Moving from Hartford, CT to Philadelphia, PA
About 211 miles across a state line, from Connecticut into Pennsylvania, 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 Philadelphia, PA covers about 211 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $950 – $1,266 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 207 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 211 miles, about 4 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $950 – $1,266. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Hartford to Philadelphia
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $712 – $950 | $513 – $684 | $342 – $456 |
| 1 bedroom | $855 – $1,139 | $615 – $820 | $410 – $547 |
| 2 bedrooms | $950 – $1,266 | $684 – $912 | $456 – $608 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,092 – $1,456 | $786 – $1,048 | $524 – $699 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,234 – $1,646 | $889 – $1,185 | $592 – $790 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,424 – $1,899 | $1,025 – $1,367 | $684 – $912 |
Transport only, for an estimated 211 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 Philadelphia
211 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,055. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $950 to $1,266, 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 Philadelphia
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 207 people a year (±129) moved from Hartford County, CT, home to Hartford, to Philadelphia County, PA, home to Philadelphia. Going the other way: about 69 people a year (±72). Movers from Hartford County make up 0.3% of the 67,261 people a year who moved into Philadelphia County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 4,704 people a year (±1,560) moving from Connecticut to Pennsylvania and about 2,175 people a year (±835) from Pennsylvania to Connecticut — a net gain for Pennsylvania of about 2,529 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 |
|---|---|
| Montgomery County, PA | 6,964 ±711 |
| Delaware County, PA | 5,131 ±857 |
| Bucks County, PA | 4,654 ±928 |
| Camden County, NJ | 3,114 ±777 |
| Kings County, NY | 2,379 ±681 |
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 Philadelphia end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Philadelphia: Flower Transfer Logistics (Sewell, 134 trucks), Wayne Moving and Storage (West Chester, 28 trucks), ABC Pro Movers Inc (Philadelphia, 26 trucks), Hughes Relocation Services Inc (Lansdale, 21 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Connecticut into Pennsylvania, 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 Philadelphia
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 211 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Philadelphia
A local move inside Philadelphia later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $495 – $817 for a two-bedroom home and $831 – $1,506 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Philadelphia are Wilmington (about 29 mi), Allentown (about 56 mi), Dover (about 68 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 Philadelphia: from Wilmington, DE, from Allentown, PA, from Dover, DE, from Newark, NJ.
Hartford to Philadelphia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Hartford to Philadelphia?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 211 miles cost about $712 – $950 for a studio, $950 – $1,266 for a two-bedroom home and $1,092 – $1,456 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Hartford to Philadelphia take?
The drive is about 4 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Hartford to Philadelphia?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $456 – $608 for a two-bedroom home, against $950 – $1,266 with full-service movers; a moving container is $684 – $912.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Hartford to Philadelphia?
Yes. Hartford is in Connecticut and Philadelphia is in Pennsylvania, 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 Philadelphia each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 207 people a year (margin of error ±129) moved from Hartford County, which contains Hartford, to Philadelphia County, which contains Philadelphia.
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.