Moving from Rochester, NY to New Haven, CT
About 317 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 New Haven, CT covers about 317 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,427 – $1,902 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 120 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 317 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 $1,427 – $1,902. 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 New Haven
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,070 – $1,427 | $770 – $1,027 | $514 – $685 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,284 – $1,712 | $924 – $1,232 | $616 – $822 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,427 – $1,902 | $1,027 – $1,369 | $685 – $913 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,640 – $2,187 | $1,181 – $1,575 | $787 – $1,050 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,854 – $2,473 | $1,335 – $1,780 | $890 – $1,187 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,140 – $2,853 | $1,541 – $2,054 | $1,027 – $1,369 |
Transport only, for an estimated 317 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 New Haven
317 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,585. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,427 to $1,902, 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 New Haven
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 120 people a year (±116) moved from Monroe County, NY, home to Rochester, to New Haven County, CT, home to New Haven. Going the other way: about 129 people a year (±94). Movers from Monroe County make up 0.4% of the 33,701 people a year who moved into New Haven 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 |
|---|---|
| Fairfield County, CT | 7,763 ±1,132 |
| Hartford County, CT | 3,822 ±590 |
| Middlesex County, CT | 1,948 ±391 |
| Litchfield County, CT | 1,221 ±294 |
| New London County, CT | 748 ±236 |
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 New Haven end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of New Haven: Alaska to Connecticut Moving (Easton, 2,155 trucks), CT Moving and Storage (Southington, 25 trucks), Rt Relocation LLC (Cheshire, 24 trucks), Astro Moving & Storage (St. James, 16 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 New Haven
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 317 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 New Haven
A local move inside New Haven 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 New Haven are Bridgeport (about 19 mi), Hartford (about 40 mi), Stamford (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 New Haven: from Bridgeport, CT, from Hartford, CT, from Yonkers, NY, from New York City, NY.
Rochester to New Haven moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Rochester, NY to New Haven?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 317 miles cost about $1,070 – $1,427 for a studio, $1,427 – $1,902 for a two-bedroom home and $1,640 – $2,187 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Rochester, NY to New Haven 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 New Haven?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $685 – $913 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,427 – $1,902 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,027 – $1,369.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Rochester, NY to New Haven?
Yes. Rochester is in New York and New Haven 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 New Haven each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 120 people a year (margin of error ±116) moved from Monroe County, which contains Rochester, to New Haven County, which contains New Haven.
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.