Newport, RI → Morristown, NJ · Regional long-distance move
About 202 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,570–$3,830, delivery in 1–2 days, 30 carriers on the Newport side and 168 in Morristown.
Moving from Newport to Morristown is a regional long-distance move of roughly 202 road miles, heading west from Rhode Island to New Jersey.
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 $2,570 to $3,830 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 11 min.
On the Newport side there are 30 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (17 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 has a population of about 25,000 and Morristown about 20,000. Morristown is the denser city (7,008 people per square mile versus 3,287 in Newport), 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 | $1,370 | $1,670 | $2,040 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,300 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,570 | $3,140 | $3,830 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,120 | $5,020 | $6,120 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,660 | $6,900 | $8,420 |
$360–$500
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,200–$1,770
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,570–$3,830
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Newport, RI → Morristown, NJ. 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: Robert A Lantz
Legal name: Easy Does It LLC
Legal name: Streamline LLC
Legal name: Michael P Mellar
Legal name: Mgm Express Movers INC
Legal name: Maersk Logistics & Services USA INC
Legal name: Broadway Limousine INC
Legal name: East Coast Ship Supply LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,370 to $2,040 for a studio, $1,540 to $2,300 for a one-bedroom, $2,570 to $3,830 for a two-bedroom, $4,120 to $6,120 for a three-bedroom and $5,660 to $8,420 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 202 road miles (171 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 11 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 Rhode Island 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $360 to $500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,200 to $1,770. 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 Newport–Morristown corridor.