Moving from Connecticut to Virginia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Hartford and Virginia Beach it is about 446 miles and about 8 hours; the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 281 to 468 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.
- ~446 miHartford → Virginia Beach
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,007+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 2,449 people moved from Connecticut to Virginia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±964), and about 578 went the other way. Between Hartford and Virginia Beach it is about 446 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,007 – $2,676 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 101 movers based in Connecticut hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Connecticut to Virginia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,449 people a year (±964), against about 578 (±475) from Virginia to Connecticut, so Virginia gains about 1,871 people a year on this exchange. Connecticut is the 26th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Virginia; Virginia took in about 265,444 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| New London County | Chesapeake City | 207 ±181 |
| Fairfield County | Staunton City | 184 ±228* |
| Hartford County | Fairfax County | 179 ±127 |
| Fairfield County | Fairfax County | 156 ±112 |
| New London County | Norfolk City | 149 ±103 |
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 Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia.
Cost of moving from Connecticut to Virginia
At about 446 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,007 – $2,676 for a two-bedroom home and $2,308 – $3,077 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,445 – $1,927; a freight trailer is $963 – $1,284.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,505 – $2,007 | $1,084 – $1,445 | $723 – $963 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,806 – $2,408 | $1,301 – $1,734 | $867 – $1,156 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,007 – $2,676 | $1,445 – $1,927 | $963 – $1,284 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,308 – $3,077 | $1,662 – $2,216 | $1,108 – $1,477 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,609 – $3,479 | $1,879 – $2,505 | $1,252 – $1,670 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,011 – $4,014 | $2,168 – $2,890 | $1,445 – $1,927 |
Transport only, for an estimated 446 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 Virginia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford to Arlington | ~281 mi | 1–3 days | $1,265 – $1,686 | $1,454 – $1,939 |
| Bridgeport to Arlington | ~304 mi | 1–3 days | $1,368 – $1,824 | $1,573 – $2,098 |
| New Haven to Arlington | ~323 mi | 1–3 days | $1,454 – $1,938 | $1,672 – $2,229 |
| Hartford to Arlington | ~357 mi | 1–3 days | $1,607 – $2,142 | $1,847 – $2,463 |
| Stamford to Virginia Beach | ~371 mi | 1–3 days | $1,670 – $2,226 | $1,920 – $2,560 |
| Stamford to Richmond | ~373 mi | 1–3 days | $1,679 – $2,238 | $1,930 – $2,574 |
| Stamford to Norfolk | ~380 mi | 1–3 days | $1,710 – $2,280 | $1,966 – $2,622 |
| Bridgeport to Virginia Beach | ~390 mi | 1–3 days | $1,755 – $2,340 | $2,018 – $2,691 |
| Stamford to Chesapeake | ~393 mi | 1–3 days | $1,769 – $2,358 | $2,034 – $2,712 |
| Bridgeport to Richmond | ~395 mi | 1–3 days | $1,778 – $2,370 | $2,044 – $2,725 |
| Bridgeport to Norfolk | ~399 mi | 1–3 days | $1,796 – $2,394 | $2,065 – $2,753 |
| New Haven to Virginia Beach | ~407 mi | 3–7 days | $1,832 – $2,442 | $2,106 – $2,808 |
| Bridgeport to Chesapeake | ~412 mi | 3–7 days | $1,854 – $2,472 | $2,132 – $2,843 |
| New Haven to Richmond | ~413 mi | 3–7 days | $1,859 – $2,478 | $2,137 – $2,850 |
| New Haven to Norfolk | ~416 mi | 3–7 days | $1,872 – $2,496 | $2,153 – $2,870 |
| New Haven to Chesapeake | ~429 mi | 3–7 days | $1,931 – $2,574 | $2,220 – $2,960 |
| Hartford to Virginia Beach | ~446 mi | 3–7 days | $2,007 – $2,676 | $2,308 – $3,077 |
| Hartford to Richmond | ~451 mi | 3–7 days | $2,030 – $2,706 | $2,334 – $3,112 |
| Hartford to Norfolk | ~456 mi | 3–7 days | $2,052 – $2,736 | $2,360 – $3,146 |
| Hartford to Chesapeake | ~468 mi | 3–7 days | $2,106 – $2,808 | $2,422 – $3,229 |
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 Virginia end, 411 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Virginia, moving costs in Virginia, or the reverse trip, Virginia 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 Virginia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Connecticut to Virginia?
Between the two states' main cities, Hartford and Virginia Beach, the distance is about 446 miles. From our model that is $2,007 – $2,676 for a two-bedroom home and $2,308 – $3,077 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,445 – $1,927 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $963 – $1,284. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Connecticut and Virginia, distances run from 281 to 468 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Connecticut to Virginia take?
Hartford to Virginia Beach is about 8 hours. 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 Virginia?
Yes. A move from Connecticut into Virginia 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 Virginia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $963 – $1,284 for a two-bedroom home over 446 miles against $2,007 – $2,676 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,445 – $1,927, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Connecticut to Virginia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,449 people (±964) moved from Connecticut to Virginia that year, against about 578 (±475) from Virginia to Connecticut. That makes Connecticut the 26th-largest source of new residents for Virginia among the states.