Moving from Connecticut to Florida
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Hartford and Miami it is about 1,382 miles and 3 days on the road (about 25 hours of driving); the 44 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,013 to 1,382 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.
- ~1,382 miHartford → Miami
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,219+2-bedroom, movers
- 44City routes priced
In short
About 9,767 people moved from Connecticut to Florida in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,747), and about 6,040 went the other way. Between Hartford and Miami it is about 1,382 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,219 – $8,292 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 101 movers based in Connecticut hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Connecticut to Florida
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 9,767 people a year (±2,747), against about 6,040 (±2,007) from Florida to Connecticut, so Florida gains about 3,727 people a year on this exchange. Connecticut is the 19th-largest of the 50 states sending people to Florida; Florida took in about 573,876 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield County | Palm Beach County | 934 ±566 |
| Hartford County | Palm Beach County | 452 ±300 |
| Fairfield County | Polk County | 393 ±543* |
| Hartford County | Polk County | 372 ±175 |
| Fairfield County | Miami-Dade County | 306 ±222 |
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. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Hartford to Miami, 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 Florida.
Cost of moving from Connecticut to Florida
At about 1,382 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,219 – $8,292 for a two-bedroom home and $7,152 – $9,536 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,478 – $5,970; a freight trailer is $2,985 – $3,980.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,664 – $6,219 | $3,358 – $4,478 | $2,239 – $2,985 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,597 – $7,463 | $4,030 – $5,373 | $2,687 – $3,582 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,219 – $8,292 | $4,478 – $5,970 | $2,985 – $3,980 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,152 – $9,536 | $5,149 – $6,866 | $3,433 – $4,577 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,085 – $10,780 | $5,821 – $7,761 | $3,881 – $5,174 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,329 – $12,438 | $6,717 – $8,955 | $4,478 – $5,970 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,382 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 Florida
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 13 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford to Jacksonville | ~1,013 mi | 3–7 days | $4,559 – $6,078 | $5,242 – $6,990 |
| Bridgeport to Jacksonville | ~1,034 mi | 3–7 days | $4,653 – $6,204 | $5,351 – $7,135 |
| New Haven to Jacksonville | ~1,051 mi | 3–7 days | $4,730 – $6,306 | $5,439 – $7,252 |
| Stamford to Gainesville | ~1,082 mi | 3–7 days | $4,869 – $6,492 | $5,599 – $7,466 |
| Hartford to Jacksonville | ~1,090 mi | 3–7 days | $4,905 – $6,540 | $5,641 – $7,521 |
| Bridgeport to Gainesville | ~1,103 mi | 3–7 days | $4,964 – $6,618 | $5,708 – $7,611 |
| Stamford to Tallahassee | ~1,105 mi | 3–7 days | $4,973 – $6,630 | $5,718 – $7,625 |
| New Haven to Gainesville | ~1,121 mi | 3–7 days | $5,045 – $6,726 | $5,801 – $7,735 |
| Bridgeport to Tallahassee | ~1,127 mi | 3–7 days | $5,072 – $6,762 | $5,832 – $7,776 |
| Stamford to Orlando | ~1,132 mi | 3–7 days | $5,094 – $6,792 | $5,858 – $7,811 |
| New Haven to Tallahassee | ~1,145 mi | 3–7 days | $5,153 – $6,870 | $5,925 – $7,901 |
| Bridgeport to Orlando | ~1,152 mi | 3–7 days | $5,184 – $6,912 | $5,962 – $7,949 |
| Hartford to Gainesville | ~1,159 mi | 3–7 days | $5,216 – $6,954 | $5,998 – $7,997 |
| New Haven to Orlando | ~1,169 mi | 3–7 days | $5,261 – $7,014 | $6,050 – $8,066 |
| Hartford to Tallahassee | ~1,182 mi | 3–7 days | $5,319 – $7,092 | $6,117 – $8,156 |
