Menifee, CA → Morristown, NJ · Cross-country move

Movers from Menifee to Morristown

About 2,803 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,500–$14,140, delivery in 7–14 days, 250 carriers on the Menifee side and 168 in Morristown.

2,803 miroad distance
49 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$9,500–$14,1402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Menifee, California
To: Morristown, New Jersey
Road distance: ≈ 2,803 miles (2,376 straight-line)
Drive time: 49 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 250 (139 interstate)
Movers at destination: 168 (119 interstate)

Reverse: Morristown → Menifee

Moving from Menifee to Morristown is a cross-country move of roughly 2,803 road miles, heading northeast from California 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 $9,500 to $14,140 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 49 hours (6 driving days).

On the Menifee side there are 250 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (139 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.

Menifee has a population of about 118,592 and Morristown about 20,000. Morristown is the denser city (7,008 people per square mile versus 2,205 in Menifee), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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.

Cost of moving from Menifee to Morristown

Full-service estimate for 2,803 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,800	$4,640	$5,660
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,700	$6,950	$8,480
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$9,500	$11,590	$14,140
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$15,210	$18,540	$22,620
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$20,910	$25,500	$31,110

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,930–$5,550

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

Portable container

$3,520–$5,180

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

Full-service mover

$9,500–$14,140

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Menifee (origin)

Pointdirect Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2461971
MC: 850730
Based in: Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 50 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (909) 371-0837 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pangala Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3442430
MC: 1118385
Based in: Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (626) 241-4120 Route Verify on FMCSA

West Pak Avocado INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1968191
MC: 733054
Based in: Murrieta, CA 92563 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (951) 296-5757 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trujillo Milk Carriers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1485614
MC: 559663
Based in: Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (951) 264-4215 Route Verify on FMCSA

Top Tier Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2999800
MC: 23462
Based in: San Jacinto, CA 92582 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (661) 466-3055 Route Verify on FMCSA

Flexilogistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3539653
MC: 1586923
Based in: Perris, CA 92571 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (951) 389-3981 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ditta Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ditta Express LLC

USDOT: 2942627
MC: 17722
Based in: San Jacinto, CA 92582 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (951) 892-3851 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jg & Sons Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jg & Sons Trucking INC

USDOT: 1514756
MC: 567057
Based in: Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (951) 500-1992 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 250 movers in Menifee

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

Tips for this move

Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Morristown accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.
Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.
Read the FMCSA 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move' booklet the carrier must provide.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,800 to $5,660 for a studio, $5,700 to $8,480 for a one-bedroom, $9,500 to $14,140 for a two-bedroom, $15,210 to $22,620 for a three-bedroom and $20,910 to $31,110 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Morristown from Menifee?

About 2,803 road miles (2,376 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

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.

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

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,930 to $5,550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,520 to $5,180. 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 Menifee–Morristown corridor.