Morristown, NJ → Danbury, CT · Short-haul move
About 79 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,580–$2,340, delivery in 1–2 days, 168 carriers on the Morristown side and 135 in Danbury.
The route from Morristown, NJ to Danbury, CT covers roughly 79 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
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 4 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,580 and $2,340, 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 135 around Danbury (97 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 Danbury.
Morristown has a population of about 20,000 and Danbury about 87,000. Morristown is considerably denser (7,008 people per square mile versus 2,059), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $890 | $1,090 | $1,330 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,010 | $1,230 | $1,510 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,580 | $1,920 | $2,340 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,370 | $2,890 | $3,520 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,450 | $4,210 | $5,130 |
$230–$330
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,090–$1,600
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,580–$2,340
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Morristown, NJ → Danbury, CT. 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.
Legal name: Maersk Logistics & Services USA INC
Legal name: Broadway Limousine INC
Legal name: East Coast Ship Supply LLC
Legal name: New England Home Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: Clancy Moving Systems INC
Legal name: Armagh Transport LLC
Legal name: A&d Trucking LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $890 to $1,330 for a studio, $1,010 to $1,510 for a one-bedroom, $1,580 to $2,340 for a two-bedroom, $2,370 to $3,520 for a three-bedroom and $3,450 to $5,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 79 road miles (67 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 4 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 New Jersey into Connecticut 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 $230 to $330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,090 to $1,600. 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–Danbury corridor.