Moving from Connecticutto Pennsylvania
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Hartford and Philadelphia it is about 211 miles and about 4 hours; the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 123 to 457 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Hartford to Philadelphia, 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 Pennsylvania.
Cost of moving from Connecticut to Pennsylvania
At about 211 miles, full-service movers should land around $950 – $1,266 for a two-bedroom home and $1,092 – $1,456 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $684 – $912; a freight trailer is $456 – $608.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $712 – $950 | $513 – $684 | $342 – $456 |
| 1 bedroom | $855 – $1,139 | $615 – $820 | $410 – $547 |
| 2 bedrooms | $950 – $1,266 | $684 – $912 | $456 – $608 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,092 – $1,456 | $786 – $1,048 | $524 – $699 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,234 – $1,646 | $889 – $1,185 | $592 – $790 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,424 – $1,899 | $1,025 – $1,367 | $684 – $912 |
Transport only, for an estimated 211 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 Pennsylvania
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 10 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford to Allentown | ~123 mi | 1–3 days | $554 – $738 | $637 – $849 |
| Stamford to Philadelphia | ~133 mi | 1–3 days | $599 – $798 | $688 – $918 |
| Bridgeport to Allentown | ~146 mi | 1–3 days | $657 – $876 | $756 – $1,007 |
| Bridgeport to Philadelphia | ~156 mi | 1–3 days | $702 – $936 | $807 – $1,076 |
| New Haven to Allentown | ~165 mi | 1–3 days | $743 – $990 | $854 – $1,138 |
| New Haven to Philadelphia | ~175 mi | 1–3 days | $788 – $1,050 | $906 – $1,207 |
| Hartford to Allentown | ~194 mi | 1–3 days | $873 – $1,164 | $1,004 – $1,339 |
| Hartford to Philadelphia | ~211 mi | 1–3 days | $950 – $1,266 | $1,092 – $1,456 |
| Stamford to Harrisburg | ~214 mi | 1–3 days | $963 – $1,284 | $1,107 – $1,477 |
| Bridgeport to Harrisburg | ~237 mi | 1–3 days | $1,067 – $1,422 | $1,226 – $1,635 |
| New Haven to Harrisburg | ~255 mi | 1–3 days | $1,148 – $1,530 | $1,320 – $1,760 |
| Hartford to Harrisburg | ~283 mi | 1–3 days | $1,274 – $1,698 | $1,465 – $1,953 |
| Stamford to Pittsburgh | ~398 mi | 1–3 days | $1,791 – $2,388 | $2,060 – $2,746 |
| Stamford to Erie | ~404 mi | 3–7 days | $1,818 – $2,424 | $2,091 – $2,788 |
| Bridgeport to Pittsburgh | ~419 mi | 3–7 days | $1,886 – $2,514 | $2,168 – $2,891 |
| Bridgeport to Erie | ~421 mi | 3–7 days | $1,895 – $2,526 | $2,179 – $2,905 |
| New Haven to Erie | ~435 mi | 3–7 days | $1,958 – $2,610 | $2,251 – $3,001 |
| New Haven to Pittsburgh | ~437 mi | 3–7 days | $1,967 – $2,622 | $2,261 – $3,015 |
| Hartford to Erie | ~445 mi | 3–7 days | $2,003 – $2,670 | $2,303 – $3,070 |
| Hartford to Pittsburgh | ~457 mi | 3–7 days | $2,057 – $2,742 | $2,365 – $3,153 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 211 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Connecticut
169 household-goods carriers in Connecticut are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Siracusa Group Moving Alliance, New Britain · USDOT 352585 · 26 trucks
- Ct Moving And Storage, Southington · USDOT 175772 · 25 trucks
- Rt Relocation Llc, Cheshire · USDOT 3285714 · 24 trucks
- Lippincott Van Lines, Winsted · USDOT 731441 · 22 trucks
- The Junkluggers And Luggers Moving & Delivery, Stamford · USDOT 1867983 · 18 trucks
At the Pennsylvania end
363 household-goods carriers are based in Pennsylvania — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Philadelphia runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $950 – $1,266 | $1,188 – $1,583 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,092 – $1,456 | $1,365 – $1,820 |
Transit is 1 to 3 days. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Connecticut
Connecticut to Pennsylvania moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Connecticut to Pennsylvania?
Between the two states' main cities, Hartford and Philadelphia, the distance is about 211 miles. From our model that is $950 – $1,266 for a two-bedroom home and $1,092 – $1,456 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $684 – $912 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $456 – $608. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Connecticut and Pennsylvania, distances run from 123 to 457 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Connecticut to Pennsylvania take?
Hartford to Philadelphia is about 4 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 Pennsylvania?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Connecticut into Pennsylvania is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Connecticut to Pennsylvania?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $456 – $608 for a two-bedroom home over 211 miles against $950 – $1,266 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $1,365 – $1,820 rather than $1,092 – $1,456.