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Lakewood, NJ → Detroit, MI · Long-distance move

Movers from Lakewood to Detroit

About 576 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,790–$5,630, delivery in 2–5 days, 171 carriers on the Lakewood side and 1,435 in Detroit.

  • 576 miroad distance
  • 10 h 38 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,790–$5,6302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 576 miles (488 straight-line)
Drive time
10 h 38 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
171 (91 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,435 (656 interstate)

Reverse: Detroit → Lakewood

The route from Lakewood, NJ to Detroit, MI covers roughly 576 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $3,790 to $5,630 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 10 h 38 min.

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 1,435 around Detroit (656 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 Detroit.

Lakewood has a population of about 143,765 and Detroit about 649,095. The two cities have comparable density (5,472 and 4,608 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Michigan than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Lakewood to Detroit

Full-service estimate for 576 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,510 $1,850 $2,250
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,270 $2,770 $3,380
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,790 $4,620 $5,630
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,060 $7,390 $9,010
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,330 $10,160 $12,390

Rental truck (DIY)

$890–$1,260

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

Portable container

$1,530–$2,260

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

Full-service mover

$3,790–$5,630

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 Detroit (destination)

Corrigan Moving Systems Premier Relocations

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Corrigan Moving & Storage Company

USDOT
153343
MC
41608
Based in
Dearborn, MI 48124 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
245 trucks, 215 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (313) 278-3064 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alden Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
888722
MC
387036
Based in
Melvindale, MI 48122 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
193 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (313) 388-9700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lk Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lk Transport LLC

USDOT
3349817
MC
1070757
Based in
Garden City, MI 48135 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
131 trucks, 131 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (313) 454-6063 Route Verify on FMCSA

Universal

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Universal Intermodal Services INC

USDOT
1162977
MC
468507
Based in
Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
124 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (800) 233-9445 Route Verify on FMCSA

Standard Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2512112
MC
871317
Based in
Hamtramck, MI 48212 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (800) 982-5240 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rzs Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3171509
MC
118718
Based in
Warren, MI 48093 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (586) 343-8680 Route Verify on FMCSA

A & S Express Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2950753
MC
999060
Based in
Melvindale, MI 48122 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
90 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (313) 406-5818 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mm Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2455228
MC
848013
Based in
Westland, MI 48186 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
88 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (734) 725-5196 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,435 movers in Detroit

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lakewood to Detroit?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,510 to $2,250 for a studio, $2,270 to $3,380 for a one-bedroom, $3,790 to $5,630 for a two-bedroom, $6,060 to $9,010 for a three-bedroom and $8,330 to $12,390 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Detroit from Lakewood?

About 576 road miles (488 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 38 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from New Jersey into Michigan 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 Detroit?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $890 to $1,260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,530 to $2,260. 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–Detroit corridor.