Moving from Florida to Connecticut
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Miami and Hartford it is about 1,382 miles and 3 days on the road (about 25 hours of driving); the 44 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,013 to 1,382 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.
- ~1,382 miMiami → Hartford
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,219+2-bedroom, movers
- 44City routes priced
In short
About 6,040 people moved from Florida to Connecticut in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,007), and about 9,767 went the other way. Between Miami and Hartford it is about 1,382 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,219 – $8,292 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 516 movers based in Florida hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Florida to Connecticut
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 6,040 people a year (±2,007), against about 9,767 (±2,747) from Connecticut to Florida, so Connecticut loses about 3,727 people a year on this exchange. Florida is the 3rd-largest of the 43 states sending people to Connecticut; Connecticut took in about 82,002 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Broward County | Hartford County | 400 ±209 |
| Palm Beach County | Fairfield County | 309 ±148 |
| Orange County | Hartford County | 270 ±184 |
| Hillsborough County | Hartford County | 187 ±184 |
| Hillsborough County | Fairfield County | 187 ±141 |
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.
Miami to Hartford, 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 Florida and Connecticut.
Cost of moving from Florida to Connecticut
At about 1,382 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,219 – $8,292 for a two-bedroom home and $7,152 – $9,536 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,478 – $5,970; a freight trailer is $2,985 – $3,980.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,664 – $6,219 | $3,358 – $4,478 | $2,239 – $2,985 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,597 – $7,463 | $4,030 – $5,373 | $2,687 – $3,582 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,219 – $8,292 | $4,478 – $5,970 | $2,985 – $3,980 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,152 – $9,536 | $5,149 – $6,866 | $3,433 – $4,577 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,085 – $10,780 | $5,821 – $7,761 | $3,881 – $5,174 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,329 – $12,438 | $6,717 – $8,955 | $4,478 – $5,970 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,382 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 Florida to Connecticut
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville to Stamford | ~1,013 mi | 3–7 days | $4,559 – $6,078 | $5,242 – $6,990 |
| Jacksonville to Bridgeport | ~1,034 mi | 3–7 days | $4,653 – $6,204 | $5,351 – $7,135 |
| Jacksonville to New Haven | ~1,051 mi | 3–7 days | $4,730 – $6,306 | $5,439 – $7,252 |
| Gainesville to Stamford | ~1,082 mi | 3–7 days | $4,869 – $6,492 | $5,599 – $7,466 |
| Jacksonville to Hartford | ~1,090 mi | 3–7 days | $4,905 – $6,540 | $5,641 – $7,521 |
| Gainesville to Bridgeport | ~1,103 mi | 3–7 days | $4,964 – $6,618 | $5,708 – $7,611 |
| Tallahassee to Stamford | ~1,105 mi | 3–7 days | $4,973 – $6,630 | $5,718 – $7,625 |
| Gainesville to New Haven | ~1,121 mi | 3–7 days | $5,045 – $6,726 | $5,801 – $7,735 |
| Tallahassee to Bridgeport | ~1,127 mi | 3–7 days | $5,072 – $6,762 | $5,832 – $7,776 |
| Orlando to Stamford | ~1,132 mi | 3–7 days | $5,094 – $6,792 | $5,858 – $7,811 |
| Tallahassee to New Haven | ~1,145 mi | 3–7 days | $5,153 – $6,870 | $5,925 – $7,901 |
| Orlando to Bridgeport | ~1,152 mi | 3–7 days | $5,184 – $6,912 | $5,962 – $7,949 |
| Gainesville to Hartford | ~1,159 mi | 3–7 days | $5,216 – $6,954 | $5,998 – $7,997 |
| Orlando to New Haven | ~1,169 mi | 3–7 days | $5,261 – $7,014 | $6,050 – $8,066 |
| Tallahassee to Hartford | ~1,182 mi | 3–7 days | $5,319 – $7,092 | $6,117 – $8,156 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Stamford | ~1,199 mi | 3–7 days | $5,396 – $7,194 | $6,205 – $8,273 |
| Orlando to Hartford | ~1,208 mi | 7–14 days | $5,436 – $7,248 | $6,251 – $8,335 |
| Tampa to Stamford | ~1,209 mi | 7–14 days | $5,441 – $7,254 | $6,257 – $8,342 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Bridgeport | ~1,217 mi | 7–14 days | $5,477 – $7,302 | $6,298 – $8,397 |
| Saint Petersburg to Stamford | ~1,228 mi | 7–14 days | $5,526 – $7,368 | $6,355 – $8,473 |
| Tampa to Bridgeport | ~1,229 mi | 7–14 days | $5,531 – $7,374 | $6,360 – $8,480 |
| Port Saint Lucie to New Haven | ~1,233 mi | 7–14 days | $5,549 – $7,398 | $6,381 – $8,508 |
| Tampa to New Haven | ~1,246 mi | 7–14 days | $5,607 – $7,476 | $6,448 – $8,597 |
