Moving from Connecticut to District of Columbia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Hartford and Washington it is about 354 miles and about 6 hours; the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 277 to 354 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~354 miHartford → Washington
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,593+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
About 1,583 people moved from Connecticut to District of Columbia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,003). Between Hartford and Washington it is about 354 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,593 – $2,124 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 101 movers based in Connecticut hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Connecticut to District of Columbia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,583 people a year (±1,003). Connecticut is the 10th-largest of the 42 states sending people to District of Columbia; District of Columbia took in about 52,701 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield County | District of Columbia | 347 ±164 |
| New Haven County | District of Columbia | 218 ±102 |
| Hartford County | District of Columbia | 211 ±152 |
| Middlesex County | District of Columbia | 131 ±100 |
| New London County | District of Columbia | 113 ±87 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides.
Hartford to Washington, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Connecticut and District of Columbia.
Cost of moving from Connecticut to District of Columbia
At about 354 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,593 – $2,124 for a two-bedroom home and $1,832 – $2,443 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,147 – $1,529; a freight trailer is $765 – $1,020.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,195 – $1,593 | $860 – $1,147 | $573 – $765 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,434 – $1,912 | $1,032 – $1,376 | $688 – $918 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,593 – $2,124 | $1,147 – $1,529 | $765 – $1,020 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,832 – $2,443 | $1,319 – $1,759 | $879 – $1,172 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,071 – $2,761 | $1,491 – $1,988 | $994 – $1,325 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,390 – $3,186 | $1,720 – $2,294 | $1,147 – $1,529 |
Transport only, for an estimated 354 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.
City-to-city routes from Connecticut to District of Columbia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford to Washington | ~277 mi | 1–3 days | $1,247 – $1,662 | $1,433 – $1,911 |
| Bridgeport to Washington | ~300 mi | 1–3 days | $1,350 – $1,800 | $1,553 – $2,070 |
| New Haven to Washington | ~319 mi | 1–3 days | $1,436 – $1,914 | $1,651 – $2,201 |
| Hartford to Washington | ~354 mi | 1–3 days | $1,593 – $2,124 | $1,832 – $2,443 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Connecticut
56 of the 101 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 372 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 36 of 209 vehicle inspections (17.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 47 of 372 driver inspections (12.6%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984Greenwich, CT · USDOT 2396811 | 33 | 4 of 25 | 5 of 33 |
| Siracusa Group Moving AllianceNew Britain, CT · USDOT 352585 | 29 | 2 of 16 | 1 of 29 |
| Lippincott Van LinesWinsted, CT · USDOT 731441 | 27 | 4 of 17 | 3 of 27 |
| Action Moving and Storage and Logistics LLCWest Haven, CT · USDOT 806405 | 23 | 0 of 15 | 1 of 23 |
| Z T E Van LinesVernon Rockville, CT · USDOT 3313395 | 21 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 21 |
| Rt Relocation LLCCheshire, CT · USDOT 3285714 | 17 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 17 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
168 listed household-goods carriers are based in Connecticut, 101 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Connecticut directory ranks them. At the District of Columbia end, 6 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in District of Columbia, moving costs in District of Columbia, or the reverse trip, District of Columbia to Connecticut. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Connecticut
Connecticut to District of Columbia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Connecticut to District of Columbia?
Between the two states' main cities, Hartford and Washington, the distance is about 354 miles. From our model that is $1,593 – $2,124 for a two-bedroom home and $1,832 – $2,443 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,147 – $1,529 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $765 – $1,020. Across the 4 city pairs we price between Connecticut and District of Columbia, distances run from 277 to 354 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Connecticut to District of Columbia take?
Hartford to Washington is about 6 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Connecticut to District of Columbia?
Yes. A move from Connecticut into District of Columbia is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 168 listed movers based in Connecticut, 101 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Connecticut.
What is the cheapest way to move from Connecticut to District of Columbia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $765 – $1,020 for a two-bedroom home over 354 miles against $1,593 – $2,124 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,147 – $1,529, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Connecticut to District of Columbia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,583 people (±1,003) moved from Connecticut to District of Columbia that year. That makes Connecticut the 10th-largest source of new residents for District of Columbia among the states.