Moving from Massachusetts to Connecticut
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Boston and Hartford it is about 108 miles and about 2 hours; the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 28 to 183 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.
- ~108 miBoston → Hartford
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $486+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 11,612 people moved from Massachusetts to Connecticut in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,586), and about 9,936 went the other way. Between Boston and Hartford it is about 108 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $486 – $648 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 235 movers based in Massachusetts hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Massachusetts to Connecticut
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 11,612 people a year (±2,586), against about 9,936 (±1,952) from Connecticut to Massachusetts, so Connecticut gains about 1,676 people a year on this exchange. Massachusetts is the 2nd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hampden County | Hartford County | 1,976 ±1,038 |
| Worcester County | Windham County | 799 ±403 |
| Middlesex County | Hartford County | 521 ±194 |
| Middlesex County | Tolland County | 423 ±217 |
| Middlesex County | New Haven County | 422 ±185 |
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.
Boston 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 Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Cost of moving from Massachusetts to Connecticut
At about 108 miles, full-service movers should land around $486 – $648 for a two-bedroom home and $559 – $745 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $350 – $467; a freight trailer is $233 – $311.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $450 – $600 | $315 – $420 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $450 – $600 | $315 – $420 | $225 – $300 |
| 2 bedrooms | $486 – $648 | $350 – $467 | $233 – $311 |
| 3 bedrooms | $559 – $745 | $402 – $537 | $268 – $358 |
| 4 bedrooms | $632 – $842 | $455 – $607 | $303 – $404 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $729 – $972 | $525 – $700 | $350 – $467 |
Transport only, for an estimated 108 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 Massachusetts to Connecticut
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 4 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield to Hartford | ~28 mi | Same day | $525 – $859 | $885 – $1,587 |
| Worcester to Hartford | ~66 mi | Same day | $525 – $859 | $885 – $1,587 |
| Springfield to New Haven | ~67 mi | Same day | $525 – $859 | $885 – $1,587 |
| Springfield to Bridgeport | ~82 mi | Same day | $525 – $859 | $885 – $1,587 |
| Springfield to Stamford | ~102 mi | 1–3 days | $459 – $612 | $528 – $704 |
| Worcester to New Haven | ~102 mi | 1–3 days | $459 – $612 | $528 – $704 |
| Boston to Hartford | ~108 mi | 1–3 days | $486 – $648 | $559 – $745 |
| Worcester to Bridgeport | ~121 mi | 1–3 days | $545 – $726 | $626 – $835 |
| Boston to New Haven | ~140 mi | 1–3 days | $630 – $840 | $725 – $966 |
| Worcester to Stamford | ~143 mi | 1–3 days | $644 – $858 | $740 – $987 |
| Boston to Bridgeport | ~159 mi | 1–3 days | $716 – $954 | $823 – $1,097 |
| Boston to Stamford | ~183 mi | 1–3 days | $824 – $1,098 | $947 – $1,263 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Massachusetts
161 of the 235 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,097 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 54 of 471 vehicle inspections (11.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 164 of 1,074 driver inspections (15.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DN Van Lines Moving & StorageNorthborough, MA · USDOT 1141917 | 95 | 4 of 37 | 26 of 95 |
| Gentle Giant Moving CompanyWinchester, MA · USDOT 373544 | 78 | 2 of 41 | 6 of 78 |
| Stairhopper Movers LLCEverett, MA · USDOT 1696867 | 54 | 0 of 16 | 3 of 54 |
| Piece by Piece MoversClinton, MA · USDOT 1971286 | 31 | 0 of 11 | 4 of 31 |
| Olympia Moving & StorageWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 597632 | 30 | 1 of 19 | 3 of 30 |
| Esquire Moving IncWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 2820253 | 24 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 24 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
325 listed household-goods carriers are based in Massachusetts, 235 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Massachusetts
Massachusetts to Connecticut moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Massachusetts to Connecticut?
Between the two states' main cities, Boston and Hartford, the distance is about 108 miles. From our model that is $486 – $648 for a two-bedroom home and $559 – $745 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $350 – $467 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $233 – $311. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Massachusetts and Connecticut, distances run from 28 to 183 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Massachusetts to Connecticut take?
Boston to Hartford is about 2 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 Massachusetts to Connecticut?
Yes. A move from Massachusetts into Connecticut is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 325 listed movers based in Massachusetts, 235 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Massachusetts.
What is the cheapest way to move from Massachusetts to Connecticut?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $233 – $311 for a two-bedroom home over 108 miles against $486 – $648 with full-service movers. A container, about $350 – $467, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Massachusetts to Connecticut each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 11,612 people (±2,586) moved from Massachusetts to Connecticut that year, against about 9,936 (±1,952) from Connecticut to Massachusetts. That makes Massachusetts the 2nd-largest source of new residents for Connecticut among the states.