Moving from New Haven, CT to Burlington, VT
About 256 miles across a state line, from Connecticut into Vermont, 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 Burlington, VT covers about 256 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,152 – $1,536 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 303 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 256 miles, about 5 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 $1,152 – $1,536. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 5 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from New Haven to Burlington
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $864 – $1,152 | $622 – $829 | $415 – $553 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,037 – $1,382 | $746 – $995 | $498 – $664 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,152 – $1,536 | $829 – $1,106 | $553 – $737 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,325 – $1,766 | $954 – $1,272 | $636 – $848 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,498 – $1,997 | $1,078 – $1,438 | $719 – $958 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,728 – $2,304 | $1,244 – $1,659 | $829 – $1,106 |
Transport only, for an estimated 256 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 Burlington
256 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,280. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,152 to $1,536, 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 Burlington
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 303 people a year (±297) moved from New Haven County, CT, home to New Haven, to Chittenden County, VT, home to Burlington. Going the other way: about 90 people a year (±67). Movers from New Haven County make up 2.3% of the 13,333 people a year who moved into Chittenden County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 909 people a year (±626) moving from Connecticut to Vermont and about 835 people a year (±566) from Vermont to Connecticut — a net gain for Vermont of about 74 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 |
|---|---|
| Addison County, VT | 874 ±372 |
| Franklin County, VT | 777 ±264 |
| Middlesex County, MA | 662 ±184 |
| Washington County, VT | 512 ±189 |
| Windsor County, VT | 434 ±320 |
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 Burlington end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Burlington: Action Moving and Storage Inc (Colchester, 35 trucks), Booska World Wide Movers (South Burlington, 10 trucks), McLure Moving & Storage (Essex Junction, 9 trucks), Sargent's Moving (Morrisville, 4 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Connecticut into Vermont, 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 Burlington
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 256 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 Burlington
A local move inside Burlington later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Burlington are Montpelier (about 41 mi), Schenectady (about 140 mi), Albany (about 150 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 Boston, MA | ~140 mi | $630 – $840 |
Also moving to Burlington: from Montpelier, VT, from Boston, MA, from Hartford, CT, from Bridgeport, CT.
New Haven to Burlington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Haven to Burlington?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 256 miles cost about $864 – $1,152 for a studio, $1,152 – $1,536 for a two-bedroom home and $1,325 – $1,766 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from New Haven to Burlington take?
The drive is about 5 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 Burlington?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $553 – $737 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,152 – $1,536 with full-service movers; a moving container is $829 – $1,106.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New Haven to Burlington?
Yes. New Haven is in Connecticut and Burlington is in Vermont, 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 Burlington each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 303 people a year (margin of error ±297) moved from New Haven County, which contains New Haven, to Chittenden County, which contains Burlington.
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.