Toms River, NJ → Branson, MO · Long-distance move

Movers from Toms River to Branson

About 1,250 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,480–$8,150, delivery in 3–7 days, 114 carriers on the Toms River side and 19 in Branson.

1,250 miroad distance
22 h 15 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,480–$8,1502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Toms River, New Jersey
To: Branson, Missouri
Road distance: ≈ 1,250 miles (1,060 straight-line)
Drive time: 22 h 15 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 114 (61 interstate)
Movers at destination: 19 (13 interstate)

Reverse: Branson → Toms River

The route from Toms River, NJ to Branson, MO covers roughly 1,250 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 $5,480 to $8,150 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 22 h 15 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 19 around Branson (13 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 Branson.

Toms River has a population of about 100,899 and Branson about 13,000. Toms River is considerably denser (2,356 people per square mile versus 592), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Missouri 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 Branson

Full-service estimate for 1,250 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,190	$2,670	$3,260
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,290	$4,010	$4,890
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,480	$6,680	$8,150
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,770	$10,690	$13,040
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,050	$14,700	$17,930

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,730–$2,450

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

Portable container

$2,140–$3,140

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

Full-service mover

$5,480–$8,150

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 Branson (destination)

Lnr Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2109108
MC: 735398
Based in: Ava, MO 65608 (40 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (417) 683-5456 Route Verify on FMCSA

Slapout Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3062295
MC: 55984
Based in: Harrison, AR 72601 (28 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (870) 688-6801 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jones Trucking Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jones Trucking Lines LLC

USDOT: 2435892
MC: 1570931
Based in: Harrison, AR 72601 (28 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (870) 416-1541 Route Verify on FMCSA

M&m Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Yankee Enterprises INC

USDOT: 3624
MC: 107803
Based in: Harrison, AR 72601 (28 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (870) 416-3426 Route Verify on FMCSA

Solid Rock Hotshot LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3269704
MC: 1032005
Based in: Ava, MO 65608 (40 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (417) 543-1223 Route Verify on FMCSA

Affordable Box Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jacob R Keller

USDOT: 2455026
MC: 847753
Based in: Galena, MO 65656 (16 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (417) 337-5200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pda Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1760410
MC: 643614
Based in: Harrison, AR 72601 (28 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (870) 743-3078 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cpnr Enterprises

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cpnr Enterprises LLC

USDOT: 3032013
MC: 39892
Based in: Everton, AR 72633 (40 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (870) 577-7468 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 19 movers in Branson

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,190 to $3,260 for a studio, $3,290 to $4,890 for a one-bedroom, $5,480 to $8,150 for a two-bedroom, $8,770 to $13,040 for a three-bedroom and $12,050 to $17,930 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Branson from Toms River?

About 1,250 road miles (1,060 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 15 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Missouri 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 Branson?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,730 to $2,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,140 to $3,140. 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–Branson corridor.