Moving from New York to Connecticut
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New York City and Hartford it is about 117 miles and about 2 hours; the 40 city pairs we price between the two states run from 19 to 380 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.
- ~117 miNew York City → Hartford
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $527+2-bedroom, movers
- 40City routes priced
In short
About 25,095 people moved from New York to Connecticut in 2024 (Census estimate, ±4,459), and about 15,160 went the other way. Between New York City and Hartford it is about 117 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $527 – $702 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 335 movers based in New York hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New York to Connecticut
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 25,095 people a year (±4,459), against about 15,160 (±3,301) from Connecticut to New York, so Connecticut gains about 9,935 people a year on this exchange. New York sends more people to Connecticut than any other state; Connecticut took in about 82,002 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Westchester County | Fairfield County | 4,675 ±1,028 |
| New York County | Fairfield County | 3,718 ±546 |
| Bronx County | Fairfield County | 2,071 ±548 |
| Queens County | Fairfield County | 1,931 ±673 |
| Kings County | Fairfield County | 1,203 ±297 |
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.
New York City 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 New York and Connecticut.
Cost of moving from New York to Connecticut
At about 117 miles, full-service movers should land around $527 – $702 for a two-bedroom home and $605 – $807 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $379 – $505; a freight trailer is $253 – $337.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $450 – $600 | $315 – $420 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $474 – $632 | $341 – $455 | $227 – $303 |
| 2 bedrooms | $527 – $702 | $379 – $505 | $253 – $337 |
| 3 bedrooms | $605 – $807 | $436 – $581 | $291 – $388 |
| 4 bedrooms | $684 – $913 | $493 – $657 | $329 – $438 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $790 – $1,053 | $569 – $758 | $379 – $505 |
Transport only, for an estimated 117 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 New York to Connecticut
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 10 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Rochelle to Stamford | ~19 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Mount Vernon to Stamford | ~21 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Yonkers to Stamford | ~24 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| New York City to Stamford | ~40 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| New Rochelle to Bridgeport | ~42 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Mount Vernon to Bridgeport | ~45 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Yonkers to Bridgeport | ~47 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| New Rochelle to New Haven | ~61 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| New York City to Bridgeport | ~62 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Mount Vernon to New Haven | ~64 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Yonkers to New Haven | ~66 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| New York City to New Haven | ~81 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Albany to Hartford | ~96 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| New Rochelle to Hartford | ~96 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Mount Vernon to Hartford | ~98 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Yonkers to Hartford | ~100 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Schenectady to Hartford | ~113 mi | 1–3 days | $509 – $678 | $585 – $780 |
| New York City to Hartford | ~117 mi | 1–3 days | $527 – $702 | $605 – $807 |
| Albany to New Haven | ~119 mi | 1–3 days | $536 – $714 | $616 – $821 |
| Albany to Bridgeport | ~123 mi | 1–3 days | $554 – $738 | $637 – $849 |
| Albany to Stamford | ~129 mi | 1–3 days | $581 – $774 | $668 – $890 |
| Schenectady to New Haven | ~136 mi | 1–3 days | $612 – $816 | $704 – $938 |
| Schenectady to Bridgeport | ~138 mi | 1–3 days | $621 – $828 | $714 – $952 |
| Schenectady to Stamford | ~144 mi | 1–3 days | $648 – $864 | $745 – $994 |
| Utica to Hartford | ~186 mi | 1–3 days | $837 – $1,116 | $963 – $1,283 |
| Utica to Stamford | ~194 mi | 1–3 days | $873 – $1,164 | $1,004 – $1,339 |
| Utica to Bridgeport | ~196 mi | 1–3 days | $882 – $1,176 | $1,014 – $1,352 |
| Utica to New Haven | ~200 mi | 1–3 days | $900 – $1,200 | $1,035 – $1,380 |
| Syracuse to Stamford | ~224 mi | 1–3 days | $1,008 – $1,344 | $1,159 – $1,546 |
| Syracuse to Bridgeport | ~231 mi | 1–3 days | $1,040 – $1,386 | $1,195 – $1,594 |
| Syracuse to Hartford | ~231 mi | 1–3 days | $1,040 – $1,386 | $1,195 – $1,594 |
| Syracuse to New Haven | ~238 mi | 1–3 days | $1,071 – $1,428 | $1,232 – $1,642 |
| Rochester to Stamford | ~297 mi | 1–3 days | $1,337 – $1,782 | $1,537 – $2,049 |
| Rochester to Bridgeport | ~308 mi | 1–3 days | $1,386 – $1,848 | $1,594 – $2,125 |
| Rochester to Hartford | ~314 mi | 1–3 days | $1,413 – $1,884 | $1,625 – $2,167 |
| Rochester to New Haven | ~317 mi | 1–3 days | $1,427 – $1,902 | $1,640 – $2,187 |
| Buffalo to Stamford | ~352 mi | 1–3 days | $1,584 – $2,112 | $1,822 – $2,429 |
| Buffalo to Bridgeport | ~366 mi | 1–3 days | $1,647 – $2,196 | $1,894 – $2,525 |
| Buffalo to New Haven | ~378 mi | 1–3 days | $1,701 – $2,268 | $1,956 – $2,608 |
| Buffalo to Hartford | ~380 mi | 1–3 days | $1,710 – $2,280 | $1,966 – $2,622 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in New York
213 of the 335 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,296 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 204 of 1,423 vehicle inspections (14.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 301 of 2,294 driver inspections (13.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piece of Cake MovingNew York City, NY · USDOT 3066988 | 383 | 25 of 246 | 20 of 383 |
| Roadway MovingNew York City, NY · USDOT 1854436 | 236 | 20 of 166 | 41 of 235 |
| Plycon Transportation GroupKings Park, NY · USDOT 331582 | 85 | 9 of 51 | 1 of 85 |
| Pedowitz Machinery MoversHauppauge, NY · USDOT 357223 | 81 | 12 of 33 | 5 of 81 |
| College Hunks MovingHauppauge, NY · USDOT 2177516 | 74 | 6 of 41 | 8 of 74 |
| Arnoff Moving & StorageMalta, NY · USDOT 1041699 | 52 | 1 of 30 | 2 of 52 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
954 listed household-goods carriers are based in New York, 335 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the New York 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 New York. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from New York
New York to Connecticut moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New York to Connecticut?
Between the two states' main cities, New York City and Hartford, the distance is about 117 miles. From our model that is $527 – $702 for a two-bedroom home and $605 – $807 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $379 – $505 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $253 – $337. Across the 40 city pairs we price between New York and Connecticut, distances run from 19 to 380 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New York to Connecticut take?
New York City 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 New York to Connecticut?
Yes. A move from New York into Connecticut is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 954 listed movers based in New York, 335 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within New York.
What is the cheapest way to move from New York to Connecticut?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $253 – $337 for a two-bedroom home over 117 miles against $527 – $702 with full-service movers. A container, about $379 – $505, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New York to Connecticut each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 25,095 people (±4,459) moved from New York to Connecticut that year, against about 15,160 (±3,301) from Connecticut to New York. No other state sends more people to Connecticut.