Moving from Bridgeport, CT to Mount Vernon, NY
At about 45 miles, Bridgeport to Mount Vernon is a local move. Movers bill it by the hour — crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee — so the bill depends on how long loading and unloading take more than on the miles. At 45 miles the drive is on the clock too — under an hour each way — so expect travel time billed above the flat fee. It does cross a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply even though the job is priced like a local one.
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 Mount Vernon, NY covers about 45 miles and is a local move. Full-service movers cost $505 – $831 for a two-bedroom home in our model, done in one day. About 2,023 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 45 miles, crews cover Bridgeport to Mount Vernon in a single day — under an hour on the road — so there is no delivery window to negotiate. What matters is access at both ends — stairs, elevators, how far the truck can park from the door — because every extra hour is billed.
- Move type
- Local move
- Driving
- under an hour
- Usually moves on
- an hourly crew with one truck
- Book ahead
- 1 to 2 weeks
Cost of moving from Bridgeport to Mount Vernon
Priced by the hour; the container and freight columns show what the same hours cost with a lower-rate crew.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Bridgeport to Mount Vernon
2 movers × 5–7 hours × $43–$54 an hour, plus a $75 travel fee = $505 to $831. The 45 miles only enter through the travel fee and drive time. 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 Mount Vernon
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 2,023 people a year (±605) moved from Fairfield County, CT, home to Bridgeport, to Westchester County, NY, home to Mount Vernon. Going the other way: about 4,675 people a year (±1,028). Movers from Fairfield County make up 5.4% of the 37,608 people a year who moved into Westchester County from another county or state.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Bronx County, NY | 7,796 ±1,382 |
| New York County, NY | 5,727 ±831 |
| Kings County, NY | 2,226 ±540 |
| Queens County, NY | 2,098 ±444 |
| Fairfield County, CT | 2,023 ±605 |
Licensed movers at each end
176 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Bridgeport. 71 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.6% of their 361 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska to Connecticut MovingUSDOT 1170363 | Easton · 8 mi | 2,155 trucks | 0 | — |
| 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 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Mount Vernon end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Mount Vernon: Piece of Cake Moving (New York City, 340 trucks), Roadway Moving (New York City, 190 trucks), Great Moving Inc (Staten Island, 70 trucks), Oz Moving & Storage Inc (Yonkers, 35 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Connecticut, so Connecticut rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Connecticut licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Connecticut, so your protection on this 45-mile job is the estimate you sign, which on an hourly job means the rate, the minimum hours and the travel fee in writing. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Bridgeport to Mount Vernon
Get the hourly rate, minimum and travel fee in writing
Local quotes hide in three numbers: the rate per mover per hour (about $43 to $54 for a full-service crew), a minimum number of hours, and a travel or "truck" fee of around $75. Ask for all three before you compare two movers.
Describe the access honestly
A third-floor walk-up, a long carry from the truck, an elevator that needs booking — each adds an hour or more, and on an hourly job that is the whole bill. Tell the mover before they quote, not on the day.
Arriving in Mount Vernon
A local move inside Mount Vernon later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $845 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,560 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Mount Vernon are New Rochelle (about 3 mi), Yonkers (about 4 mi), New York City (about 19 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 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 |
| Bridgeport to Wilmington, DE | ~185 mi | $833 – $1,110 |
Also moving to Mount Vernon: from New Rochelle, NY, from New York City, NY, from Jersey City, NJ, from Newark, NJ.
Bridgeport to Mount Vernon moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Bridgeport to Mount Vernon?
It is billed by the hour. A two-bedroom home with a crew of 2 for 5 to 7 hours comes to about $505 – $831; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is about $849 – $1,533. Both include a travel fee of around $75. The 45 miles between the two cities barely matter — hours on site do.
How long does a move from Bridgeport to Mount Vernon take?
One day. The drive is under an hour, and a local crew loads, drives and unloads in a single shift. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
What is the cheapest way to move from Bridgeport to Mount Vernon?
Do the packing yourself and hire the crew only for loading, driving and unloading. On an hourly job every hour you save is money off the bill, and packing is the slowest part. A container is rarely worth it under 45 miles because the container fee replaces very little labour.
Is Bridgeport to Mount Vernon an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Connecticut, so the move is regulated by Connecticut rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Connecticut requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Bridgeport to Mount Vernon each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 2,023 people a year (margin of error ±605) moved from Fairfield County, which contains Bridgeport, to Westchester County, which contains Mount Vernon.
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.