Morristown, NJ → Hartford, CT · Short-haul move
About 135 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,340–$3,490, delivery in 1–2 days, 168 carriers on the Morristown side and 350 in Hartford.
Moving from Morristown to Hartford is a short-haul move of roughly 135 road miles, heading northeast from New Jersey to Connecticut.
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 3 h 2 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,340 and $3,490, 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 350 around Hartford (246 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 Hartford.
Morristown has a population of about 20,000 and Hartford about 121,981. The two cities have comparable density (7,008 and 6,957 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,400 | $1,700 | $2,080 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,410 | $1,720 | $2,090 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,340 | $2,860 | $3,490 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,750 | $4,570 | $5,580 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,160 | $6,290 | $7,670 |
$290–$410
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,140–$1,680
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,340–$3,490
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Morristown, NJ → Hartford, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $1,410 to $2,090 for a one-bedroom, $2,340 to $3,490 for a two-bedroom, $3,750 to $5,580 for a three-bedroom and $5,160 to $7,670 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 135 road miles (115 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 2 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.
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 $290 to $410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,140 to $1,680. 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–Hartford corridor.