Providence, RI → Toms River, NJ · Regional long-distance move
About 227 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,670–$3,980, delivery in 1–2 days, 330 carriers on the Providence side and 114 in Toms River.
Toms River sits about 227 miles southwest of Providence, which makes this an interstate relocation from Rhode Island to New Jersey that most movers classify as a regional 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 $2,670 to $3,980 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 37 min.
On the Providence side there are 330 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (253 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.
Providence has a population of about 195,310 and Toms River about 100,899. Providence is considerably denser (10,377 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,370 | $1,670 | $2,040 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,600 | $1,960 | $2,390 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,670 | $3,260 | $3,980 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,280 | $5,220 | $6,360 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,880 | $7,170 | $8,750 |
$380–$540
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,220–$1,800
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,670–$3,980
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.
Legal name: Unfi Transport LLC
Legal name: Cvs Transportation LLC
Legal name: Delivery Management Services INC
Legal name: Biancella Enterprises INC
Legal name: Jersey Shore Moving & Storage INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,370 to $2,040 for a studio, $1,600 to $2,390 for a one-bedroom, $2,670 to $3,980 for a two-bedroom, $4,280 to $6,360 for a three-bedroom and $5,880 to $8,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 227 road miles (192 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 37 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Rhode Island 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 $380 to $540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,220 to $1,800. 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 Providence–Toms River corridor.