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Newport News, VA → Morristown, NJ · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Newport News to Morristown

About 330 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,050–$4,530, delivery in 1–3 days, 168 carriers on the Newport News side and 168 in Morristown.

  • 330 miroad distance
  • 6 h 23 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,050–$4,5302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 330 miles (280 straight-line)
Drive time
6 h 23 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
168 (89 interstate)
Movers at destination
168 (119 interstate)

Reverse: Morristown → Newport News

Morristown sits about 330 miles northeast of Newport News, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia 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 $3,050 to $4,530 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 6 h 23 min.

On the Newport News side there are 168 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (89 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.

Newport News has a population of about 183,230 and Morristown about 20,000. Morristown is the denser city (7,008 people per square mile versus 2,699 in Newport News), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Virginia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Newport News to Morristown

Full-service estimate for 330 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,350 $1,650 $2,010
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,830 $2,230 $2,720
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,050 $3,710 $4,530
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,870 $5,940 $7,250
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,700 $8,170 $9,970

Rental truck (DIY)

$490–$690

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

Portable container

$1,310–$1,930

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

Full-service mover

$3,050–$4,530

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Newport News (origin)

Seaford Transfer

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Seaford Transfer INC

USDOT
537377
MC
268065
Based in
Yorktown, VA 23692 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (757) 898-8019 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Of Newport News LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2960425
MC
4335
Based in
Newport News, VA 23606 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (804) 409-0814 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck - Newport News

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nbf Newport News LLC

USDOT
3064471
MC
57163
Based in
Newport News, VA 23606 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (757) 356-2830 Route Verify on FMCSA

United Cartage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Universal Logistics INC

USDOT
1852556
MC
669512
Based in
Newport News, VA 23608 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (757) 223-0700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smd Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Solid Management And Development LLC

USDOT
4162261
MC
1626630
Based in
Newport News, VA 23602 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (917) 767-5259 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3389631
MC
1089178
Based in
Smithfield, VA 23430 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (757) 916-0378 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quantex Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3902896
MC
1438372
Based in
Newport News, VA 23606 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (757) 401-1607 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rely-Ance Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3726517
MC
1313785
Based in
Carrollton, VA 23314 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (757) 329-4995 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 168 movers in Newport News

Near Morristown (destination)

Performance Team-Hudd Transportation-Pilot Freight Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Maersk Logistics & Services USA INC

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
Call (704) 571-2000 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (973) 887-0543 Route Verify on FMCSA

Broadway Limousine

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Broadway Limousine INC

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
Call (973) 515-8808 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (201) 744-4461 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wrist Ship Supply - New Jersey

Licensed interstate

Legal name: East Coast Ship Supply LLC

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
Call (732) 205-9790 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (732) 991-0507 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (973) 227-5964 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (862) 221-9992 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 168 movers in Morristown

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Newport News to Morristown?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,350 to $2,010 for a studio, $1,830 to $2,720 for a one-bedroom, $3,050 to $4,530 for a two-bedroom, $4,870 to $7,250 for a three-bedroom and $6,700 to $9,970 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Morristown from Newport News?

About 330 road miles (280 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 23 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 Virginia 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 Newport News to Morristown?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $490 to $690 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,310 to $1,930. 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 Newport News–Morristown corridor.