Popular Moving Routesin Connecticut
514 routes out of 4 Connecticut cities, priced by home size from one published model: 6 that stay inside the state, 478 that leave it, and a page for Connecticut to every other state.
Prices are model estimates, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone and nobody pays to be listed.
Connecticut cities with route pages
Each city hub lists every route we price out of it — within Connecticut, regional and long distance — with distance, transit and cost by home size.
Moving within Connecticut
Every pair of Connecticut cities we cover, nearest first. Under 100 miles the job is billed by the hour; past it, on distance and weight. All of them are regulated by Connecticut, not the FMCSA.
| Route | Distance | Drive | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport to New Haven | ~19 mi | < 1 hr | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Bridgeport to Stamford | ~23 mi | < 1 hr | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Hartford to New Haven | ~40 mi | < 1 hr | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| New Haven to Stamford | ~42 mi | < 1 hr | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Bridgeport to Hartford | ~56 mi | 1 hr | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Hartford to Stamford | ~78 mi | 1 hr | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
Leaving Connecticut: the most popular routes
Measured corridors first, then the largest destination metros. Every one crosses a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford to New York City, NY | ~117 mi | 1–3 days | $527 – $702 | $605 – $807 |
| Stamford to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,878 mi | 7–14 days | $12,951 – $17,268 | $14,894 – $19,858 |
| Bridgeport to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,898 mi | 7–14 days | $13,041 – $17,388 | $14,997 – $19,996 |
| New Haven to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,914 mi | 7–14 days | $13,113 – $17,484 | $15,080 – $20,107 |
| Hartford to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,927 mi | 7–14 days | $13,172 – $17,562 | $15,147 – $20,196 |
| Stamford to Chicago, IL | ~852 mi | 3–7 days | $3,834 – $5,112 | $4,409 – $5,879 |
| Bridgeport to Chicago, IL | ~871 mi | 3–7 days | $3,920 – $5,226 | $4,507 – $6,010 |
| New Haven to Chicago, IL | ~886 mi | 3–7 days | $3,987 – $5,316 | $4,585 – $6,113 |
| Hartford to Chicago, IL | ~897 mi | 3–7 days | $4,037 – $5,382 | $4,642 – $6,189 |
| Bridgeport to Dallas, TX | ~1,656 mi | 7–14 days | $7,452 – $9,936 | $8,570 – $11,426 |
| New Haven to Dallas, TX | ~1,675 mi | 7–14 days | $7,538 – $10,050 | $8,668 – $11,557 |
| Hartford to Dallas, TX | ~1,700 mi | 7–14 days | $7,650 – $10,200 | $8,797 – $11,730 |
| Bridgeport to Houston, TX | ~1,714 mi | 7–14 days | $7,713 – $10,284 | $8,870 – $11,827 |
| New Haven to Houston, TX | ~1,733 mi | 7–14 days | $7,799 – $10,398 | $8,968 – $11,958 |
| Hartford to Houston, TX | ~1,762 mi | 7–14 days | $7,929 – $10,572 | $9,118 – $12,158 |
Connecticut to every other state
Nearest first, measured between each state's main city and Connecticut's. Each page prices every city pair between the two states and lists the interstate carriers based in Connecticut.
What moving from Connecticut costs, by distance
One model for every route: hourly inside 100 miles, distance × home size × service past it. Full-service movers, transport only.
| Distance | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Across town (hourly) | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 500 miles | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,588 – $3,450 |
| 1,000 miles | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| 2,000 miles | $9,000 – $12,000 | $10,350 – $13,800 |
The Connecticut moving cost guide has city-by-city local rates; licensed movers in Connecticut lists the largest carriers with USDOT numbers.
Connecticut moving routes FAQ
How much does it cost to move within Connecticut?
Across town it is hourly: about $40 to $50 per mover per hour plus around $75 travel, which puts a two-bedroom home at $475 – $775. Between Connecticut cities we price 6 pairs, from Bridgeport to New Haven at about 19 miles ($475 – $775 for two bedrooms) to Hartford to Stamford at about 78 miles ($475 – $775).
How much does it cost to move out of Connecticut?
It depends almost entirely on distance. From our model a two-bedroom home is $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000, with full-service movers. The nearest state by main city is Rhode Island at about 76 miles; the farthest is Hawaii at about 5,843. Every Connecticut-to-state page prices the exact pair.
Is a move inside Connecticut regulated the same way as one that leaves it?
No. A move that stays inside Connecticut is regulated by the state: what the mover must hold, how it may estimate and what valuation it must offer are set at state level. The moment the truck crosses a state line the FMCSA's rules apply — active interstate authority, a written estimate before loading, the 110% cap on non-binding estimates and an arbitration programme. Ask which set applies before you compare quotes.
How many licensed movers are based in Connecticut?
169 household-goods carriers based in Connecticut are active on the FMCSA register (pulled 2026-09-23). We list the largest by fleet with USDOT and MC numbers so you can read a safety record before you call.