Moving from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC
About 319 miles across a state line, from Connecticut into District of Columbia, 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 Washington, DC covers about 319 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,436 – $1,914 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 218 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 319 miles, about 6 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 $1,436 – $1,914. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 6 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from New Haven to Washington
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,077 – $1,436 | $775 – $1,034 | $517 – $689 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,292 – $1,723 | $930 – $1,240 | $620 – $827 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,436 – $1,914 | $1,034 – $1,378 | $689 – $919 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,651 – $2,201 | $1,189 – $1,585 | $792 – $1,057 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,866 – $2,488 | $1,344 – $1,792 | $896 – $1,194 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,153 – $2,871 | $1,550 – $2,067 | $1,034 – $1,378 |
Transport only, for an estimated 319 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 Washington
319 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,595. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,436 to $1,914, 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 Washington
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 218 people a year (±102) moved from New Haven County, CT, home to New Haven, to District of Columbia, DC, home to Washington. Going the other way: about 140 people a year (±92). Movers from New Haven County make up 0.4% of the 56,680 people a year who moved into District of Columbia from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,583 people a year (±1,003) moving from Connecticut to District of Columbia.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Prince George's County, MD | 5,604 ±979 |
| Montgomery County, MD | 4,380 ±582 |
| Arlington County, VA | 2,881 ±512 |
| Fairfax County, VA | 2,217 ±690 |
| Middlesex County, MA | 1,538 ±527 |
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 Washington end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Washington: JK Moving Services (Sterling, 173 trucks), Eagle Van Lines Inc (Temple Hills, 72 trucks), Town and Country Movers Inc (Gaithersburg, 64 trucks), A&A Transfer LLC (Chantilly, 62 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Connecticut into District of Columbia, 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 Washington
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 319 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 Washington
A local move inside Washington later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $525 – $873 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,614 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Washington are Arlington (about 4 mi), Annapolis (about 35 mi), Baltimore (about 42 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 Washington: from Arlington, VA, from Annapolis, MD, from Baltimore, MD, from Richmond, VA.
New Haven to Washington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Haven to Washington?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 319 miles cost about $1,077 – $1,436 for a studio, $1,436 – $1,914 for a two-bedroom home and $1,651 – $2,201 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from New Haven to Washington take?
The drive is about 6 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 Washington?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $689 – $919 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,436 – $1,914 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,034 – $1,378.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New Haven to Washington?
Yes. New Haven is in Connecticut and Washington is in District of Columbia, 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 Washington each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 218 people a year (margin of error ±102) moved from New Haven County, which contains New Haven, to District of Columbia, which contains Washington.
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.