Moving from Connecticut to 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 (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.
- ~211 miHartford → Philadelphia
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $950+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 4,704 people moved from Connecticut to Pennsylvania in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,560), and about 2,175 went the other way. Between Hartford and Philadelphia it is about 211 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $950 – $1,266 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 101 movers based in Connecticut hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Connecticut to Pennsylvania
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 4,704 people a year (±1,560), against about 2,175 (±835) from Pennsylvania to Connecticut, so Pennsylvania gains about 2,529 people a year on this exchange. Connecticut is the 14th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania took in about 234,568 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford County | Lehigh County | 782 ±912* |
| Fairfield County | Chester County | 288 ±197 |
| New Haven County | Philadelphia County | 274 ±166 |
| Fairfield County | Allegheny County | 255 ±183 |
| Fairfield County | Lehigh County | 226 ±252* |
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 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. 6 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.
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 Pennsylvania end, 355 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Pennsylvania, moving costs in Pennsylvania, or the reverse trip, Pennsylvania 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 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. A move from Connecticut into Pennsylvania 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 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, about $684 – $912, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Connecticut to Pennsylvania each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 4,704 people (±1,560) moved from Connecticut to Pennsylvania that year, against about 2,175 (±835) from Pennsylvania to Connecticut. That makes Connecticut the 14th-largest source of new residents for Pennsylvania among the states.