Moving from New Haven, CT to Jacksonville, FL
About 1,051 miles across a state line, from Connecticut into Florida, 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 Jacksonville, FL covers about 1,051 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,730 – $6,306 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 258 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,051 miles between Connecticut and Florida, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $4,730 – $6,306 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from New Haven to Jacksonville
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,547 – $4,730 | $2,554 – $3,405 | $1,703 – $2,270 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,257 – $5,675 | $3,065 – $4,086 | $2,043 – $2,724 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,730 – $6,306 | $3,405 – $4,540 | $2,270 – $3,027 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,439 – $7,252 | $3,916 – $5,221 | $2,611 – $3,481 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,148 – $8,198 | $4,427 – $5,902 | $2,951 – $3,935 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,094 – $9,459 | $5,108 – $6,810 | $3,405 – $4,540 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,051 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 Jacksonville
1,051 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,255. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,730 to $6,306, 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 Jacksonville
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 258 people a year (±168) moved from New Haven County, CT, home to New Haven, to Duval County, FL, home to Jacksonville. Too few went the other way to estimate. Movers from New Haven County make up 0.5% of the 49,529 people a year who moved into Duval County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 9,767 people a year (±2,747) moving from Connecticut to Florida and about 6,040 people a year (±2,007) from Florida to Connecticut — a net gain for Florida of about 3,727 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 |
|---|---|
| Clay County, FL | 3,892 ±982 |
| St. Johns County, FL | 3,041 ±580 |
| Leon County, FL | 1,883 ±680 |
| Orange County, FL | 1,707 ±643 |
| Hillsborough County, FL | 1,459 ±919 |
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 Jacksonville end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Jacksonville: Suddath Workplace Solutions (Jacksonville, 193 trucks), Reads Moving Systems of Florida Inc (Jacksonville, 36 trucks), American Safety Movers Inc (Jacksonville, 30 trucks), All My Sons Moving & Storage of Jacksonville LLC (Jacksonville, 12 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Connecticut into Florida, 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 Jacksonville
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 1,051 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Jacksonville
A local move inside Jacksonville later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Jacksonville are Gainesville (about 71 mi), Orlando (about 145 mi), Savannah (about 146 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 Jacksonville: from Gainesville, FL, from Orlando, FL, from Savannah, GA, from Tallahassee, FL.
New Haven to Jacksonville moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Haven to Jacksonville?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,051 miles cost about $3,547 – $4,730 for a studio, $4,730 – $6,306 for a two-bedroom home and $5,439 – $7,252 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from New Haven to Jacksonville take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from New Haven to Jacksonville?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,270 – $3,027 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,730 – $6,306 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,405 – $4,540.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New Haven to Jacksonville?
Yes. New Haven is in Connecticut and Jacksonville is in Florida, 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 Jacksonville each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 258 people a year (margin of error ±168) moved from New Haven County, which contains New Haven, to Duval County, which contains Jacksonville.
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.