Montpelier, VT

Lakewood, NJ → Montpelier, VT · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Lakewood to Montpelier

About 354 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,140–$4,670, delivery in 1–3 days, 171 carriers on the Lakewood side and 33 in Montpelier.

  • 354 miroad distance
  • 6 h 48 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,140–$4,6702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 354 miles (300 straight-line)
Drive time
6 h 48 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
171 (91 interstate)
Movers at destination
33 (21 interstate)

Reverse: Montpelier → Lakewood

The route from Lakewood, NJ to Montpelier, VT covers roughly 354 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $3,140 to $4,670 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 48 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 33 around Montpelier (21 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 Montpelier.

Lakewood has a population of about 143,765 and Montpelier about 8,000. Lakewood is considerably denser (5,472 people per square mile versus 803), 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 Vermont 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 Montpelier

Full-service estimate for 354 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,350 $1,650 $2,010
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,880 $2,300 $2,800
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,140 $3,830 $4,670
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,030 $6,130 $7,480
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,910 $8,430 $10,280

Rental truck (DIY)

$510–$730

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

Portable container

$1,340–$1,960

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

Full-service mover

$3,140–$4,670

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

Moving cost calculator

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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
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

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

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

Bob Plaza Movers

Licensed interstate
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

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

Jersey Shore Moving & Delivery

Licensed interstate
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

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

Two Men And A Truck Of Ocean Township

Licensed interstate
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

All 171 movers in Lakewood

Near Montpelier (destination)

Bellavance Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
86320
MC
116362
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
116 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Capital Candy Company INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
309032
MC
1610426
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Northern Piano Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2569886
MC
898110
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Catrachingo Foods LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4580446
MC
1823242
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Jr Lacourse

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2301137
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Douglas S Crowningshield

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2403110
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Casella Construction INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
472791
MC
966576
Based in
Pittsford, VT 05763 (43 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
89 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

All 33 movers in Montpelier

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,350 to $2,010 for a studio, $1,880 to $2,800 for a one-bedroom, $3,140 to $4,670 for a two-bedroom, $5,030 to $7,480 for a three-bedroom and $6,910 to $10,280 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Montpelier from Lakewood?

About 354 road miles (300 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 48 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from New Jersey into Vermont 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 Montpelier?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $510 to $730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,340 to $1,960. 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–Montpelier corridor.