Morristown, NJ

New Bern, NC → Morristown, NJ · Regional long-distance move

Movers from New Bern to Morristown

About 494 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,560–$5,300, delivery in 1–3 days, 120 carriers on the New Bern side and 168 in Morristown.

  • 494 miroad distance
  • 9 h 13 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,560–$5,3002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 494 miles (418 straight-line)
Drive time
9 h 13 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
120 (60 interstate)
Movers at destination
168 (119 interstate)

Reverse: Morristown → New Bern

Morristown sits about 494 miles north of New Bern, which makes this an interstate relocation from North Carolina to New Jersey that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.

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 $3,560 to $5,300 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 h 13 min.

On the New Bern side there are 120 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (60 of them authorized for interstate work), and 168 around Morristown (119 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 Morristown.

New Bern has a population of about 32,000 and Morristown about 20,000. Morristown is the denser city (7,008 people per square mile versus 1,099 in New Bern), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than North Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from New Bern to Morristown

Full-service estimate for 494 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,430 $1,740 $2,120
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,140 $2,610 $3,180
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,560 $4,340 $5,300
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,700 $6,950 $8,480
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,840 $9,560 $11,660

Rental truck (DIY)

$810–$1,140

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,460–$2,150

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$3,560–$5,300

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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.

Moving companies for this route

Near New Bern (origin)

R L Thompson Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2466764
MC
1128524
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Enc Moving And Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4018865
MC
1515292
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

D&d

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3979849
MC
1490637
Based in
New Bern, NC 28560 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Morine Trucking And Construction INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
967055
MC
414314
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Kab Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2929766
MC
43363
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Amb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2951031
MC
999192
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Valadez Brothers Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4002920
MC
1504964
Based in
New Bern, NC 28560 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Harold J Hart Iii

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2626898
Based in
New Bern, NC 28560 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 120 movers in New Bern

Near Morristown (destination)

Performance Team-Hudd Transportation-Pilot Freight Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
516243
MC
262387
Based in
Florham Park, NJ 07932 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1,239 trucks, 1,385 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Pioneer Freight Systems INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
207430
MC
153140
Based in
Whippany, NJ 07981 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
1981

Broadway Limousine

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1160634
MC
467146
Based in
East Hanover, NJ 07936 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Riact Logisitics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3407879
MC
1099317
Based in
Randolph, NJ 07869 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Wrist Ship Supply - New Jersey

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1230221
MC
692699
Based in
New Providence, NJ 07974 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Queen Move Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4148403
MC
1591991
Based in
Bedminster, NJ 07921 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Universal Relocations INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2428388
MC
836909
Based in
Parsippany, NJ 07054 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Ids Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2165823
MC
766229
Based in
Rockaway, NJ 07866 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

All 168 movers in Morristown

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from New Bern to Morristown?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,430 to $2,120 for a studio, $2,140 to $3,180 for a one-bedroom, $3,560 to $5,300 for a two-bedroom, $5,700 to $8,480 for a three-bedroom and $7,840 to $11,660 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Morristown from New Bern?

About 494 road miles (418 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 13 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from North Carolina into New Jersey 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for New Bern to Morristown?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $810 to $1,140 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,460 to $2,150. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 New Bern–Morristown corridor.