Morristown, NJ → Lakewood, NJ · Short-haul move
About 60 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,490–$2,220, delivery in 1–2 days, 168 carriers on the Morristown side and 171 in Lakewood.
The route from Morristown, NJ to Lakewood, NJ covers roughly 60 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
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 1 h 44 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,490 and $2,220, 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 171 around Lakewood (91 interstate). For an in-state 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 Lakewood.
Morristown has a population of about 20,000 and Lakewood about 143,765. The two cities have comparable density (7,008 and 5,472 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $830 | $1,010 | $1,230 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $950 | $1,160 | $1,410 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,490 | $1,820 | $2,220 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,270 | $2,770 | $3,370 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,340 | $4,070 | $4,970 |
$210–$300
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,070–$1,580
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,490–$2,220
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Morristown, NJ → Lakewood, NJ. 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 $830 to $1,230 for a studio, $950 to $1,410 for a one-bedroom, $1,490 to $2,220 for a two-bedroom, $2,270 to $3,370 for a three-bedroom and $3,340 to $4,970 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 60 road miles (51 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 44 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Morristown and Lakewood are in New Jersey, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $210 to $300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,070 to $1,580. 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–Lakewood corridor.