Newport Beach, CA → Toms River, NJ · Cross-country move
About 2,871 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,630–$14,330, delivery in 7–14 days, 298 carriers on the Newport Beach side and 114 in Toms River.
Moving from Newport Beach to Toms River is a cross-country move of roughly 2,871 road miles, heading northeast from California 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 $9,630 to $14,330 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 50 hours (6 driving days).
On the Newport Beach side there are 298 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (107 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.
Newport Beach has a population of about 85,000 and Toms River about 100,899. Newport Beach is considerably denser (3,582 people per square mile versus 2,356), 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 New Jersey than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,850 | $4,700 | $5,730 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,780 | $7,050 | $8,600 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,630 | $11,750 | $14,330 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,410 | $18,800 | $22,930 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $21,190 | $25,840 | $31,530 |
$4,000–$5,650
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,580–$5,270
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,630–$14,330
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Newport Beach, CA → Toms River, 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: Home Express Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: Maeflower Logistics LLC
Legal name: Student Movers INC
Legal name: Biancella Enterprises INC
Legal name: Jersey Shore Moving & Storage INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,850 to $5,730 for a studio, $5,780 to $8,600 for a one-bedroom, $9,630 to $14,330 for a two-bedroom, $15,410 to $22,930 for a three-bedroom and $21,190 to $31,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,871 road miles (2,433 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 50 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 California 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 $4,000 to $5,650 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,580 to $5,270. 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 Newport Beach–Toms River corridor.