Moving from Connecticut to Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Hartford and Nashville it is about 990 miles and 2 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving); the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 772 to 1,216 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.
- ~990 miHartford → Nashville
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,455+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 1,245 people moved from Connecticut to Tennessee in 2024 (Census estimate, ±872), and about 606 went the other way. Between Hartford and Nashville it is about 990 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,455 – $5,940 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 101 movers based in Connecticut hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Connecticut to Tennessee
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,245 people a year (±872), against about 606 (±506) from Tennessee to Connecticut, so Tennessee gains about 639 people a year on this exchange. Connecticut is the 31st-largest of the 46 states sending people to Tennessee; Tennessee took in about 191,844 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield County | Davidson County | 129 ±85 |
| New Haven County | Rutherford County | 105 ±99 |
| Fairfield County | Madison County | 102 ±132* |
| New Haven County | Roane County | 64 ±99* |
| Windham County | McMinn County | 62 ±97* |
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 Nashville, 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 Tennessee.
Cost of moving from Connecticut to Tennessee
At about 990 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,455 – $5,940 for a two-bedroom home and $5,123 – $6,831 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,208 – $4,277; a freight trailer is $2,138 – $2,851.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,341 – $4,455 | $2,406 – $3,208 | $1,604 – $2,138 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,010 – $5,346 | $2,887 – $3,849 | $1,925 – $2,566 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,455 – $5,940 | $3,208 – $4,277 | $2,138 – $2,851 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,123 – $6,831 | $3,689 – $4,918 | $2,459 – $3,279 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,792 – $7,722 | $4,170 – $5,560 | $2,780 – $3,707 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,683 – $8,910 | $4,811 – $6,415 | $3,208 – $4,277 |
Transport only, for an estimated 990 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 Tennessee
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford to Knoxville | ~772 mi | 3–7 days | $3,474 – $4,632 | $3,995 – $5,327 |
| Bridgeport to Knoxville | ~795 mi | 3–7 days | $3,578 – $4,770 | $4,114 – $5,485 |
| New Haven to Knoxville | ~814 mi | 3–7 days | $3,663 – $4,884 | $4,212 – $5,617 |
| Hartford to Knoxville | ~845 mi | 3–7 days | $3,803 – $5,070 | $4,373 – $5,830 |
| Stamford to Chattanooga | ~889 mi | 3–7 days | $4,001 – $5,334 | $4,601 – $6,134 |
| Bridgeport to Chattanooga | ~912 mi | 3–7 days | $4,104 – $5,472 | $4,720 – $6,293 |
| Stamford to Nashville | ~920 mi | 3–7 days | $4,140 – $5,520 | $4,761 – $6,348 |
| New Haven to Chattanooga | ~931 mi | 3–7 days | $4,190 – $5,586 | $4,818 – $6,424 |
| Bridgeport to Nashville | ~944 mi | 3–7 days | $4,248 – $5,664 | $4,885 – $6,514 |
| New Haven to Nashville | ~962 mi | 3–7 days | $4,329 – $5,772 | $4,978 – $6,638 |
| Hartford to Chattanooga | ~963 mi | 3–7 days | $4,334 – $5,778 | $4,984 – $6,645 |
| Hartford to Nashville | ~990 mi | 3–7 days | $4,455 – $5,940 | $5,123 – $6,831 |
| Stamford to Memphis | ~1,148 mi | 3–7 days | $5,166 – $6,888 | $5,941 – $7,921 |
| Bridgeport to Memphis | ~1,171 mi | 3–7 days | $5,270 – $7,026 | $6,060 – $8,080 |
| New Haven to Memphis | ~1,189 mi | 3–7 days | $5,351 – $7,134 | $6,153 – $8,204 |
| Hartford to Memphis | ~1,216 mi | 7–14 days | $5,472 – $7,296 | $6,293 – $8,390 |
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 Tennessee end, 266 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Tennessee, moving costs in Tennessee, or the reverse trip, Tennessee 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 Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Connecticut to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Hartford and Nashville, the distance is about 990 miles. From our model that is $4,455 – $5,940 for a two-bedroom home and $5,123 – $6,831 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,208 – $4,277 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,138 – $2,851. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Connecticut and Tennessee, distances run from 772 to 1,216 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Connecticut to Tennessee take?
Hartford to Nashville is 2 days on the road (about 18 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 Tennessee?
Yes. A move from Connecticut into Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,138 – $2,851 for a two-bedroom home over 990 miles against $4,455 – $5,940 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,208 – $4,277, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Connecticut to Tennessee each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,245 people (±872) moved from Connecticut to Tennessee that year, against about 606 (±506) from Tennessee to Connecticut. That makes Connecticut the 31st-largest source of new residents for Tennessee among the states.