Moving from Connecticut to Rhode Island
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Hartford and Providence it is about 76 miles and about an hour; the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 73 to 143 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.
- ~76 miHartford → Providence
- Same dayTypical transit
- $505+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 2,786 people moved from Connecticut to Rhode Island in 2024 (Census estimate, ±768), and about 2,143 went the other way. Between Hartford and Providence it is about 76 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $505 – $831 in our model, delivered in Same day. 101 movers based in Connecticut hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Connecticut to Rhode Island
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,786 people a year (±768), against about 2,143 (±790) from Rhode Island to Connecticut, so Rhode Island gains about 643 people a year on this exchange. Connecticut is the 3rd-largest of the 37 states sending people to Rhode Island; Rhode Island took in about 35,163 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Windham County | Providence County | 366 ±257 |
| Hartford County | Providence County | 310 ±124 |
| New London County | Washington County | 307 ±217 |
| New Haven County | Providence County | 256 ±124 |
| Hartford County | Washington County | 207 ±83 |
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.
Hartford to Providence, 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 Rhode Island.
Cost of moving from Connecticut to Rhode Island
At about 76 miles, full-service movers should land around $505 – $831 for a two-bedroom home and $849 – $1,533 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $405 – $677; a freight trailer is $345 – $607.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Connecticut to Rhode Island
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford to Warwick | ~73 mi | Same day | $505 – $831 | $849 – $1,533 |
| Hartford to Providence | ~76 mi | Same day | $505 – $831 | $849 – $1,533 |
| New Haven to Warwick | ~94 mi | Same day | $505 – $831 | $849 – $1,533 |
| New Haven to Providence | ~100 mi | Same day | $505 – $831 | $849 – $1,533 |
| Bridgeport to Warwick | ~113 mi | 1–3 days | $509 – $678 | $585 – $780 |
| Bridgeport to Providence | ~119 mi | 1–3 days | $536 – $714 | $616 – $821 |
| Stamford to Warwick | ~136 mi | 1–3 days | $612 – $816 | $704 – $938 |
| Stamford to Providence | ~143 mi | 1–3 days | $644 – $858 | $740 – $987 |
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 Rhode Island end, 31 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Rhode Island, moving costs in Rhode Island, or the reverse trip, Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Connecticut to Rhode Island?
Between the two states' main cities, Hartford and Providence, the distance is about 76 miles. From our model that is $505 – $831 for a two-bedroom home and $849 – $1,533 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $405 – $677 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $345 – $607. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Connecticut and Rhode Island, distances run from 73 to 143 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Connecticut to Rhode Island take?
Hartford to Providence is about an hour. The move itself typically takes same day, because at this distance it usually travels on an hourly crew with one truck. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Connecticut to Rhode Island?
Yes. A move from Connecticut into Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $345 – $607 for a two-bedroom home over 76 miles against $505 – $831 with full-service movers. A container, about $405 – $677, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Connecticut to Rhode Island each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,786 people (±768) moved from Connecticut to Rhode Island that year, against about 2,143 (±790) from Rhode Island to Connecticut. That makes Connecticut the 3rd-largest source of new residents for Rhode Island among the states.