Morristown, NJ → Jackson, WY · Cross-country move
About 2,188 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,400–$11,010, delivery in 5–10 days, 168 carriers on the Morristown side and 18 in Jackson.
Jackson sits about 2,188 miles west of Morristown, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to Wyoming that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
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 $7,400 to $11,010 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 38 hours (5 driving days).
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 18 around Jackson (13 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 Jackson.
Morristown has a population of about 20,000 and Jackson about 11,000. Morristown is considerably denser (7,008 people per square mile versus 3,634), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Wyoming than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Wyoming levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,960 | $3,610 | $4,400 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,440 | $5,420 | $6,610 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,400 | $9,030 | $11,010 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,840 | $14,440 | $17,620 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,280 | $19,860 | $24,220 |
$3,000–$4,230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,970–$4,370
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,400–$11,010
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Morristown, NJ → Jackson, WY. 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 $2,960 to $4,400 for a studio, $4,440 to $6,610 for a one-bedroom, $7,400 to $11,010 for a two-bedroom, $11,840 to $17,620 for a three-bedroom and $16,280 to $24,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,188 road miles (1,854 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 38 hours (5 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Wyoming 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 $3,000 to $4,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,970 to $4,370. 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–Jackson corridor.