| Saint Petersburg to Bridgeport | ~1,249 mi | 7–14 days | $5,621 – $7,494 | $6,464 – $8,618 |
| Saint Petersburg to New Haven | ~1,266 mi | 7–14 days | $5,697 – $7,596 | $6,552 – $8,735 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Hartford | ~1,273 mi | 7–14 days | $5,729 – $7,638 | $6,588 – $8,784 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Stamford | ~1,281 mi | 7–14 days | $5,765 – $7,686 | $6,629 – $8,839 |
| Tampa to Hartford | ~1,286 mi | 7–14 days | $5,787 – $7,716 | $6,655 – $8,873 |
| Cape Coral to Stamford | ~1,290 mi | 7–14 days | $5,805 – $7,740 | $6,676 – $8,901 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Bridgeport | ~1,299 mi | 7–14 days | $5,846 – $7,794 | $6,722 – $8,963 |
| Hialeah to Stamford | ~1,304 mi | 7–14 days | $5,868 – $7,824 | $6,748 – $8,998 |
| Saint Petersburg to Hartford | ~1,305 mi | 7–14 days | $5,873 – $7,830 | $6,753 – $9,004 |
| Cape Coral to Bridgeport | ~1,309 mi | 7–14 days | $5,891 – $7,854 | $6,774 – $9,032 |
| Miami to Stamford | ~1,309 mi | 7–14 days | $5,891 – $7,854 | $6,774 – $9,032 |
| Fort Lauderdale to New Haven | ~1,314 mi | 7–14 days | $5,913 – $7,884 | $6,800 – $9,067 |
| Hialeah to Bridgeport | ~1,322 mi | 7–14 days | $5,949 – $7,932 | $6,841 – $9,122 |
| Cape Coral to New Haven | ~1,326 mi | 7–14 days | $5,967 – $7,956 | $6,862 – $9,149 |
| Miami to Bridgeport | ~1,327 mi | 7–14 days | $5,972 – $7,962 | $6,867 – $9,156 |
| Hialeah to New Haven | ~1,337 mi | 7–14 days | $6,017 – $8,022 | $6,919 – $9,225 |
| Miami to New Haven | ~1,342 mi | 7–14 days | $6,039 – $8,052 | $6,945 – $9,260 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Hartford | ~1,354 mi | 7–14 days | $6,093 – $8,124 | $7,007 – $9,343 |
| Cape Coral to Hartford | ~1,366 mi | 7–14 days | $6,147 – $8,196 | $7,069 – $9,425 |
| Hialeah to Hartford | ~1,377 mi | 7–14 days | $6,197 – $8,262 | $7,126 – $9,501 |
| Miami to Hartford | ~1,382 mi | 7–14 days | $6,219 – $8,292 | $7,152 – $9,536 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Florida
274 of the 516 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,846 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 170 of 901 vehicle inspections (18.9%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 312 of 1,828 driver inspections (17.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Van Lines IncPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 614506 | 104 | 12 of 54 | 7 of 104 |
| Blvd Moving LLCPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 2892909 | 90 | 16 of 67 | 6 of 81 |
| Good Greek Moving and StorageWest Palm Beach, FL · USDOT 2562486 | 77 | 4 of 35 | 6 of 77 |
| Agility Van LinesFort Lauderdale, FL · USDOT 2564711 | 44 | 1 of 18 | 3 of 44 |
| International Van LinesPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 3795167 | 43 | 7 of 33 | 2 of 43 |
| BMS Moving & StorageSarasota, FL · USDOT 716970 | 37 | 2 of 23 | 1 of 31 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
1,652 listed household-goods carriers are based in Florida, 516 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Florida directory ranks them. At the Connecticut end, 168 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Connecticut, moving costs in Connecticut, or the reverse trip, Connecticut to Florida. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Florida
Florida to Connecticut moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Florida to Connecticut?
Between the two states' main cities, Miami and Hartford, the distance is about 1,382 miles. From our model that is $6,219 – $8,292 for a two-bedroom home and $7,152 – $9,536 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,478 – $5,970 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,985 – $3,980. Across the 44 city pairs we price between Florida and Connecticut, distances run from 1,013 to 1,382 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Florida to Connecticut take?
Miami to Hartford is 3 days on the road (about 25 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Florida to Connecticut?
Yes. A move from Florida into Connecticut is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 1,652 listed movers based in Florida, 516 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Florida.
What is the cheapest way to move from Florida to Connecticut?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,985 – $3,980 for a two-bedroom home over 1,382 miles against $6,219 – $8,292 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,478 – $5,970, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Florida to Connecticut each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 6,040 people (±2,007) moved from Florida to Connecticut that year, against about 9,767 (±2,747) from Connecticut to Florida. That makes Florida the 3rd-largest source of new residents for Connecticut among the states.