Moving from Connecticut to Ohio
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Hartford and Columbus it is about 645 miles and 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving); the 24 city pairs we price between the two states run from 485 to 756 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.
- ~645 miHartford → Columbus
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,903+2-bedroom, movers
- 24City routes priced
In short
About 1,348 people moved from Connecticut to Ohio in 2024 (Census estimate, ±629), and about 1,491 went the other way. Between Hartford and Columbus it is about 645 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,903 – $3,870 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 101 movers based in Connecticut hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Connecticut to Ohio
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,348 people a year (±629), against about 1,491 (±655) from Ohio to Connecticut, so Ohio loses about 143 people a year on this exchange. Connecticut is the 31st-largest of the 50 states sending people to Ohio; Ohio took in about 197,890 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield County | Franklin County | 197 ±169 |
| Fairfield County | Cuyahoga County | 164 ±165* |
| Hartford County | Montgomery County | 153 ±127 |
| Fairfield County | Hamilton County | 88 ±78 |
| New Haven County | Delaware County | 76 ±105* |
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 Columbus, 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 Ohio.
Cost of moving from Connecticut to Ohio
At about 645 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,903 – $3,870 for a two-bedroom home and $3,338 – $4,450 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,090 – $2,786; a freight trailer is $1,393 – $1,858.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,177 – $2,903 | $1,567 – $2,090 | $1,045 – $1,393 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,612 – $3,483 | $1,881 – $2,508 | $1,254 – $1,672 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,903 – $3,870 | $2,090 – $2,786 | $1,393 – $1,858 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,338 – $4,450 | $2,403 – $3,204 | $1,602 – $2,136 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,773 – $5,031 | $2,717 – $3,622 | $1,811 – $2,415 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,354 – $5,805 | $3,135 – $4,180 | $2,090 – $2,786 |
Transport only, for an estimated 645 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 Ohio
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 Akron | ~485 mi | 3–7 days | $2,183 – $2,910 | $2,510 – $3,347 |
| Stamford to Cleveland | ~495 mi | 3–7 days | $2,228 – $2,970 | $2,562 – $3,416 |
| Bridgeport to Akron | ~505 mi | 3–7 days | $2,273 – $3,030 | $2,613 – $3,485 |
| Bridgeport to Cleveland | ~514 mi | 3–7 days | $2,313 – $3,084 | $2,660 – $3,547 |
| New Haven to Akron | ~521 mi | 3–7 days | $2,345 – $3,126 | $2,696 – $3,595 |
| New Haven to Cleveland | ~530 mi | 3–7 days | $2,385 – $3,180 | $2,743 – $3,657 |
| Hartford to Akron | ~537 mi | 3–7 days | $2,417 – $3,222 | $2,779 – $3,705 |
| Hartford to Cleveland | ~543 mi | 3–7 days | $2,444 – $3,258 | $2,810 – $3,747 |
| Stamford to Columbus | ~586 mi | 3–7 days | $2,637 – $3,516 | $3,033 – $4,043 |
| Stamford to Toledo | ~606 mi | 3–7 days | $2,727 – $3,636 | $3,136 – $4,181 |
| Bridgeport to Columbus | ~608 mi | 3–7 days | $2,736 – $3,648 | $3,146 – $4,195 |
| New Haven to Columbus | ~625 mi | 3–7 days | $2,813 – $3,750 | $3,234 – $4,313 |
| Bridgeport to Toledo | ~626 mi | 3–7 days | $2,817 – $3,756 | $3,240 – $4,319 |
| New Haven to Toledo | ~641 mi | 3–7 days | $2,885 – $3,846 | $3,317 – $4,423 |
| Hartford to Columbus | ~645 mi | 3–7 days | $2,903 – $3,870 | $3,338 – $4,450 |
| Hartford to Toledo | ~653 mi | 3–7 days | $2,939 – $3,918 | $3,379 – $4,506 |
| Stamford to Dayton | ~661 mi | 3–7 days | $2,975 – $3,966 | $3,421 – $4,561 |
| Bridgeport to Dayton | ~683 mi | 3–7 days | $3,074 – $4,098 | $3,535 – $4,713 |
| Stamford to Cincinnati | ~694 mi | 3–7 days | $3,123 – $4,164 | $3,591 – $4,789 |
| New Haven to Dayton | ~701 mi | 3–7 days | $3,155 – $4,206 | $3,628 – $4,837 |
| Bridgeport to Cincinnati | ~716 mi | 3–7 days | $3,222 – $4,296 | $3,705 – $4,940 |
| Hartford to Dayton | ~720 mi | 3–7 days | $3,240 – $4,320 | $3,726 – $4,968 |
| New Haven to Cincinnati | ~734 mi | 3–7 days | $3,303 – $4,404 | $3,798 – $5,065 |
| Hartford to Cincinnati | ~756 mi | 3–7 days | $3,402 – $4,536 | $3,912 – $5,216 |
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 Ohio end, 390 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Ohio, moving costs in Ohio, or the reverse trip, Ohio 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 Ohio moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Connecticut to Ohio?
Between the two states' main cities, Hartford and Columbus, the distance is about 645 miles. From our model that is $2,903 – $3,870 for a two-bedroom home and $3,338 – $4,450 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,090 – $2,786 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,393 – $1,858. Across the 24 city pairs we price between Connecticut and Ohio, distances run from 485 to 756 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Connecticut to Ohio take?
Hartford to Columbus is 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Connecticut to Ohio?
Yes. A move from Connecticut into Ohio 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 Ohio?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,393 – $1,858 for a two-bedroom home over 645 miles against $2,903 – $3,870 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,090 – $2,786, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Connecticut to Ohio each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,348 people (±629) moved from Connecticut to Ohio that year, against about 1,491 (±655) from Ohio to Connecticut. That makes Connecticut the 31st-largest source of new residents for Ohio among the states.