Morristown, NJ → Johnson City, TN · Long-distance move
About 621 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,870–$5,750, delivery in 2–5 days, 168 carriers on the Morristown side and 93 in Johnson City.
Johnson City sits about 621 miles southwest of Morristown, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to Tennessee that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $3,870 to $5,750 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 11 h 24 min.
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 93 around Johnson City (59 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 Johnson City.
Morristown has a population of about 20,000 and Johnson City about 74,000. Morristown is considerably denser (7,008 people per square mile versus 1,633), 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 Tennessee than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Tennessee 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 | $1,550 | $1,890 | $2,300 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,320 | $2,830 | $3,450 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,870 | $4,720 | $5,750 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,190 | $7,540 | $9,200 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,510 | $10,370 | $12,660 |
$940–$1,320
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,570–$2,320
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,870–$5,750
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 $1,550 to $2,300 for a studio, $2,320 to $3,450 for a one-bedroom, $3,870 to $5,750 for a two-bedroom, $6,190 to $9,200 for a three-bedroom and $8,510 to $12,660 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 621 road miles (526 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 24 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Tennessee 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 $940 to $1,320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,570 to $2,320. 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–Johnson City corridor.