Ukiah, CA → Morristown, NJ · Cross-country move

Movers from Ukiah to Morristown

About 3,008 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,890–$14,720, delivery in 7–14 days, 15 carriers on the Ukiah side and 168 in Morristown.

3,008 miroad distance
52 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$9,890–$14,7202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Ukiah, California
To: Morristown, New Jersey
Road distance: ≈ 3,008 miles (2,549 straight-line)
Drive time: 52 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 15 (3 interstate)
Movers at destination: 168 (119 interstate)

Reverse: Morristown → Ukiah

Morristown sits about 3,008 miles east of Ukiah, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to New Jersey that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $9,890 to $14,720 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 52 hours (6 driving days).

On the Ukiah side there are 15 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (3 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.

Ukiah has a population of about 17,000 and Morristown about 20,000. Morristown is the denser city (7,008 people per square mile versus 3,484 in Ukiah), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in New Jersey than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Ukiah to Morristown

Full-service estimate for 3,008 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,960	$4,830	$5,890
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,940	$7,240	$8,830
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$9,890	$12,060	$14,720
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$15,830	$19,300	$23,550
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$21,760	$26,540	$32,380

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,140–$5,850

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

Portable container

$3,700–$5,450

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

Full-service mover

$9,890–$14,720

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Ukiah (origin)

Gentle Hands Moving

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Alfred W Lee

USDOT: 1827764
MC: 850930
Based in: Redwood Valley, CA 95470 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (707) 937-4444 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hiatt And Hiatt

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Hiatt Logging INC

USDOT: 2603700
Based in: Boonville, CA 95415 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (707) 895-3661 Route Verify on FMCSA

North American Organics LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3221898
Based in: Redwood Vly, CA 95470 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (707) 485-7947 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kleon Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4479802
MC: 1769150
Based in: Ukiah, CA 95482 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (707) 671-5989 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pbs Transport LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4324101
Based in: Redwood Valley, CA 95470 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (707) 367-3276 Route Verify on FMCSA

Norcal Lastmile LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3299864
MC: 1047841
Based in: Fort Bragg, CA 95437 (33 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 34 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (817) 291-5049 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alder Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jayson I Berger

USDOT: 2808819
MC: 942674
Based in: Fort Bragg, CA 95437 (33 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (707) 964-7917 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gold Coast Freight INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4271838
MC: 1659135
Based in: Clearlake, CA 95422 (32 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (925) 844-3247 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 15 movers in Ukiah

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 Ukiah to Morristown?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,960 to $5,890 for a studio, $5,940 to $8,830 for a one-bedroom, $9,890 to $14,720 for a two-bedroom, $15,830 to $23,550 for a three-bedroom and $21,760 to $32,380 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Morristown from Ukiah?

About 3,008 road miles (2,549 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 52 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 California 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 Ukiah to Morristown?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,140 to $5,850 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,700 to $5,450. 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 Ukiah–Morristown corridor.