Moving from New Haven, CT to Boston, MA
About 140 miles across a state line, from Connecticut into Massachusetts, 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 New Haven, CT to Boston, MA covers about 140 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $630 – $840 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 340 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 140 miles, about 3 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 $630 – $840. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from New Haven to Boston
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $473 – $630 | $340 – $454 | $227 – $302 |
| 1 bedroom | $567 – $756 | $408 – $544 | $272 – $363 |
| 2 bedrooms | $630 – $840 | $454 – $605 | $302 – $403 |
| 3 bedrooms | $725 – $966 | $522 – $696 | $348 – $464 |
| 4 bedrooms | $819 – $1,092 | $590 – $786 | $393 – $524 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $945 – $1,260 | $680 – $907 | $454 – $605 |
Transport only, for an estimated 140 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, New Haven to Boston
140 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $700. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $630 to $840, 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 New Haven to Boston
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 340 people a year (±135) moved from New Haven County, CT, home to New Haven, to Suffolk County, MA, home to Boston. Going the other way: about 211 people a year (±151). Movers from New Haven County make up 0.5% of the 64,488 people a year who moved into Suffolk County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 9,936 people a year (±1,952) moving from Connecticut to Massachusetts and about 11,612 people a year (±2,586) from Massachusetts to Connecticut — a net gain for Connecticut of about 1,676 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Hartford County, CT | 4,588 ±909 |
| Fairfield County, CT | 4,130 ±601 |
| Middlesex County, CT | 2,124 ±428 |
| New London County, CT | 1,506 ±339 |
| Tolland County, CT | 1,118 ±261 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Middlesex County, MA | 15,398 ±1,386 |
| Norfolk County, MA | 7,422 ±847 |
| Essex County, MA | 2,813 ±534 |
| Plymouth County, MA | 2,372 ±493 |
| Worcester County, MA | 1,552 ±260 |
Licensed movers at each end
59 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of New Haven (111 counting those licensed only inside Connecticut). 33 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 15.5% of their 103 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 · 21 mi | 25 trucks | 13 | 42.9% of 7 |
| Rt Relocation LLCUSDOT 3285714 | Cheshire · 14 mi | 24 trucks | 17 | 0.0% of 8 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Connecticut LLCUSDOT 721238 | Stratford · 15 mi | 13 trucks | 11 | 0.0% of 8 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk and MovingUSDOT 3425378 | Brookfield · 27 mi | 9 trucks | 3 | 33.3% of 3 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 3086533 | Norwalk · 30 mi | 8 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Colonial Moving and StorageUSDOT 3115246 | Berlin · 22 mi | 7 trucks | 9 | 33.3% of 3 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Boston end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Boston: Gentle Giant Moving Company (Winchester, 88 trucks), Olympia Moving & Storage (Watertown Town, 70 trucks), DN Van Lines Moving & Storage (Northborough, 32 trucks), Stairhopper Movers LLC (Everett, 31 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Connecticut into Massachusetts, 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 New Haven to Boston
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 140 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 Boston
A local move inside Boston 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 Boston are Nashua (about 41 mi), Worcester (about 45 mi), Providence (about 48 mi).
Other routes from New Haven
All routes from New Haven, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven to Bridgeport, CT | ~19 mi | $505 – $831 |
| New Haven to Hartford, CT | ~40 mi | $505 – $831 |
| New Haven to New Rochelle, NY | ~61 mi | $505 – $831 |
| New Haven to Mount Vernon, NY | ~64 mi | $505 – $831 |
| New Haven to New York City, NY | ~81 mi | $505 – $831 |
| New Haven to Jersey City, NJ | ~83 mi | $505 – $831 |
| New Haven to Providence, RI | ~100 mi | $505 – $831 |
| New Haven to Manchester, NH | ~162 mi | $729 – $972 |
Also moving to Boston: from Worcester, MA, from Nashua, NH, from Providence, RI, from Warwick, RI.
New Haven to Boston moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Haven to Boston?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 140 miles cost about $473 – $630 for a studio, $630 – $840 for a two-bedroom home and $725 – $966 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from New Haven to Boston take?
The drive is about 3 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 New Haven to Boston?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $302 – $403 for a two-bedroom home, against $630 – $840 with full-service movers; a moving container is $454 – $605.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New Haven to Boston?
Yes. New Haven is in Connecticut and Boston is in Massachusetts, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 59 listed movers within 30 miles of New Haven hold it.
How many people move from New Haven to Boston each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 340 people a year (margin of error ±135) moved from New Haven County, which contains New Haven, to Suffolk County, which contains Boston.
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.