Morristown, NJ → Washington, DC · Regional long-distance move
About 221 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,820–$4,190, delivery in 1–2 days, 168 carriers on the Morristown side and 1,904 in Washington.
The route from Morristown, NJ to Washington, DC covers roughly 221 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,820 to $4,190 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 31 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 1,904 around Washington (1,206 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 Washington.
Morristown has a population of about 20,000 and Washington about 693,645. Washington is the denser city (11,286 people per square mile versus 7,008 in Morristown), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,460 | $1,780 | $2,170 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,690 | $2,060 | $2,510 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,820 | $3,430 | $4,190 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,500 | $5,490 | $6,700 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,190 | $7,550 | $9,220 |
$380–$530
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,220–$1,790
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,820–$4,190
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Morristown, NJ → Washington, DC. 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 $1,460 to $2,170 for a studio, $1,690 to $2,510 for a one-bedroom, $2,820 to $4,190 for a two-bedroom, $4,500 to $6,700 for a three-bedroom and $6,190 to $9,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 221 road miles (188 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 31 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 District of Columbia 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 $380 to $530 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,220 to $1,790. 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–Washington corridor.