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The Villages, FL

Lakewood, NJ → The Villages, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Lakewood to The Villages

About 1,051 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,150–$7,670, delivery in 3–7 days, 171 carriers on the Lakewood side and 240 in The Villages.

  • 1,051 miroad distance
  • 18 h 49 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,150–$7,6702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,051 miles (891 straight-line)
Drive time
18 h 49 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
171 (91 interstate)
Movers at destination
240 (91 interstate)

Reverse: The Villages → Lakewood

Moving from Lakewood to The Villages is a long-distance move of roughly 1,051 road miles, heading southwest from New Jersey to Florida.

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 $5,150 to $7,670 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 49 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 240 around The Villages (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 The Villages.

Lakewood has a population of about 143,765 and The Villages about 85,000. Lakewood is considerably denser (5,472 people per square mile versus 2,422), 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 Florida than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Lakewood to The Villages

Full-service estimate for 1,051 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,060 $2,510 $3,070
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,090 $3,770 $4,600
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,150 $6,280 $7,670
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,240 $10,050 $12,270
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,340 $13,820 $16,870

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,530–$2,160

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

Portable container

$1,960–$2,880

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

Full-service mover

$5,150–$7,670

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 The Villages (destination)

Edos & Sons Transportation

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4581369
Based in
Ocala, FL 34473 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5,450 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (954) 646-8972 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quality Moving Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2544769
MC
9962
Based in
Fruitland Park, FL 34731 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (352) 430-7393 Route Verify on FMCSA

Justo E Gonzalez

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Psa Transport LLC

USDOT
2453857
MC
877088
Based in
Ocala, FL 34473 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (352) 433-7225 Route Verify on FMCSA

Strictly Business Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1954847
MC
694166
Based in
Wildwood, FL 34785 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (407) 509-2533 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Transporter Firm LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3610741
MC
1444640
Based in
Summerfield, FL 34491 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (786) 838-7329 Route Verify on FMCSA

Here To There Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3794613
MC
1363449
Based in
Fruitland Park, FL 34731 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (352) 459-5315 Route Verify on FMCSA

G A Snap Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3270292
MC
1032289
Based in
Ocala, FL 34473 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (786) 216-8149 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sutherland Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2017545
MC
1452714
Based in
The Villages, FL 32163 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (231) 360-4474 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 240 movers in The Villages

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lakewood to The Villages?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,060 to $3,070 for a studio, $3,090 to $4,600 for a one-bedroom, $5,150 to $7,670 for a two-bedroom, $8,240 to $12,270 for a three-bedroom and $11,340 to $16,870 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is The Villages from Lakewood?

About 1,051 road miles (891 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 49 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from New Jersey into Florida 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 The Villages?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,530 to $2,160 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,960 to $2,880. 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–The Villages corridor.