Stamford, CT → Toms River, NJ · Short-haul move
About 97 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,670–$2,490, delivery in 1–2 days, 135 carriers on the Stamford side and 114 in Toms River.
Moving from Stamford to Toms River is a short-haul move of roughly 97 road miles, heading southwest from Connecticut to New Jersey.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 22 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,670 and $2,490, before packing or storage.
On the Stamford side there are 135 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (92 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.
Stamford has a population of about 139,535 and Toms River about 100,899. Stamford is considerably denser (3,603 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 | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $960 | $1,180 | $1,430 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,080 | $1,320 | $1,610 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,670 | $2,040 | $2,490 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,490 | $3,040 | $3,710 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,600 | $4,390 | $5,350 |
$250–$350
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,110–$1,630
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,670–$2,490
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Stamford, CT → 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $960 to $1,430 for a studio, $1,080 to $1,610 for a one-bedroom, $1,670 to $2,490 for a two-bedroom, $2,490 to $3,710 for a three-bedroom and $3,600 to $5,350 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 97 road miles (82 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 22 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
Yes. Crossing from Connecticut 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 $250 to $350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,110 to $1,630. 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 Stamford–Toms River corridor.