Morristown, NJ → Wilmington, DE · Short-haul move
About 109 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,150–$3,200, delivery in 1–2 days, 168 carriers on the Morristown side and 315 in Wilmington.
Wilmington sits about 109 miles southwest of Morristown, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to Delaware 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 35 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,150 and $3,200, 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 315 around Wilmington (214 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 Wilmington.
Morristown has a population of about 20,000 and Wilmington about 71,000. The two cities have comparable density (7,008 and 6,507 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Delaware 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 | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,340 | $1,630 | $1,990 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,340 | $1,630 | $1,990 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,150 | $2,620 | $3,200 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,440 | $4,190 | $5,120 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,730 | $5,770 | $7,030 |
$260–$370
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,120–$1,640
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,150–$3,200
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Morristown, NJ → Wilmington, DE. 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: M Gerace Enterprises INC
Legal name: 610 Hauling LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,340 to $1,990 for a studio, $1,340 to $1,990 for a one-bedroom, $2,150 to $3,200 for a two-bedroom, $3,440 to $5,120 for a three-bedroom and $4,730 to $7,030 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 109 road miles (92 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 35 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 Delaware 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 $260 to $370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,120 to $1,640. 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–Wilmington corridor.