Moving from Connecticut to Massachusetts
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Hartford and Boston it is about 108 miles and about 2 hours; the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 28 to 183 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.
- ~108 miHartford → Boston
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $486+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 9,936 people moved from Connecticut to Massachusetts in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,952), and about 11,612 went the other way. Between Hartford and Boston it is about 108 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $486 – $648 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 101 movers based in Connecticut hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Connecticut to Massachusetts
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 9,936 people a year (±1,952), against about 11,612 (±2,586) from Massachusetts to Connecticut, so Massachusetts loses about 1,676 people a year on this exchange. Connecticut is the 6th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Massachusetts; Massachusetts took in about 151,762 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford County | Hampden County | 1,035 ±330 |
| Hartford County | Norfolk County | 850 ±592 |
| Fairfield County | Middlesex County | 828 ±228 |
| Hartford County | Middlesex County | 737 ±265 |
| Hartford County | Suffolk County | 518 ±151 |
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 Boston, 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 Massachusetts.
Cost of moving from Connecticut to Massachusetts
At about 108 miles, full-service movers should land around $486 – $648 for a two-bedroom home and $559 – $745 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $350 – $467; a freight trailer is $233 – $311.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $450 – $600 | $315 – $420 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $450 – $600 | $315 – $420 | $225 – $300 |
| 2 bedrooms | $486 – $648 | $350 – $467 | $233 – $311 |
| 3 bedrooms | $559 – $745 | $402 – $537 | $268 – $358 |
| 4 bedrooms | $632 – $842 | $455 – $607 | $303 – $404 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $729 – $972 | $525 – $700 | $350 – $467 |
Transport only, for an estimated 108 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 Massachusetts
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 5 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford to Springfield | ~28 mi | Same day | $505 – $831 | $849 – $1,533 |
| Hartford to Worcester | ~66 mi | Same day | $505 – $831 | $849 – $1,533 |
| New Haven to Springfield | ~67 mi | Same day | $505 – $831 | $849 – $1,533 |
| Bridgeport to Springfield | ~82 mi | Same day | $505 – $831 | $849 – $1,533 |
| New Haven to Worcester | ~102 mi | 1–3 days | $459 – $612 | $528 – $704 |
| Stamford to Springfield | ~102 mi | 1–3 days | $459 – $612 | $528 – $704 |
| Hartford to Boston | ~108 mi | 1–3 days | $486 – $648 | $559 – $745 |
| Bridgeport to Worcester | ~121 mi | 1–3 days | $545 – $726 | $626 – $835 |
| New Haven to Boston | ~140 mi | 1–3 days | $630 – $840 | $725 – $966 |
| Stamford to Worcester | ~143 mi | 1–3 days | $644 – $858 | $740 – $987 |
| Bridgeport to Boston | ~159 mi | 1–3 days | $716 – $954 | $823 – $1,097 |
| Stamford to Boston | ~183 mi | 1–3 days | $824 – $1,098 | $947 – $1,263 |
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 Massachusetts end, 325 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Massachusetts, moving costs in Massachusetts, or the reverse trip, Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Connecticut to Massachusetts?
Between the two states' main cities, Hartford and Boston, the distance is about 108 miles. From our model that is $486 – $648 for a two-bedroom home and $559 – $745 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $350 – $467 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $233 – $311. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Connecticut and Massachusetts, distances run from 28 to 183 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Connecticut to Massachusetts take?
Hartford to Boston is about 2 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 Massachusetts?
Yes. A move from Connecticut into Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $233 – $311 for a two-bedroom home over 108 miles against $486 – $648 with full-service movers. A container, about $350 – $467, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Connecticut to Massachusetts each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 9,936 people (±1,952) moved from Connecticut to Massachusetts that year, against about 11,612 (±2,586) from Massachusetts to Connecticut. That makes Connecticut the 6th-largest source of new residents for Massachusetts among the states.