Mankato, MN → Lakewood, NJ · Long-distance move
About 1,237 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,680–$8,450, delivery in 3–7 days, 116 carriers on the Mankato side and 171 in Lakewood.
Moving from Mankato to Lakewood is a long-distance move of roughly 1,237 road miles, heading east from Minnesota to New Jersey.
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 $5,680 to $8,450 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 22 h 2 min.
On the Mankato side there are 116 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (69 of them authorized for interstate work), and 171 around Lakewood (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 Lakewood.
Mankato has a population of about 45,000 and Lakewood about 143,765. Lakewood is the denser city (5,472 people per square mile versus 2,236 in Mankato), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Minnesota, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,270 | $2,770 | $3,380 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,410 | $4,160 | $5,070 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,680 | $6,930 | $8,450 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,090 | $11,080 | $13,520 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,500 | $15,240 | $18,590 |
$1,720–$2,430
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,120–$3,120
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,680–$8,450
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Mankato, MN → Lakewood, NJ. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Waletich Corporation
Legal name: Mankato Moving And Storage LLC
Legal name: Tmt Mankato LLC
Legal name: 3 Gabv Corporation
Legal name: Biancella Enterprises INC
Legal name: Jersey Shore Moving & Storage INC
Legal name: Gulf To Shore Investments LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,270 to $3,380 for a studio, $3,410 to $5,070 for a one-bedroom, $5,680 to $8,450 for a two-bedroom, $9,090 to $13,520 for a three-bedroom and $12,500 to $18,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,237 road miles (1,048 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 2 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Minnesota into New Jersey 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,720 to $2,430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,120 to $3,120. 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.
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 Mankato–Lakewood corridor.