Moving from Ann Arbor, MI to Hartford, CT
About 664 miles across a state line, from Michigan into Connecticut, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Ann Arbor, MI to Hartford, CT covers about 664 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,988 – $3,984 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 21 people a year move between the two metro areas (Census).
The route
At 664 miles between Michigan and Connecticut, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,988 – $3,984 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Ann Arbor to Hartford
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,241 – $2,988 | $1,614 – $2,151 | $1,076 – $1,434 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,689 – $3,586 | $1,936 – $2,582 | $1,291 – $1,721 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,988 – $3,984 | $2,151 – $2,868 | $1,434 – $1,912 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,436 – $4,582 | $2,474 – $3,299 | $1,649 – $2,199 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,884 – $5,179 | $2,797 – $3,729 | $1,865 – $2,486 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,482 – $5,976 | $3,227 – $4,303 | $2,151 – $2,868 |
Transport only, for an estimated 664 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Ann Arbor to Hartford
664 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,320. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,988 to $3,984, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Ann Arbor to Hartford
The county-to-county table of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) has no estimate for Washtenaw County, MI to Hartford County, CT, but the wider metro table does: about 21 people a year (±27) moved from the Ann Arbor, MI metro area to the Hartford-East Hartford-MiddleTown, CT metro area. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. The other way: about 112 people a year (±91).
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 230 people a year (±249) moving from Michigan to Connecticut and about 434 people a year (±280) from Connecticut to Michigan — a net gain for Michigan of about 204 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Wayne County, MI | 5,459 ±736 |
| Oakland County, MI | 1,692 ±361 |
| Livingston County, MI | 1,123 ±293 |
| Lenawee County, MI | 1,003 ±473 |
| Cook County, IL | 818 ±239 |
| 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
22 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Ann Arbor (117 counting those licensed only inside Michigan). 12 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 34.0% of their 47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrigan Moving Systems Premier RelocationsUSDOT 153343 | Dearborn · 26 mi | 245 trucks | 71 | 39.5% of 38 |
| University Moving & Storage CompanyUSDOT 438382 | Farmingtn Hills · 22 mi | 20 trucks | 1 | — |
| Professional Movers IncUSDOT 266582 | Walled Lake · 23 mi | 17 trucks | 5 | 50.0% of 2 |
| All Around Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 562547 | Romulus · 19 mi | 11 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Handle With Care Moving & DeliveryUSDOT 4561844 | Ann Arbor · 4 mi | 10 trucks | 0 | — |
| SM Moving & Freightage LLCUSDOT 2907353 | Trenton · 29 mi | 10 trucks | 23 | 0.0% of 5 |
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
Because the truck crosses from Michigan into Connecticut, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Ann Arbor to Hartford
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 664 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
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 Ann Arbor
All routes from Ann Arbor, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor to Detroit, MI | ~42 mi | $465 – $747 |
| Ann Arbor to Lansing, MI | ~60 mi | $465 – $747 |
| Ann Arbor to Grand Rapids, MI | ~126 mi | $567 – $756 |
| Ann Arbor to Cleveland, OH | ~138 mi | $621 – $828 |
| Ann Arbor to Columbus, OH | ~192 mi | $864 – $1,152 |
| Ann Arbor to Chicago, IL | ~234 mi | $1,053 – $1,404 |
| Ann Arbor to Indianapolis, IN | ~250 mi | $1,125 – $1,500 |
| Ann Arbor to Milwaukee, WI | ~254 mi | $1,143 – $1,524 |
Also moving to Hartford: from Springfield, MA, from New Haven, CT, from Bridgeport, CT, from Providence, RI.
Ann Arbor to Hartford moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Ann Arbor to Hartford?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 664 miles cost about $2,241 – $2,988 for a studio, $2,988 – $3,984 for a two-bedroom home and $3,436 – $4,582 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Ann Arbor to Hartford take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Ann Arbor to Hartford?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,434 – $1,912 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,988 – $3,984 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,151 – $2,868.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Ann Arbor to Hartford?
Yes. Ann Arbor is in Michigan and Hartford is in Connecticut, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 22 listed movers within 30 miles of Ann Arbor hold it.
How many people move from Ann Arbor to Hartford each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 21 people a year (margin of error ±27) moved from the Ann Arbor, MI metro area to the Hartford-East Hartford-MiddleTown, CT metro area. Its county table has no estimate for this pair, so the metro figure is the finest available.
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.