Moving from Bridgeport, CT to Ann Arbor, MI
About 640 miles across a state line, from Connecticut into Michigan, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Bridgeport, CT to Ann Arbor, MI covers about 640 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,880 – $3,840 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 193 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 640 miles between Connecticut and Michigan, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,880 – $3,840 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Bridgeport to Ann Arbor
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,160 – $2,880 | $1,555 – $2,074 | $1,037 – $1,382 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,592 – $3,456 | $1,866 – $2,488 | $1,244 – $1,659 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,880 – $3,840 | $2,074 – $2,765 | $1,382 – $1,843 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,312 – $4,416 | $2,385 – $3,180 | $1,590 – $2,120 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,744 – $4,992 | $2,696 – $3,594 | $1,797 – $2,396 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,320 – $5,760 | $3,110 – $4,147 | $2,074 – $2,765 |
Transport only, for an estimated 640 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Bridgeport to Ann Arbor
640 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,200. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,880 to $3,840, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Bridgeport to Ann Arbor
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 193 people a year (±84) moved from Fairfield County, CT, home to Bridgeport, to Washtenaw County, MI, home to Ann Arbor. Too few went the other way to estimate. Movers from Fairfield County make up 0.6% of the 34,209 people a year who moved into Washtenaw County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 434 people a year (±280) moving from Connecticut to Michigan and about 230 people a year (±249) from Michigan to Connecticut — a net gain for Michigan of about 204 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| New Haven County, CT | 7,763 ±1,132 |
| Hartford County, CT | 3,016 ±509 |
| Westchester County, NY | 2,023 ±605 |
| New York County, NY | 1,999 ±471 |
| Litchfield County, CT | 1,852 ±515 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Wayne County, MI | 6,351 ±753 |
| Oakland County, MI | 3,405 ±506 |
| Cook County, IL | 962 ±198 |
| Ingham County, MI | 800 ±223 |
| Livingston County, MI | 796 ±269 |
Licensed movers at each end
83 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Bridgeport (176 counting those licensed only inside Connecticut). 51 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 17.0% of their 335 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedowitz Machinery MoversUSDOT 357223 | Hauppauge · 26 mi | 67 trucks | 81 | 36.4% of 33 |
| Clancy Relocation & LogisticsUSDOT 265038 | Patterson · 30 mi | 56 trucks | 49 | 2.6% of 38 |
| Plycon Transportation GroupUSDOT 331582 | Kings Park · 21 mi | 41 trucks | 85 | 17.6% of 51 |
| College Hunks MovingUSDOT 2177516 | Hauppauge · 26 mi | 24 trucks | 74 | 14.6% of 41 |
| Rt Relocation LLCUSDOT 3285714 | Cheshire · 27 mi | 24 trucks | 17 | 0.0% of 8 |
| Liberty Moving & Storage Company IncUSDOT 325439 | Commack · 24 mi | 20 trucks | 27 | 31.6% of 19 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Ann Arbor end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Ann Arbor: Corrigan Moving Systems Premier Relocations (Dearborn, 245 trucks), Imlach Movers Inc (Trenton, 45 trucks), Morse Moving & Storage Inc (Romulus, 43 trucks), Rose Moving & Storage (Canton, 42 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Connecticut into Michigan, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Bridgeport to Ann Arbor
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 640 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Ann Arbor
A local move inside Ann Arbor later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $747 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,371 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Ann Arbor are Detroit (about 42 mi), Toledo (about 52 mi), Lansing (about 60 mi).
Other routes from Bridgeport
All routes from Bridgeport, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport to New Haven, CT | ~19 mi | $505 – $831 |
| Bridgeport to Mount Vernon, NY | ~45 mi | $505 – $831 |
| Bridgeport to Hartford, CT | ~56 mi | $505 – $831 |
| Bridgeport to New York City, NY | ~62 mi | $505 – $831 |
| Bridgeport to Jersey City, NJ | ~64 mi | $505 – $831 |
| Bridgeport to Providence, RI | ~119 mi | $536 – $714 |
| Bridgeport to Philadelphia, PA | ~156 mi | $702 – $936 |
| Bridgeport to Boston, MA | ~159 mi | $716 – $954 |
Also moving to Ann Arbor: from Detroit, MI, from Toledo, OH, from Lansing, MI, from Grand Rapids, MI.
Bridgeport to Ann Arbor moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Bridgeport to Ann Arbor?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 640 miles cost about $2,160 – $2,880 for a studio, $2,880 – $3,840 for a two-bedroom home and $3,312 – $4,416 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Bridgeport to Ann Arbor take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Bridgeport to Ann Arbor?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,382 – $1,843 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,880 – $3,840 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,074 – $2,765.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Bridgeport to Ann Arbor?
Yes. Bridgeport is in Connecticut and Ann Arbor is in Michigan, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 83 listed movers within 30 miles of Bridgeport hold it.
How many people move from Bridgeport to Ann Arbor each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 193 people a year (margin of error ±84) moved from Fairfield County, which contains Bridgeport, to Washtenaw County, which contains Ann Arbor.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.