Toms River, NJ → Lincoln, NE · Long-distance move

Movers from Toms River to Lincoln

About 1,394 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,880–$8,750, delivery in 3–7 days, 114 carriers on the Toms River side and 160 in Lincoln.

1,394 miroad distance
24 hours (3 driving days)driving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,880–$8,7502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Toms River, New Jersey
To: Lincoln, Nebraska
Road distance: ≈ 1,394 miles (1,181 straight-line)
Drive time: 24 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 114 (61 interstate)
Movers at destination: 160 (83 interstate)

Reverse: Lincoln → Toms River

The route from Toms River, NJ to Lincoln, NE covers roughly 1,394 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 $5,880 to $8,750 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 24 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 160 around Lincoln (83 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 Lincoln.

Toms River has a population of about 100,899 and Lincoln about 301,522. The two cities have comparable density (2,356 and 2,979 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Nebraska 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 Lincoln

Full-service estimate for 1,394 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,350	$2,870	$3,500
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,530	$4,300	$5,250
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,880	$7,170	$8,750
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,410	$11,470	$14,000
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,940	$15,780	$19,250

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,030–$2,870

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

Portable container

$2,260–$3,330

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

Full-service mover

$5,880–$8,750

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 Lincoln (destination)

Sysco Lincoln Transportation Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 53284
MC: 205330
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68521 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 145 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (402) 423-1031 Route Verify on FMCSA

Advantage Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2357168
MC: 807511
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68510 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 64 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (402) 488-7825 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wolfroute LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4525610
MC: 1793728
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68521 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 61 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (531) 364-5424 Route Verify on FMCSA

Drakkar INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 437714
MC: 245972
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68502 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (402) 474-9502 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jbj Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3041184
MC: 72905
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68516 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (402) 266-1448 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lincoln Trucking Lightning Division INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1823932
MC: 661796
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68521 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (402) 477-4444 Route Verify on FMCSA

Abe Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2106202
MC: 734567
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68523 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (402) 890-3424 Route Verify on FMCSA

A&m Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2953699
MC: 600
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68516 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (402) 328-8384 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 160 movers in Lincoln

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,350 to $3,500 for a studio, $3,530 to $5,250 for a one-bedroom, $5,880 to $8,750 for a two-bedroom, $9,410 to $14,000 for a three-bedroom and $12,940 to $19,250 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lincoln from Toms River?

About 1,394 road miles (1,181 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 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 Nebraska 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 Lincoln?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,030 to $2,870 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,260 to $3,330. 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–Lincoln corridor.