Toms River, NJ → Bloomington, IN · Long-distance move

Movers from Toms River to Bloomington

About 778 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,260–$6,330, delivery in 2–5 days, 114 carriers on the Toms River side and 56 in Bloomington.

778 miroad distance
14 h 7 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,260–$6,3302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Toms River, New Jersey
To: Bloomington, Indiana
Road distance: ≈ 778 miles (659 straight-line)
Drive time: 14 h 7 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 114 (61 interstate)
Movers at destination: 56 (32 interstate)

Reverse: Bloomington → Toms River

The route from Toms River, NJ to Bloomington, IN covers roughly 778 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $4,260 to $6,330 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 14 h 7 min.

On the Toms River side there are 114 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (61 of them authorized for interstate work), and 56 around Bloomington (32 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 Bloomington.

Toms River has a population of about 100,899 and Bloomington about 80,000. Bloomington is the denser city (3,405 people per square mile versus 2,356 in Toms River), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Indiana than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Toms River to Bloomington

Full-service estimate for 778 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,700	$2,080	$2,530
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,550	$3,110	$3,800
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,260	$5,190	$6,330
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,810	$8,300	$10,130
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,360	$11,420	$13,930

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,100–$1,550

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,710–$2,520

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,260–$6,330

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Toms River (origin)

Priced Rite Auto Repair & Towing

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 661798
MC: 1053763
Based in: Toms River, NJ 08753 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (732) 244-3121 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bob Plaza Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Biancella Enterprises INC

USDOT: 774963
MC: 431356
Based in: Brick, NJ 08723 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (732) 920-1919 Route Verify on FMCSA

Duxbury Trucking Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 285934
MC: 190852
Based in: Howell, NJ 07731 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (732) 938-7007 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jersey Shore Moving & Delivery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jersey Shore Moving & Storage INC

USDOT: 1038738
MC: 444372
Based in: Toms River, NJ 08755 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (732) 295-9988 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bilkays Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3612204
MC: 1230779
Based in: Howell, NJ 07731 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (908) 290-5350 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sett Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1934502
MC: 690656
Based in: Bayville, NJ 08721 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (732) 966-5982 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freehold Movers INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 488656
Based in: Jackson, NJ 08527 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (732) 928-9200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freehold Movers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4393714
MC: 1723876
Based in: Jackson, NJ 08527 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (732) 928-9200 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 114 movers in Toms River

Near Bloomington (destination)

Full-O-Pep Transit LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1004177
MC: 425944
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47403 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 64 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (812) 333-7496 Route Verify on FMCSA

R W Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 811805
MC: 372331
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (812) 336-3806 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Better Way Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1886253
MC: 679700
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (812) 339-9995 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Soft Touch Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: A Craft Moving And Storage INC

USDOT: 707793
MC: 331362
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (812) 333-4755 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fleet 79 LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4020507
MC: 1516332
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (812) 200-2500 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Markdown Store And Mc Wholesale LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Elliswholesale LLC

USDOT: 4121689
MC: 1576508
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (317) 851-6706 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Movers & Junk Hauling

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: College Movers & Junk Hauling LLC

USDOT: 3008354
MC: 1026090
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (812) 228-8300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gruntz Junk Removal LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4391747
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (812) 671-4968 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 56 movers in Bloomington

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Toms River to Bloomington?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,700 to $2,530 for a studio, $2,550 to $3,800 for a one-bedroom, $4,260 to $6,330 for a two-bedroom, $6,810 to $10,130 for a three-bedroom and $9,360 to $13,930 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bloomington from Toms River?

About 778 road miles (659 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 7 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from New Jersey into Indiana 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Toms River to Bloomington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,100 to $1,550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,710 to $2,520. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Toms River–Bloomington corridor.