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Valdosta, GA

Lakewood, NJ → Valdosta, GA · Long-distance move

Movers from Lakewood to Valdosta

About 963 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,830–$7,180, delivery in 2–5 days, 171 carriers on the Lakewood side and 130 in Valdosta.

  • 963 miroad distance
  • 17 h 18 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,830–$7,1802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 963 miles (816 straight-line)
Drive time
17 h 18 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
171 (91 interstate)
Movers at destination
130 (77 interstate)

Reverse: Valdosta → Lakewood

Moving from Lakewood to Valdosta is a long-distance move of roughly 963 road miles, heading southwest from New Jersey to Georgia.

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 $4,830 to $7,180 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 17 h 18 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 130 around Valdosta (77 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 Valdosta.

Lakewood has a population of about 143,765 and Valdosta about 56,000. Lakewood is considerably denser (5,472 people per square mile versus 1,539), 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 Georgia 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 Valdosta

Full-service estimate for 963 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,930 $2,350 $2,870
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,900 $3,530 $4,310
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,830 $5,880 $7,180
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,720 $9,420 $11,490
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,620 $12,950 $15,790

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,440–$2,030

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

Portable container

$1,880–$2,760

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

Full-service mover

$4,830–$7,180

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 Valdosta (destination)

Outsource Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
997480
MC
422306
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (229) 249-9026 Route Verify on FMCSA

T M Shipping INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
242366
MC
172668
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1984
Call (229) 671-6223 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Sanders Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3332009
MC
1356136
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31602 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (307) 533-7254 Route Verify on FMCSA

Servpro Of Valdosta

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Swga Catastrophe Response Specialists LLC

USDOT
3292158
MC
1042696
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (229) 506-8247 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ortlieb Moving And Storage Co

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ortlieb Moving & Storage Company INC

USDOT
29630
MC
129388
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (229) 242-6468 Route Verify on FMCSA

Core Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3528247
MC
1173649
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (229) 466-1030 Route Verify on FMCSA

John Henry Freight Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2352886
MC
805637
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31602 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (678) 764-6623 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trailway Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2986479
MC
94475
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (678) 934-2432 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 130 movers in Valdosta

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,930 to $2,870 for a studio, $2,900 to $4,310 for a one-bedroom, $4,830 to $7,180 for a two-bedroom, $7,720 to $11,490 for a three-bedroom and $10,620 to $15,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Valdosta from Lakewood?

About 963 road miles (816 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 18 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 Georgia 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 Valdosta?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,440 to $2,030 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,880 to $2,760. 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–Valdosta corridor.