Moving from Rochester, NY to Bridgeport, CT
About 308 miles across a state line, from New York 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 Rochester, NY to Bridgeport, CT covers about 308 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,386 – $1,848 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 191 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 308 miles, about 6 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,386 – $1,848. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 6 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Rochester to Bridgeport
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,040 – $1,386 | $748 – $998 | $499 – $665 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,247 – $1,663 | $898 – $1,198 | $599 – $798 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,386 – $1,848 | $998 – $1,331 | $665 – $887 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,594 – $2,125 | $1,148 – $1,530 | $765 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,802 – $2,402 | $1,297 – $1,730 | $865 – $1,153 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,079 – $2,772 | $1,497 – $1,996 | $998 – $1,331 |
Transport only, for an estimated 308 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, Rochester to Bridgeport
308 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,540. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,386 to $1,848, 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 Rochester to Bridgeport
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 191 people a year (±135) moved from Monroe County, NY, home to Rochester, to Fairfield County, CT, home to Bridgeport. Going the other way: about 72 people a year (±45). Movers from Monroe County make up 0.6% of the 34,179 people a year who moved into Fairfield County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 25,095 people a year (±4,459) moving from New York to Connecticut and about 15,160 people a year (±3,301) from Connecticut to New York — a net gain for Connecticut of about 9,935 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Wayne County, NY | 2,036 ±439 |
| Ontario County, NY | 1,913 ±471 |
| New York County, NY | 1,711 ±559 |
| Nassau County, NY | 1,512 ±497 |
| Erie County, NY | 1,397 ±273 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Westchester County, NY | 4,675 ±1,028 |
| New Haven County, CT | 4,130 ±601 |
| New York County, NY | 3,718 ±546 |
| Bronx County, NY | 2,071 ±548 |
| Queens County, NY | 1,931 ±673 |
Licensed movers at each end
7 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Rochester (41 counting those licensed only inside New York). 3 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 21.4% of their 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Brothers Moving IncUSDOT 1203584 | Rochester · 6 mi | 19 trucks | 9 | 60.0% of 5 |
| Dumbo Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1543241 | Rochester · 1 mi | 9 trucks | 20 | 14.3% of 14 |
| Interior Moving Services IncUSDOT 1498819 | Rochester · 2 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
| Joe's MovingUSDOT 2643923 | Rochester · 0 mi | 4 trucks | 9 | 11.1% of 9 |
| E-Z Movers IncUSDOT 495911 | Rochester · 4 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
| Bauer & Son MovingUSDOT 348429 | Rochester · 4 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Bridgeport end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Bridgeport: Alaska to Connecticut Moving (Easton, 2,155 trucks), Pedowitz Machinery Movers (Hauppauge, 67 trucks), Clancy Relocation & Logistics (Patterson, 56 trucks), Plycon Transportation Group (Kings Park, 41 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from New York 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 Rochester to Bridgeport
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 308 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Bridgeport
A local move inside Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport are New Haven (about 19 mi), Stamford (about 23 mi), New Rochelle (about 42 mi).
Other routes from Rochester
All routes from Rochester, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester to Buffalo, NY | ~78 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Rochester to Syracuse, NY | ~87 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Rochester to Utica, NY | ~140 mi | $630 – $840 |
| Rochester to Schenectady, NY | ~218 mi | $981 – $1,308 |
| Rochester to Albany, NY | ~231 mi | $1,040 – $1,386 |
| Rochester to Pittsburgh, PA | ~262 mi | $1,179 – $1,572 |
| Rochester to Cleveland, OH | ~277 mi | $1,247 – $1,662 |
| Rochester to Mount Vernon, NY | ~289 mi | $1,301 – $1,734 |
Also moving to Bridgeport: from New Haven, CT, from Hartford, CT, from New York City, NY, from Jersey City, NJ.
Rochester to Bridgeport moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Rochester, NY to Bridgeport?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 308 miles cost about $1,040 – $1,386 for a studio, $1,386 – $1,848 for a two-bedroom home and $1,594 – $2,125 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Rochester, NY to Bridgeport take?
The drive is about 6 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Rochester, NY to Bridgeport?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $665 – $887 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,386 – $1,848 with full-service movers; a moving container is $998 – $1,331.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Rochester, NY to Bridgeport?
Yes. Rochester is in New York and Bridgeport is in Connecticut, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 7 listed movers within 30 miles of Rochester hold it.
How many people move from Rochester, NY to Bridgeport each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 191 people a year (margin of error ±135) moved from Monroe County, which contains Rochester, to Fairfield County, which contains Bridgeport.
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.