Erie, PA → Morristown, NJ · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Erie to Morristown

About 358 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,090–$4,590, delivery in 1–3 days, 71 carriers on the Erie side and 168 in Morristown.

358 miroad distance
6 h 52 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,090–$4,5902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Erie, Pennsylvania
To: Morristown, New Jersey
Road distance: ≈ 358 miles (304 straight-line)
Drive time: 6 h 52 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 71 (48 interstate)
Movers at destination: 168 (119 interstate)

Reverse: Morristown → Erie

Moving from Erie to Morristown is a regional long-distance move of roughly 358 road miles, heading east from Pennsylvania to New Jersey.

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 $3,090 to $4,590 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 h 52 min.

On the Erie side there are 71 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (48 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.

Erie has a population of about 93,000 and Morristown about 20,000. Morristown is the denser city (7,008 people per square mile versus 4,957 in Erie), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Pennsylvania, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Erie to Morristown

Full-service estimate for 358 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,320	$1,610	$1,970
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,850	$2,260	$2,750
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,090	$3,760	$4,590
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,940	$6,020	$7,340
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,790	$8,280	$10,100

Rental truck (DIY)

$520–$730

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

Portable container

$1,340–$1,970

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

Full-service mover

$3,090–$4,590

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Erie (origin)

Care Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4750164
Based in: Erie, PA 16504 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (814) 217-8287 Route Verify on FMCSA

Durst Trucking Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 120899
MC: 109927
Based in: Erie, PA 16508 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (814) 873-8766 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eqpt Leasing LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4447192
MC: 1751948
Based in: Erie, PA 16502 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (814) 840-1608 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brandy Run Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3306404
MC: 1049485
Based in: Erie, PA 16509 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (814) 476-0076 Route Verify on FMCSA

B F Fields Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: B F Fields INC

USDOT: 120905
MC: 31881
Based in: Erie, PA 16511 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (814) 454-2481 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jb Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Joshua Barone

USDOT: 3138746
MC: 1122199
Based in: Erie, PA 16511 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (814) 450-0422 Route Verify on FMCSA

Big A Construction Group INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2877361
MC: 965774
Based in: Erie, PA 16502 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (929) 500-0009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Adina Express Limited Liability Company

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3254464
MC: 1024875
Based in: Erie, PA 16509 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (814) 881-9472 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 71 movers in Erie

Near Morristown (destination)

Performance Team-Hudd Transportation-Pilot Freight Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Maersk Logistics & Services USA INC

USDOT: 516243
MC: 262387
Based in: Florham Park, NJ 07932 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1,239 trucks, 1,385 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (704) 571-2000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pioneer Freight Systems INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 207430
MC: 153140
Based in: Whippany, NJ 07981 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 1981

Call (973) 887-0543 Route Verify on FMCSA

Broadway Limousine

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Broadway Limousine INC

USDOT: 1160634
MC: 467146
Based in: East Hanover, NJ 07936 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (973) 515-8808 Route Verify on FMCSA

Riact Logisitics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3407879
MC: 1099317
Based in: Randolph, NJ 07869 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 20 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (201) 744-4461 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wrist Ship Supply - New Jersey

Licensed interstate

Legal name: East Coast Ship Supply LLC

USDOT: 1230221
MC: 692699
Based in: New Providence, NJ 07974 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (732) 205-9790 Route Verify on FMCSA

Queen Move Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4148403
MC: 1591991
Based in: Bedminster, NJ 07921 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (732) 991-0507 Route Verify on FMCSA

Universal Relocations INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2428388
MC: 836909
Based in: Parsippany, NJ 07054 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (973) 227-5964 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ids Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2165823
MC: 766229
Based in: Rockaway, NJ 07866 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (862) 221-9992 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 168 movers in Morristown

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Erie to Morristown?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,320 to $1,970 for a studio, $1,850 to $2,750 for a one-bedroom, $3,090 to $4,590 for a two-bedroom, $4,940 to $7,340 for a three-bedroom and $6,790 to $10,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Morristown from Erie?

About 358 road miles (304 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 52 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Erie to Morristown?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $520 to $730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,340 to $1,970. 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 Erie–Morristown corridor.