Moving from Mississippi to Connecticut
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Jackson and Hartford it is about 1,356 miles and 3 days on the road (about 25 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,283 to 1,405 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.
- ~1,356 miJackson → Hartford
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,102+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
Between Jackson and Hartford it is about 1,356 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,102 – $8,136 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 41 movers based in Mississippi hold interstate authority.
Jackson 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 Mississippi and Connecticut.
Cost of moving from Mississippi to Connecticut
At about 1,356 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,102 – $8,136 for a two-bedroom home and $7,017 – $9,356 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,393 – $5,858; a freight trailer is $2,929 – $3,905.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,577 – $6,102 | $3,295 – $4,393 | $2,197 – $2,929 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,492 – $7,322 | $3,954 – $5,272 | $2,636 – $3,515 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,102 – $8,136 | $4,393 – $5,858 | $2,929 – $3,905 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,017 – $9,356 | $5,052 – $6,737 | $3,368 – $4,491 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,933 – $10,577 | $5,711 – $7,615 | $3,808 – $5,077 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,153 – $12,204 | $6,590 – $8,787 | $4,393 – $5,858 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,356 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 Mississippi to Connecticut
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson to Stamford | ~1,283 mi | 7–14 days | $5,774 – $7,698 | $6,640 – $8,853 |
| Jackson to Bridgeport | ~1,306 mi | 7–14 days | $5,877 – $7,836 | $6,759 – $9,011 |
| Jackson to New Haven | ~1,325 mi | 7–14 days | $5,963 – $7,950 | $6,857 – $9,142 |
| Gulfport to Stamford | ~1,329 mi | 7–14 days | $5,981 – $7,974 | $6,878 – $9,170 |
| Gulfport to Bridgeport | ~1,352 mi | 7–14 days | $6,084 – $8,112 | $6,997 – $9,329 |
| Jackson to Hartford | ~1,356 mi | 7–14 days | $6,102 – $8,136 | $7,017 – $9,356 |
| Gulfport to New Haven | ~1,371 mi | 7–14 days | $6,170 – $8,226 | $7,095 – $9,460 |
| Gulfport to Hartford | ~1,405 mi | 7–14 days | $6,323 – $8,430 | $7,271 – $9,694 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Mississippi
23 of the 41 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 502 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 55 of 250 vehicle inspections (22.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 21 of 502 driver inspections (4.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLCGulfport, MS · USDOT 1043597 | 235 | 33 of 109 | 2 of 235 |
| Morgan Van Lines IncBooneville, MS · USDOT 151057 | 180 | 14 of 87 | 2 of 180 |
| Long's Transfer & Storage IncPascagoula, MS · USDOT 243834 | 22 | 0 of 17 | 0 of 22 |
| Armstrong RelocationMadison, MS · USDOT 1925341 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 2 of 6 |
| Two Men and A TruckGulfport, MS · USDOT 2362630 | 6 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 6 |
| Flat Rate Moving Tupelo LLCTupelo, MS · USDOT 3628153 | 6 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
52 listed household-goods carriers are based in Mississippi, 41 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Mississippi 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 Mississippi. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Mississippi
Mississippi to Connecticut moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Mississippi to Connecticut?
Between the two states' main cities, Jackson and Hartford, the distance is about 1,356 miles. From our model that is $6,102 – $8,136 for a two-bedroom home and $7,017 – $9,356 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,393 – $5,858 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,929 – $3,905. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Mississippi and Connecticut, distances run from 1,283 to 1,405 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Mississippi to Connecticut take?
Jackson 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 Mississippi to Connecticut?
Yes. A move from Mississippi into Connecticut is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 52 listed movers based in Mississippi, 41 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Mississippi.
What is the cheapest way to move from Mississippi to Connecticut?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,929 – $3,905 for a two-bedroom home over 1,356 miles against $6,102 – $8,136 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,393 – $5,858, splits the difference and gives you days to load.