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Springfield, IL → Morristown, NJ · Long-distance move

Movers from Springfield to Morristown

About 946 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,940–$7,350, delivery in 2–5 days, 58 carriers on the Springfield side and 168 in Morristown.

  • 946 miroad distance
  • 17 h 1 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,940–$7,3502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 946 miles (801 straight-line)
Drive time
17 h 1 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
58 (45 interstate)
Movers at destination
168 (119 interstate)

Reverse: Morristown → Springfield

The route from Springfield, IL to Morristown, NJ covers roughly 946 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the 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 $4,940 to $7,350 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 17 h 1 min.

On the Springfield side there are 58 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 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.

Springfield has a population of about 112,989 and Morristown about 20,000. Morristown is the denser city (7,008 people per square mile versus 1,872 in Springfield), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Illinois, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Springfield to Morristown

Full-service estimate for 946 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,980 $2,410 $2,940
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,960 $3,610 $4,410
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,940 $6,020 $7,350
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,900 $9,630 $11,750
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,860 $13,250 $16,160

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,420–$2,010

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

Portable container

$1,860–$2,740

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

Full-service mover

$4,940–$7,350

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 Springfield (origin)

Lightspeed Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3463470
MC
1137096
Based in
Sherman, IL 62684 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
34 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (309) 275-4697 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dodik Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1371987
MC
524365
Based in
Springfield, IL 62704 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (727) 202-5008 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cavalier Cartage Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
874456
MC
519534
Based in
Springfield, IL 62703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (217) 652-2075 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hillier Storage & Moving Co

Licensed interstate
USDOT
607202
MC
292145
Based in
Springfield, IL 62703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (217) 525-8550 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tuxhorn Towing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
732994
MC
769644
Based in
Springfield, IL 62702 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (217) 522-8211 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peters Family Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1750866
MC
641234
Based in
New Berlin, IL 62670 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (217) 341-6189 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prime Moovers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4533601
MC
1797987
Based in
Springfield, IL 62707 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (217) 725-6536 Route Verify on FMCSA

T & T Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4149348
MC
1592549
Based in
Springfield, IL 62703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (920) 841-6516 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 58 movers in Springfield

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 Springfield to Morristown?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,980 to $2,940 for a studio, $2,960 to $4,410 for a one-bedroom, $4,940 to $7,350 for a two-bedroom, $7,900 to $11,750 for a three-bedroom and $10,860 to $16,160 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Morristown from Springfield?

About 946 road miles (801 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 1 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Illinois 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 Springfield to Morristown?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,420 to $2,010 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,860 to $2,740. 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 Springfield–Morristown corridor.