| Stamford to Port Saint Lucie | ~1,199 mi | 3–7 days | $5,396 – $7,194 | $6,205 – $8,273 |
| Hartford to Orlando | ~1,208 mi | 7–14 days | $5,436 – $7,248 | $6,251 – $8,335 |
| Stamford to Tampa | ~1,209 mi | 7–14 days | $5,441 – $7,254 | $6,257 – $8,342 |
| Bridgeport to Port Saint Lucie | ~1,217 mi | 7–14 days | $5,477 – $7,302 | $6,298 – $8,397 |
| Stamford to Saint Petersburg | ~1,228 mi | 7–14 days | $5,526 – $7,368 | $6,355 – $8,473 |
| Bridgeport to Tampa | ~1,229 mi | 7–14 days | $5,531 – $7,374 | $6,360 – $8,480 |
| New Haven to Port Saint Lucie | ~1,233 mi | 7–14 days | $5,549 – $7,398 | $6,381 – $8,508 |
| New Haven to Tampa | ~1,246 mi | 7–14 days | $5,607 – $7,476 | $6,448 – $8,597 |
| Bridgeport to Saint Petersburg | ~1,249 mi | 7–14 days | $5,621 – $7,494 | $6,464 – $8,618 |
| New Haven to Saint Petersburg | ~1,266 mi | 7–14 days | $5,697 – $7,596 | $6,552 – $8,735 |
| Hartford to Port Saint Lucie | ~1,273 mi | 7–14 days | $5,729 – $7,638 | $6,588 – $8,784 |
| Stamford to Fort Lauderdale | ~1,281 mi | 7–14 days | $5,765 – $7,686 | $6,629 – $8,839 |
| Hartford to Tampa | ~1,286 mi | 7–14 days | $5,787 – $7,716 | $6,655 – $8,873 |
| Stamford to Cape Coral | ~1,290 mi | 7–14 days | $5,805 – $7,740 | $6,676 – $8,901 |
| Bridgeport to Fort Lauderdale | ~1,299 mi | 7–14 days | $5,846 – $7,794 | $6,722 – $8,963 |
| Stamford to Hialeah | ~1,304 mi | 7–14 days | $5,868 – $7,824 | $6,748 – $8,998 |
| Hartford to Saint Petersburg | ~1,305 mi | 7–14 days | $5,873 – $7,830 | $6,753 – $9,004 |
| Bridgeport to Cape Coral | ~1,309 mi | 7–14 days | $5,891 – $7,854 | $6,774 – $9,032 |
| Stamford to Miami | ~1,309 mi | 7–14 days | $5,891 – $7,854 | $6,774 – $9,032 |
| New Haven to Fort Lauderdale | ~1,314 mi | 7–14 days | $5,913 – $7,884 | $6,800 – $9,067 |
| Bridgeport to Hialeah | ~1,322 mi | 7–14 days | $5,949 – $7,932 | $6,841 – $9,122 |
| New Haven to Cape Coral | ~1,326 mi | 7–14 days | $5,967 – $7,956 | $6,862 – $9,149 |
| Bridgeport to Miami | ~1,327 mi | 7–14 days | $5,972 – $7,962 | $6,867 – $9,156 |
| New Haven to Hialeah | ~1,337 mi | 7–14 days | $6,017 – $8,022 | $6,919 – $9,225 |
| New Haven to Miami | ~1,342 mi | 7–14 days | $6,039 – $8,052 | $6,945 – $9,260 |
| Hartford to Fort Lauderdale | ~1,354 mi | 7–14 days | $6,093 – $8,124 | $7,007 – $9,343 |
| Hartford to Cape Coral | ~1,366 mi | 7–14 days | $6,147 – $8,196 | $7,069 – $9,425 |
| Hartford to Hialeah | ~1,377 mi | 7–14 days | $6,197 – $8,262 | $7,126 – $9,501 |
| Hartford to Miami | ~1,382 mi | 7–14 days | $6,219 – $8,292 | $7,152 – $9,536 |
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 Florida end, 1,652 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Florida, moving costs in Florida, or the reverse trip, Florida 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 Florida moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Connecticut to Florida?
Between the two states' main cities, Hartford and Miami, the distance is about 1,382 miles. From our model that is $6,219 – $8,292 for a two-bedroom home and $7,152 – $9,536 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,478 – $5,970 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,985 – $3,980. Across the 44 city pairs we price between Connecticut and Florida, distances run from 1,013 to 1,382 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Connecticut to Florida take?
Hartford to Miami is 3 days on the road (about 25 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Connecticut to Florida?
Yes. A move from Connecticut into Florida 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 Florida?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,985 – $3,980 for a two-bedroom home over 1,382 miles against $6,219 – $8,292 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,478 – $5,970, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Connecticut to Florida each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 9,767 people (±2,747) moved from Connecticut to Florida that year, against about 6,040 (±2,007) from Florida to Connecticut. That makes Connecticut the 19th-largest source of new residents for Florida among the states.