Moving from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA
About 175 miles across a state line, from Connecticut into Pennsylvania, 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 Philadelphia, PA covers about 175 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $788 – $1,050 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 274 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 175 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 $788 – $1,050. 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 Philadelphia
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $591 – $788 | $425 – $567 | $284 – $378 |
| 1 bedroom | $709 – $945 | $510 – $680 | $340 – $454 |
| 2 bedrooms | $788 – $1,050 | $567 – $756 | $378 – $504 |
| 3 bedrooms | $906 – $1,207 | $652 – $869 | $435 – $580 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,024 – $1,365 | $737 – $983 | $491 – $655 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,181 – $1,575 | $851 – $1,134 | $567 – $756 |
Transport only, for an estimated 175 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 Philadelphia
175 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $875. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $788 to $1,050, 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 Philadelphia
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 274 people a year (±166) moved from New Haven County, CT, home to New Haven, to Philadelphia County, PA, home to Philadelphia. Going the other way: about 218 people a year (±139). Movers from New Haven County make up 0.4% of the 67,261 people a year who moved into Philadelphia County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 4,704 people a year (±1,560) moving from Connecticut to Pennsylvania and about 2,175 people a year (±835) from Pennsylvania to Connecticut — a net gain for Pennsylvania of about 2,529 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 |
|---|---|
| Montgomery County, PA | 6,964 ±711 |
| Delaware County, PA | 5,131 ±857 |
| Bucks County, PA | 4,654 ±928 |
| Camden County, NJ | 3,114 ±777 |
| Kings County, NY | 2,379 ±681 |
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 Philadelphia end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Philadelphia: Flower Transfer Logistics (Sewell, 134 trucks), Wayne Moving and Storage (West Chester, 28 trucks), ABC Pro Movers Inc (Philadelphia, 26 trucks), Hughes Relocation Services Inc (Lansdale, 21 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Connecticut into Pennsylvania, 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 Philadelphia
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 175 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 Philadelphia
A local move inside Philadelphia later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $495 – $817 for a two-bedroom home and $831 – $1,506 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Philadelphia are Wilmington (about 29 mi), Allentown (about 56 mi), Dover (about 68 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 Philadelphia: from Wilmington, DE, from Allentown, PA, from Dover, DE, from Newark, NJ.
New Haven to Philadelphia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Haven to Philadelphia?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 175 miles cost about $591 – $788 for a studio, $788 – $1,050 for a two-bedroom home and $906 – $1,207 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from New Haven to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $378 – $504 for a two-bedroom home, against $788 – $1,050 with full-service movers; a moving container is $567 – $756.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New Haven to Philadelphia?
Yes. New Haven is in Connecticut and Philadelphia is in Pennsylvania, 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 Philadelphia each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 274 people a year (margin of error ±166) moved from New Haven County, which contains New Haven, to Philadelphia County, which contains Philadelphia.
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.