Morristown, NJ → Atlantic City, NJ · Short-haul move
About 116 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,300–$3,420, delivery in 1–2 days, 168 carriers on the Morristown side and 81 in Atlantic City.
Moving from Morristown to Atlantic City is a short-haul move of roughly 116 road miles, heading south within New Jersey.
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 2 h 42 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,300 and $3,420, before packing or storage.
On the Morristown side there are 168 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (119 of them authorized for interstate work), and 81 around Atlantic City (50 interstate). For an in-state 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 Atlantic City.
Morristown has a population of about 20,000 and Atlantic City about 38,000. Morristown is considerably denser (7,008 people per square mile versus 3,578), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,410 | $1,720 | $2,100 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,410 | $1,720 | $2,100 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,300 | $2,800 | $3,420 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,670 | $4,480 | $5,470 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,050 | $6,160 | $7,520 |
$270–$380
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,120–$1,650
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,300–$3,420
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,410 to $2,100 for a studio, $1,410 to $2,100 for a one-bedroom, $2,300 to $3,420 for a two-bedroom, $3,670 to $5,470 for a three-bedroom and $5,050 to $7,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 116 road miles (98 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 42 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Morristown and Atlantic City are in New Jersey, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $270 to $380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,120 to $1,650. 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 Morristown–Atlantic City corridor.