Morristown, NJ → Joliet, IL · Long-distance move
About 840 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,650–$6,920, delivery in 2–5 days, 168 carriers on the Morristown side and 694 in Joliet.
The route from Morristown, NJ to Joliet, IL covers roughly 840 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $4,650 to $6,920 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 15 h 11 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 694 around Joliet (561 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 Joliet.
Morristown has a population of about 20,000 and Joliet about 152,241. Morristown is considerably denser (7,008 people per square mile versus 2,331), 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 Illinois than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,860 | $2,270 | $2,770 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,790 | $3,400 | $4,150 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,650 | $5,670 | $6,920 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,440 | $9,070 | $11,070 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,230 | $12,470 | $15,220 |
$1,160–$1,640
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,770–$2,600
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,650–$6,920
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 $1,860 to $2,770 for a studio, $2,790 to $4,150 for a one-bedroom, $4,650 to $6,920 for a two-bedroom, $7,440 to $11,070 for a three-bedroom and $10,230 to $15,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 840 road miles (712 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 11 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 Illinois 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 $1,160 to $1,640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,770 to $2,600. 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–Joliet corridor.