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Sterling Heights, MI → Morristown, NJ · Long-distance move

Movers from Sterling Heights to Morristown

About 540 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,690–$5,490, delivery in 2–5 days, 754 carriers on the Sterling Heights side and 168 in Morristown.

  • 540 miroad distance
  • 10 h 1 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,690–$5,4902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 540 miles (458 straight-line)
Drive time
10 h 1 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
754 (308 interstate)
Movers at destination
168 (119 interstate)

Reverse: Morristown → Sterling Heights

Moving from Sterling Heights to Morristown is a long-distance move of roughly 540 road miles, heading east from Michigan 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 $3,690 to $5,490 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 10 h 1 min.

On the Sterling Heights side there are 754 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (308 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.

Sterling Heights has a population of about 133,931 and Morristown about 20,000. Morristown is the denser city (7,008 people per square mile versus 3,691 in Sterling Heights), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Michigan, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Sterling Heights to Morristown

Full-service estimate for 540 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,480 $1,800 $2,200
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,210 $2,700 $3,290
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,690 $4,500 $5,490
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,900 $7,200 $8,790
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,120 $9,900 $12,080

Rental truck (DIY)

$850–$1,210

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

Portable container

$1,500–$2,210

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

Full-service mover

$3,690–$5,490

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 Sterling Heights (origin)

Priority Waste

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Priority Waste LLC

USDOT
3097519
Based in
Clinton Township, MI 48038 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
859 trucks, 682 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (586) 228-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Universal

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Universal Intermodal Services INC

USDOT
1162977
MC
468507
Based in
Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
124 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (800) 233-9445 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rzs Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3171509
MC
118718
Based in
Warren, MI 48093 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (586) 343-8680 Route Verify on FMCSA

Standard Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2512112
MC
871317
Based in
Hamtramck, MI 48212 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (800) 982-5240 Route Verify on FMCSA

McClay Transportation USA LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2465324
MC
852043
Based in
Harrison Township, MI 48045 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
96 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (810) 533-8989 Route Verify on FMCSA

General Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1556061
MC
578193
Based in
Warren, MI 48091 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (866) 943-6878 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logistic One LTD

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1339068
MC
515593
Based in
Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (586) 775-0090 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mra

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mobility Resource Associates INC

USDOT
896198
MC
196605
Based in
Madison Heights, MI 48071 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
68 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (248) 629-2929 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 754 movers in Sterling Heights

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 Sterling Heights to Morristown?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,480 to $2,200 for a studio, $2,210 to $3,290 for a one-bedroom, $3,690 to $5,490 for a two-bedroom, $5,900 to $8,790 for a three-bedroom and $8,120 to $12,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Morristown from Sterling Heights?

About 540 road miles (458 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 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 Michigan 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 Sterling Heights to Morristown?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $850 to $1,210 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,500 to $2,210. 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 Sterling Heights–Morristown corridor.