Moving from Hartford, CT to Springfield, MA
At about 28 miles, Hartford to Springfield 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. 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 Hartford, CT to Springfield, MA covers about 28 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 1,035 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 28 miles, crews cover Hartford to Springfield 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 Hartford to Springfield
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, Hartford to Springfield
2 movers × 5–7 hours × $43–$54 an hour, plus a $75 travel fee = $505 to $831. The 28 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 Hartford to Springfield
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 1,035 people a year (±330) moved from Hartford County, CT, home to Hartford, to Hampden County, MA, home to Springfield. Going the other way: about 1,976 people a year (±1,038). Movers from Hartford County make up 7.0% of the 14,862 people a year who moved into Hampden County from another county or state.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Hampshire County, MA | 2,185 ±523 |
| Worcester County, MA | 1,300 ±451 |
| Hartford County, CT | 1,035 ±330 |
| Middlesex County, MA | 762 ±234 |
| Suffolk County, MA | 734 ±382 |
Licensed movers at each end
82 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Hartford. 32 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 15.7% of their 83 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 Springfield end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Springfield: Lippincott Van Lines (Winsted, 22 trucks), Pioneer Moving (Chicopee, 10 trucks), Bert Hill Mover (Westfield, 8 trucks), Capitol Relocation & Logistics (South Winder, 7 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 28-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 Hartford to Springfield
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 Springfield
A local move inside Springfield later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $525 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Springfield are Hartford (about 28 mi), Worcester (about 49 mi), New Haven (about 67 mi).
Other routes from Hartford
All routes from Hartford, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Hartford to Portland, ME | ~209 mi | $941 – $1,254 |
Also moving to Springfield: from Worcester, MA, from Warwick, RI, from Boston, MA.
Hartford to Springfield moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Hartford to Springfield, MA?
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 28 miles between the two cities barely matter — hours on site do.
How long does a move from Hartford to Springfield, MA 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 Hartford to Springfield, MA?
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 28 miles because the container fee replaces very little labour.
Is Hartford to Springfield, MA 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 Hartford to Springfield, MA each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 1,035 people a year (margin of error ±330) moved from Hartford County, which contains Hartford, to Hampden County, which contains Springfield.
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.