Renton, WA → Lakewood, NJ · Cross-country move
About 2,841 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,180–$13,650, delivery in 7–14 days, 614 carriers on the Renton side and 171 in Lakewood.
Moving from Renton to Lakewood is a cross-country move of roughly 2,841 road miles, heading east from Washington 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 $9,180 to $13,650 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 49 hours (6 driving days).
On the Renton side there are 614 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (288 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.
Renton has a population of about 104,975 and Lakewood about 143,765. The two cities have comparable density (4,544 and 5,472 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that New Jersey does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,670 | $4,480 | $5,460 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,510 | $6,710 | $8,190 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,180 | $11,190 | $13,650 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,680 | $17,910 | $21,850 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $20,190 | $24,620 | $30,040 |
$3,970–$5,600
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,560–$5,230
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,180–$13,650
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Renton, WA → 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: Costco Wholesale Corporation
Legal name: Blt Transport INC
Legal name: Savanah Logistics LLC
Legal name: Corporate Moving Systems
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 $3,670 to $5,460 for a studio, $5,510 to $8,190 for a one-bedroom, $9,180 to $13,650 for a two-bedroom, $14,680 to $21,850 for a three-bedroom and $20,190 to $30,040 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,841 road miles (2,407 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 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 Washington 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 $3,970 to $5,600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,560 to $5,230. 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 Renton–Lakewood corridor.