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Lake Charles, LA

Toms River, NJ → Lake Charles, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Toms River to Lake Charles

About 1,494 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,080–$9,050, delivery in 3–7 days, 114 carriers on the Toms River side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 1,494 miroad distance
  • 26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $6,080–$9,0502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,494 miles (1,267 straight-line)
Drive time
26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
114 (61 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → Toms River

The route from Toms River, NJ to Lake Charles, LA covers roughly 1,494 miles by road, a southwest-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 $6,080 to $9,050 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 26 hours (3 driving days).

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 25 around Lake Charles (18 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 Lake Charles.

Toms River has a population of about 100,899 and Lake Charles about 80,000. Toms River is considerably denser (2,356 people per square mile versus 1,788), 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 Louisiana 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 Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 1,494 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,430 $2,970 $3,620
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,650 $4,450 $5,430
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,080 $7,420 $9,050
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,730 $11,870 $14,480
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,380 $16,320 $19,910

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,130–$3,010

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

Portable container

$2,350–$3,460

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

Full-service mover

$6,080–$9,050

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

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

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 Lake Charles (destination)

Lake City Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: James G Gobert INC

USDOT
319385
MC
211234
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70615 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (337) 494-6900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Lake Charles

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cbl Jones LLC

USDOT
2944986
MC
996676
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (337) 656-4938 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pappillion Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1227886
MC
485326
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70615 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (337) 494-3894 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hr Express Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
7409267
MC
97081033
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (337) 730-1207 Route Verify on FMCSA

Drive Max Trucking

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4284072
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (225) 371-8581 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dredging Contractor Firm

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mike Hooks LLC

USDOT
107462
Based in
Westlake, LA 70669 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (337) 436-6693 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fmtransport11 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3156355
MC
108062
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (337) 499-7171 Route Verify on FMCSA

J K Malveaux Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3686835
MC
1284622
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (337) 802-0370 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 25 movers in Lake Charles

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Toms River to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,430 to $3,620 for a studio, $3,650 to $5,430 for a one-bedroom, $6,080 to $9,050 for a two-bedroom, $9,730 to $14,480 for a three-bedroom and $13,380 to $19,910 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from Toms River?

About 1,494 road miles (1,267 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).

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 Louisiana 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 Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,130 to $3,010 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,350 to $3,460. 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–Lake Charles corridor.