938-7007 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jersey Shore Moving & Delivery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jersey Shore Moving & Storage INC

USDOT
1038738
MC
444372
Based in
Toms River, NJ 08755 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (732) 295-9988 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zip To Zip Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2969363
MC
9229
Based in
Tinton Falls, NJ 07753 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (347) 860-3064 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Of Ocean Township

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gulf To Shore Investments LLC

USDOT
4064194
MC
1542693
Based in
Ocean Township, NJ 07712 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (732) 292-5575 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 171 movers in Lakewood

Near Corpus Christi (destination)

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Corpus Christi LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1645783
MC
733947
Based in
Corpus Christi, TX 78401 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (361) 883-1372 Route Verify on FMCSA

M&m Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4370349
MC
1711605
Based in
Portland, TX 78374 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (469) 732-7188 Route Verify on FMCSA

Top Notch Movers LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2547963
MC
90025
Based in
Corpus Christi, TX 78413 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (361) 854-7232 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freedom Life Transport LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3383345
MC
1086221
Based in
Corpus Christi, TX 78414 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (361) 558-3079 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Best Move In Texas

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Corpus Christi Transfer Co

USDOT
136463
MC
69361
Based in
Corpus Christi, TX 78401 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (361) 883-4391 Route Verify on FMCSA

L & Lulu Logistics

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Lulu Trade LLC

USDOT
4250863
Based in
Corpus Christi, TX 78413 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (361) 396-8151 Route Verify on FMCSA

Chilly'S Affordable & Reliable Movers

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Henry Lewis

USDOT
2820714
Based in
Corpus Christi, TX 78411 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Route Verify on FMCSA

Bomy Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4244834
MC
1644458
Based in
Corpus Christi, TX 78414 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (910) 977-1916 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 98 movers in Corpus Christi

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lakewood to Corpus Christi?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,730 to $4,060 for a studio, $4,090 to $6,090 for a one-bedroom, $6,820 to $10,150 for a two-bedroom, $10,910 to $16,230 for a three-bedroom and $15,000 to $22,320 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Corpus Christi from Lakewood?

About 1,842 road miles (1,561 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from New Jersey into Texas 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Lakewood to Corpus Christi?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,640 to $3,730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,660 to $3,920. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Lakewood–Corpus Christi corridor.