Allentown, PA → Morristown, NJ · Short-haul move
About 64 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,420–$2,110, delivery in 1–2 days, 424 carriers on the Allentown side and 168 in Morristown.
Morristown sits about 64 miles east of Allentown, which makes this an interstate relocation from Pennsylvania to New Jersey that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 48 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,420 and $2,110, before packing or storage.
On the Allentown side there are 424 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (296 of them authorized for interstate work), and 168 around Morristown (119 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 Morristown.
Allentown has a population of about 126,044 and Morristown about 20,000. The two cities have comparable density (7,150 and 7,008 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Pennsylvania, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $790 | $960 | $1,170 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $900 | $1,100 | $1,340 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,420 | $1,730 | $2,110 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,150 | $2,620 | $3,190 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,150 | $3,840 | $4,690 |
$220–$300
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,080–$1,580
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,420–$2,110
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Allentown, PA → Morristown, NJ. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $790 to $1,170 for a studio, $900 to $1,340 for a one-bedroom, $1,420 to $2,110 for a two-bedroom, $2,150 to $3,190 for a three-bedroom and $3,150 to $4,690 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 64 road miles (54 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 48 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
Yes. Crossing from Pennsylvania into New Jersey 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $220 to $300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,080 to $1,580. 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.
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 Allentown–Morristown corridor.