Morristown, NJ → Juneau, AK · Cross-country move
About 3,340 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,300–$15,330, delivery in 7–14 days, 168 carriers on the Morristown side and 7 in Juneau.
Moving from Morristown to Juneau is a cross-country move of roughly 3,340 road miles, heading northwest from New Jersey to Alaska.
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 $10,300 to $15,330 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 58 hours (7 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 7 around Juneau (1 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 Juneau.
Morristown has a population of about 20,000 and Juneau about 32,000. Morristown is considerably denser (7,008 people per square mile versus 12), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Alaska 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 | $4,120 | $5,030 | $6,130 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $6,180 | $7,540 | $9,200 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $10,300 | $12,560 | $15,330 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $16,480 | $20,100 | $24,520 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $22,660 | $27,640 | $33,720 |
$4,630–$6,540
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$4,000–$5,880
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$10,300–$15,330
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 $4,120 to $6,130 for a studio, $6,180 to $9,200 for a one-bedroom, $10,300 to $15,330 for a two-bedroom, $16,480 to $24,520 for a three-bedroom and $22,660 to $33,720 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,340 road miles (2,830 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 58 hours (7 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Alaska 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 $4,630 to $6,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,000 to $5,880. 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–Juneau corridor.