Moving from Springfield, MA to Hartford, CT
At about 28 miles, Springfield to Hartford is a local move. Movers bill it by the hour — crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee — so the bill depends on how long loading and unloading take more than on the miles. It does cross a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply even though the job is priced like a local one.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Springfield, MA to Hartford, CT covers about 28 miles and is a local move. Full-service movers cost $525 – $859 for a two-bedroom home in our model, done in one day. About 1,976 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 28 miles, crews cover Springfield to Hartford in a single day — under an hour on the road — so there is no delivery window to negotiate. What matters is access at both ends — stairs, elevators, how far the truck can park from the door — because every extra hour is billed.
- Move type
- Local move
- Driving
- under an hour
- Usually moves on
- an hourly crew with one truck
- Book ahead
- 1 to 2 weeks
Cost of moving from Springfield to Hartford
Priced by the hour; the container and freight columns show what the same hours cost with a lower-rate crew.
| 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Springfield to Hartford
2 movers × 5–7 hours × $45–$56 an hour, plus a $75 travel fee = $525 to $859. The 28 miles only enter through the travel fee and drive time. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Springfield to Hartford
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 1,976 people a year (±1,038) moved from Hampden County, MA, home to Springfield, to Hartford County, CT, home to Hartford. Going the other way: about 1,035 people a year (±330). Movers from Hampden County make up 6.1% of the 32,395 people a year who moved into Hartford County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Hampshire County, MA | 2,716 ±617 |
| Hartford County, CT | 1,976 ±1,038 |
| Middlesex County, MA | 1,229 ±248 |
| Worcester County, MA | 1,002 ±310 |
| Suffolk County, MA | 969 ±298 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| New Haven County, CT | 4,588 ±909 |
| Fairfield County, CT | 3,016 ±509 |
| Tolland County, CT | 2,966 ±685 |
| Hampden County, MA | 1,976 ±1,038 |
| Middlesex County, CT | 1,899 ±470 |
Licensed movers at each end
57 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Springfield. 26 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 12.9% of their 70 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lippincott Van LinesUSDOT 731441 | Winsted · 29 mi | 22 trucks | 27 | 23.5% of 17 |
| Pioneer MovingUSDOT 3733749 | Chicopee · 3 mi | 10 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Bert Hill MoverUSDOT 55266 | Westfield · 10 mi | 8 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Capitol Relocation & LogisticsUSDOT 3647953 | South Winder · 18 mi | 7 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Greene Moving and StorageUSDOT 370706 | Manchester · 24 mi | 7 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Sitterly MoversUSDOT 3057233 | Springfield · 2 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Hartford end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Hartford: CT Moving and Storage (Southington, 25 trucks), Rt Relocation LLC (Cheshire, 24 trucks), Lippincott Van Lines (Winsted, 22 trucks), Pioneer Moving (Chicopee, 10 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Massachusetts, so Massachusetts rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Massachusetts licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Massachusetts, so your protection on this 28-mile job is the estimate you sign, which on an hourly job means the rate, the minimum hours and the travel fee in writing. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Springfield to Hartford
Get the hourly rate, minimum and travel fee in writing
Local quotes hide in three numbers: the rate per mover per hour (about $45 to $56 for a full-service crew), a minimum number of hours, and a travel or "truck" fee of around $75. Ask for all three before you compare two movers.
Describe the access honestly
A third-floor walk-up, a long carry from the truck, an elevator that needs booking — each adds an hour or more, and on an hourly job that is the whole bill. Tell the mover before they quote, not on the day.
Arriving in Hartford
A local move inside Hartford later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $505 – $831 for a two-bedroom home and $849 – $1,533 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Hartford are Springfield (about 28 mi), New Haven (about 40 mi), Bridgeport (about 56 mi).
Other routes from Springfield
All routes from Springfield, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield to Worcester, MA | ~49 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Springfield to Boston, MA | ~94 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Springfield to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,931 mi | $13,190 – $17,586 |
Also moving to Hartford: from New Haven, CT, from Bridgeport, CT, from Providence, RI, from Albany, NY.
Springfield to Hartford moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Springfield, MA to Hartford?
It is billed by the hour. A two-bedroom home with a crew of 2 for 5 to 7 hours comes to about $525 – $859; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is about $885 – $1,587. Both include a travel fee of around $75. The 28 miles between the two cities barely matter — hours on site do.
How long does a move from Springfield, MA to Hartford take?
One day. The drive is under an hour, and a local crew loads, drives and unloads in a single shift. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
What is the cheapest way to move from Springfield, MA to Hartford?
Do the packing yourself and hire the crew only for loading, driving and unloading. On an hourly job every hour you save is money off the bill, and packing is the slowest part. A container is rarely worth it under 28 miles because the container fee replaces very little labour.
Is Springfield, MA to Hartford an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Massachusetts, so the move is regulated by Massachusetts rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Massachusetts requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Springfield, MA to Hartford each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 1,976 people a year (margin of error ±1,038) moved from Hampden County, which contains Springfield, to Hartford County, which contains Hartford.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.