Morristown, NJ → Palmdale, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,830 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,550–$14,220, delivery in 7–14 days, 168 carriers on the Morristown side and 129 in Palmdale.
The route from Morristown, NJ to Palmdale, CA covers roughly 2,830 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $9,550 to $14,220 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 49 hours (6 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 129 around Palmdale (66 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 Palmdale.
Morristown has a population of about 20,000 and Palmdale about 161,845. Morristown is considerably denser (7,008 people per square mile versus 1,597), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. California is a higher-cost state than New Jersey, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,820 | $4,660 | $5,690 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,730 | $6,990 | $8,530 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,550 | $11,650 | $14,220 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,290 | $18,640 | $22,750 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $21,020 | $25,640 | $31,270 |
$3,960–$5,590
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,550–$5,210
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,550–$14,220
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 $3,820 to $5,690 for a studio, $5,730 to $8,530 for a one-bedroom, $9,550 to $14,220 for a two-bedroom, $15,290 to $22,750 for a three-bedroom and $21,020 to $31,270 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,830 road miles (2,398 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 hours (6 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 California 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 $3,960 to $5,590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,550 to $5,210. 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–Palmdale corridor.