Salt Lake City, UT → Lakewood, NJ · Cross-country move
About 2,323 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,770–$11,560, delivery in 7–14 days, 531 carriers on the Salt Lake City side and 171 in Lakewood.
Moving from Salt Lake City to Lakewood is a cross-country move of roughly 2,323 road miles, heading east from Utah 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 $7,770 to $11,560 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 40 hours (5 driving days).
On the Salt Lake City side there are 531 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (306 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.
Salt Lake City has a population of about 218,428 and Lakewood about 143,765. Lakewood is the denser city (5,472 people per square mile versus 1,811 in Salt Lake City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Utah, 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 | $3,110 | $3,790 | $4,620 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,660 | $5,690 | $6,940 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,770 | $9,480 | $11,560 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,430 | $15,160 | $18,500 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $17,100 | $20,850 | $25,440 |
$3,290–$4,640
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,090–$4,550
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,770–$11,560
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Salt Lake City, UT → 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: Cr England INC
Legal name: The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
Legal name: Inland Xpress 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 $3,110 to $4,620 for a studio, $4,660 to $6,940 for a one-bedroom, $7,770 to $11,560 for a two-bedroom, $12,430 to $18,500 for a three-bedroom and $17,100 to $25,440 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,323 road miles (1,969 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 40 hours (5 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 Utah 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 $3,290 to $4,640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,090 to $4,550. 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 Salt Lake City–Lakewood corridor.