Sterling Heights, MI

Toms River, NJ → Sterling Heights, MI · Long-distance move

Movers from Toms River to Sterling Heights

About 581 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,800–$5,650, delivery in 2–5 days, 114 carriers on the Toms River side and 754 in Sterling Heights.

  • 581 miroad distance
  • 10 h 43 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,800–$5,6502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 581 miles (492 straight-line)
Drive time
10 h 43 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
114 (61 interstate)
Movers at destination
754 (308 interstate)

Reverse: Sterling Heights → Toms River

The route from Toms River, NJ to Sterling Heights, MI covers roughly 581 miles by road, a northwest-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 $3,800 to $5,650 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 10 h 43 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 754 around Sterling Heights (308 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 Sterling Heights.

Toms River has a population of about 100,899 and Sterling Heights about 133,931. Sterling Heights is the denser city (3,691 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 Michigan 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 Sterling Heights

Full-service estimate for 581 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,520 $1,850 $2,260
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,280 $2,780 $3,390
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,800 $4,630 $5,650
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,080 $7,410 $9,040
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,360 $10,190 $12,430

Rental truck (DIY)

$900–$1,270

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

Portable container

$1,540–$2,260

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

Full-service mover

$3,800–$5,650

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

Moving cost calculator

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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

Bob Plaza Movers

Licensed interstate
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

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

Jersey Shore Moving & Delivery

Licensed interstate
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

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

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

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

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

All 114 movers in Toms River

Near Sterling Heights (destination)

Priority Waste

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3097519
Based in
Clinton Township, MI 48038 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
859 trucks, 682 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Universal

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1162977
MC
468507
Based in
Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
124 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Rzs Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3171509
MC
118718
Based in
Warren, MI 48093 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Standard Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2512112
MC
871317
Based in
Hamtramck, MI 48212 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

McClay Transportation USA LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2465324
MC
852043
Based in
Harrison Township, MI 48045 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
96 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

General Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1556061
MC
578193
Based in
Warren, MI 48091 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Logistic One LTD

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1339068
MC
515593
Based in
Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Mra

Licensed interstate
USDOT
896198
MC
196605
Based in
Madison Heights, MI 48071 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
68 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

All 754 movers in Sterling Heights

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Toms River to Sterling Heights?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,520 to $2,260 for a studio, $2,280 to $3,390 for a one-bedroom, $3,800 to $5,650 for a two-bedroom, $6,080 to $9,040 for a three-bedroom and $8,360 to $12,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Sterling Heights from Toms River?

About 581 road miles (492 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 43 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 Michigan 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 Sterling Heights?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $900 to $1,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,540 to $2,260. 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–Sterling Heights corridor.