Moving from Hartford, CT to McKinney, TX
About 1,674 miles across a state line, from Connecticut into Texas, 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 Hartford, CT to McKinney, TX covers about 1,674 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $7,533 – $10,044 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 119 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,674 miles from Connecticut to Texas. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $7,533 – $10,044 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 4 days on the road (about 30 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Hartford to McKinney
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,650 – $7,533 | $4,068 – $5,424 | $2,712 – $3,616 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,780 – $9,040 | $4,881 – $6,509 | $3,254 – $4,339 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,533 – $10,044 | $5,424 – $7,232 | $3,616 – $4,821 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,663 – $11,551 | $6,237 – $8,316 | $4,158 – $5,544 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,793 – $13,057 | $7,051 – $9,401 | $4,701 – $6,267 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,300 – $15,066 | $8,136 – $10,848 | $5,424 – $7,232 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,674 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, Hartford to McKinney
1,674 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $8,370. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $7,533 to $10,044, 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 Hartford to McKinney
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 119 people a year (±117) moved from Hartford County, CT, home to Hartford, to Collin County, TX, home to McKinney. Going the other way: about 37 people a year (±47). Movers from Hartford County make up 0.2% of the 75,099 people a year who moved into Collin County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 4,022 people a year (±1,402) moving from Connecticut to Texas and about 1,462 people a year (±627) from Texas to Connecticut — a net gain for Texas of about 2,560 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| New Haven County, CT | 3,822 ±590 |
| Tolland County, CT | 3,784 ±779 |
| Middlesex County, CT | 2,797 ±626 |
| New London County, CT | 1,886 ±1,244 |
| Fairfield County, CT | 1,744 ±374 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Dallas County, TX | 18,851 ±1,674 |
| Denton County, TX | 9,607 ±1,325 |
| Tarrant County, TX | 2,329 ±594 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 2,067 ±969 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 2,000 ±1,598 |
Licensed movers at each end
45 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Hartford (82 counting those licensed only inside Connecticut). 27 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 14.1% of their 78 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT Moving and StorageUSDOT 175772 | Southington · 15 mi | 25 trucks | 13 | 42.9% of 7 |
| Rt Relocation LLCUSDOT 3285714 | Cheshire · 21 mi | 24 trucks | 17 | 0.0% of 8 |
| Lippincott Van LinesUSDOT 731441 | Winsted · 25 mi | 22 trucks | 27 | 23.5% of 17 |
| Pioneer MovingUSDOT 3733749 | Chicopee · 26 mi | 10 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Bert Hill MoverUSDOT 55266 | Westfield · 27 mi | 8 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Capitol Relocation & LogisticsUSDOT 3647953 | South Winder · 7 mi | 7 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 2 |
How these figures are calculated
At the McKinney end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of McKinney: Atlantic Relocation Systems (Carrollton, 72 trucks), Suddath Moving & Storage (Coppell, 65 trucks), Armstrong Relocation (Carrollton, 54 trucks), Santana Moving & Storage LLC (Fate, 42 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Connecticut into Texas, 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 Hartford to McKinney
Insist on a survey
Over 1,674 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 1,674 miles of handling.
Arriving in McKinney
A local move inside McKinney later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from McKinney are Plano (about 13 mi), Garland (about 24 mi), Dallas (about 35 mi).
Other routes from Hartford
All routes from Hartford, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford to Springfield, MA | ~28 mi | $505 – $831 |
| Hartford to New Haven, CT | ~40 mi | $505 – $831 |
| Hartford to Bridgeport, CT | ~56 mi | $505 – $831 |
| Hartford to Worcester, MA | ~66 mi | $505 – $831 |
| Hartford to Providence, RI | ~76 mi | $505 – $831 |
| Hartford to Yonkers, NY | ~100 mi | $505 – $831 |
| Hartford to Boston, MA | ~108 mi | $486 – $648 |
| Hartford to New York City, NY | ~117 mi | $527 – $702 |
Also moving to McKinney: from Dallas, TX, from Arlington, TX, from Norman, OK, from Oklahoma City, OK.
Hartford to McKinney moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Hartford to McKinney?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,674 miles cost about $5,650 – $7,533 for a studio, $7,533 – $10,044 for a two-bedroom home and $8,663 – $11,551 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Hartford to McKinney take?
The drive is 4 days on the road (about 30 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Hartford to McKinney?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $3,616 – $4,821 for a two-bedroom home, against $7,533 – $10,044 with full-service movers; a moving container is $5,424 – $7,232.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Hartford to McKinney?
Yes. Hartford is in Connecticut and McKinney is in Texas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 45 listed movers within 30 miles of Hartford hold it.
How many people move from Hartford to McKinney each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 119 people a year (margin of error ±117) moved from Hartford County, which contains Hartford, to Collin County, which contains McKinney.
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.