Los Angeles, CA → Morristown, NJ · Cross-country move
About 2,868 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,630–$14,320, delivery in 7–14 days, 2,866 carriers on the Los Angeles side and 168 in Morristown.
The route from Los Angeles, CA to Morristown, NJ covers roughly 2,868 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $9,630 to $14,320 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 50 hours (6 driving days).
On the Los Angeles side there are 2,866 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,210 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.
Los Angeles has a population of about 3.9 million and Morristown about 20,000. The two cities have comparable density (8,304 and 7,008 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in New Jersey than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,850 | $4,700 | $5,730 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,780 | $7,040 | $8,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,630 | $11,740 | $14,320 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,400 | $18,780 | $22,920 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $21,180 | $25,830 | $31,510 |
$4,000–$5,640
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,580–$5,260
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,630–$14,320
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Los Angeles, CA → 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 $3,850 to $5,730 for a studio, $5,780 to $8,590 for a one-bedroom, $9,630 to $14,320 for a two-bedroom, $15,400 to $22,920 for a three-bedroom and $21,180 to $31,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,868 road miles (2,430 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 50 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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.
Yes. Crossing from California 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 $4,000 to $5,640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,580 to $5,260. 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.
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 Los Angeles–Morristown corridor.