Murfreesboro, TN → Toms River, NJ · Long-distance move
About 855 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,480–$6,660, delivery in 2–5 days, 282 carriers on the Murfreesboro side and 114 in Toms River.
Toms River sits about 855 miles northeast of Murfreesboro, which makes this an interstate relocation from Tennessee to New Jersey that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $4,480 to $6,660 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 15 h 27 min.
On the Murfreesboro side there are 282 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (182 of them authorized for interstate work), and 114 around Toms River (61 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 Toms River.
Murfreesboro has a population of about 171,178 and Toms River about 100,899. The two cities have comparable density (2,429 and 2,356 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Tennessee, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that New Jersey does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,790 | $2,180 | $2,660 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,690 | $3,280 | $4,000 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,480 | $5,460 | $6,660 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,160 | $8,730 | $10,660 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,850 | $12,010 | $14,650 |
$1,180–$1,660
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,780–$2,620
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,480–$6,660
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,790 to $2,660 for a studio, $2,690 to $4,000 for a one-bedroom, $4,480 to $6,660 for a two-bedroom, $7,160 to $10,660 for a three-bedroom and $9,850 to $14,650 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 855 road miles (725 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 27 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Tennessee 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 $1,180 to $1,660 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,780 to $2,620. 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 Murfreesboro–Toms River corridor.