Morristown, NJ → Scranton, PA · Short-haul move
About 88 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,540–$2,290, delivery in 1–2 days, 168 carriers on the Morristown side and 264 in Scranton.
Scranton sits about 88 miles northwest of Morristown, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to Pennsylvania that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
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 2 h 13 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,540 and $2,290, 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 264 around Scranton (187 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 Scranton.
Morristown has a population of about 20,000 and Scranton about 76,000. Morristown is considerably denser (7,008 people per square mile versus 3,016), 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 Pennsylvania 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 | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $880 | $1,070 | $1,310 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $990 | $1,210 | $1,480 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,300 | $2,810 | $3,420 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,340 | $4,070 | $4,970 |
$240–$340
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,100–$1,620
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,540–$2,290
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Morristown, NJ → Scranton, PA. 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.
Legal name: Maersk Logistics & Services USA INC
Legal name: Broadway Limousine INC
Legal name: East Coast Ship Supply LLC
Legal name: Id Logistics Freight Lines LLC
Legal name: Cadden Bros Moving & Storage INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $880 to $1,310 for a studio, $990 to $1,480 for a one-bedroom, $1,540 to $2,290 for a two-bedroom, $2,300 to $3,420 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 88 road miles (75 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 13 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.
Yes. Crossing from New Jersey into Pennsylvania 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 $240 to $340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,100 to $1,620. 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–Scranton corridor.