Moving from Connecticut to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Hartford and Newark it is about 123 miles and about 2 hours; the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 40 to 123 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~123 miHartford → Newark
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $554+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 2,153 people moved from Connecticut to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,169), and about 5,628 went the other way. Between Hartford and Newark it is about 123 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $554 – $738 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 101 movers based in Connecticut hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Connecticut to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,153 people a year (±1,169), against about 5,628 (±1,617) from New Jersey to Connecticut, so New Jersey loses about 3,475 people a year on this exchange. Connecticut is the 13th-largest of the 41 states sending people to New Jersey; New Jersey took in about 149,816 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven County | Essex County | 377 ±487* |
| Fairfield County | Mercer County | 224 ±182 |
| Fairfield County | Morris County | 187 ±155 |
| Fairfield County | Hudson County | 183 ±96 |
| Fairfield County | Middlesex County | 182 ±108 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Hartford to Newark, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Connecticut and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from Connecticut to New Jersey
At about 123 miles, full-service movers should land around $554 – $738 for a two-bedroom home and $637 – $849 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $399 – $531; a freight trailer is $266 – $354.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $450 – $600 | $315 – $420 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $498 – $664 | $359 – $478 | $239 – $319 |
| 2 bedrooms | $554 – $738 | $399 – $531 | $266 – $354 |
| 3 bedrooms | $637 – $849 | $458 – $611 | $306 – $407 |
| 4 bedrooms | $720 – $959 | $518 – $691 | $345 – $461 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $830 – $1,107 | $598 – $797 | $399 – $531 |
Transport only, for an estimated 123 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.
City-to-city routes from Connecticut to New Jersey
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford to Paterson | ~40 mi | Same day | $505 – $831 | $849 – $1,533 |
| Stamford to Jersey City | ~41 mi | Same day | $505 – $831 | $849 – $1,533 |
| Stamford to Newark | ~46 mi | Same day | $505 – $831 | $849 – $1,533 |
| Bridgeport to Paterson | ~63 mi | Same day | $505 – $831 | $849 – $1,533 |
| Bridgeport to Jersey City | ~64 mi | Same day | $505 – $831 | $849 – $1,533 |
| Bridgeport to Newark | ~70 mi | Same day | $505 – $831 | $849 – $1,533 |
| New Haven to Paterson | ~82 mi | Same day | $505 – $831 | $849 – $1,533 |
| New Haven to Jersey City | ~83 mi | Same day | $505 – $831 | $849 – $1,533 |
| New Haven to Newark | ~89 mi | Same day | $505 – $831 | $849 – $1,533 |
| Hartford to Paterson | ~114 mi | 1–3 days | $513 – $684 | $590 – $787 |
| Hartford to Jersey City | ~118 mi | 1–3 days | $531 – $708 | $611 – $814 |
| Hartford to Newark | ~123 mi | 1–3 days | $554 – $738 | $637 – $849 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Connecticut
56 of the 101 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 372 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 36 of 209 vehicle inspections (17.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 47 of 372 driver inspections (12.6%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984Greenwich, CT · USDOT 2396811 | 33 | 4 of 25 | 5 of 33 |
| Siracusa Group Moving AllianceNew Britain, CT · USDOT 352585 | 29 | 2 of 16 | 1 of 29 |
| Lippincott Van LinesWinsted, CT · USDOT 731441 | 27 | 4 of 17 | 3 of 27 |
| Action Moving and Storage and Logistics LLCWest Haven, CT · USDOT 806405 | 23 | 0 of 15 | 1 of 23 |
| Z T E Van LinesVernon Rockville, CT · USDOT 3313395 | 21 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 21 |
| Rt Relocation LLCCheshire, CT · USDOT 3285714 | 17 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 17 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
168 listed household-goods carriers are based in Connecticut, 101 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Connecticut directory ranks them. At the New Jersey end, 558 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New Jersey, moving costs in New Jersey, or the reverse trip, New Jersey to Connecticut. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Connecticut
Connecticut to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Connecticut to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Hartford and Newark, the distance is about 123 miles. From our model that is $554 – $738 for a two-bedroom home and $637 – $849 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $399 – $531 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $266 – $354. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Connecticut and New Jersey, distances run from 40 to 123 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Connecticut to New Jersey take?
Hartford to Newark is about 2 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Connecticut to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from Connecticut into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 168 listed movers based in Connecticut, 101 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Connecticut.
What is the cheapest way to move from Connecticut to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $266 – $354 for a two-bedroom home over 123 miles against $554 – $738 with full-service movers. A container, about $399 – $531, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Connecticut to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,153 people (±1,169) moved from Connecticut to New Jersey that year, against about 5,628 (±1,617) from New Jersey to Connecticut. That makes Connecticut the 13th-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.