Moving from Cleveland, OH to Hartford, CT
About 543 miles across a state line, from Ohio 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 Cleveland, OH to Hartford, CT covers about 543 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,444 – $3,258 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 221 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 543 miles between Ohio 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 $2,444 – $3,258 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 10 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Cleveland to Hartford
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,833 – $2,444 | $1,319 – $1,759 | $880 – $1,173 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,199 – $2,932 | $1,583 – $2,111 | $1,056 – $1,407 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,444 – $3,258 | $1,759 – $2,346 | $1,173 – $1,564 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,810 – $3,747 | $2,023 – $2,698 | $1,349 – $1,798 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,177 – $4,235 | $2,287 – $3,049 | $1,525 – $2,033 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,665 – $4,887 | $2,639 – $3,519 | $1,759 – $2,346 |
Transport only, for an estimated 543 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, Cleveland to Hartford
543 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,715. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,444 to $3,258, 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 Cleveland to Hartford
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 221 people a year (±155) moved from Cuyahoga County, OH, home to Cleveland, to Hartford County, CT, home to Hartford. Going the other way: about 44 people a year (±41). Movers from Cuyahoga County make up 0.7% of the 32,395 people a year who moved into Hartford County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,491 people a year (±655) moving from Ohio to Connecticut and about 1,348 people a year (±629) from Connecticut to Ohio — a net gain for Connecticut of about 143 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Lorain County, OH | 5,137 ±653 |
| Summit County, OH | 3,775 ±548 |
| Franklin County, OH | 3,430 ±684 |
| Lake County, OH | 3,012 ±574 |
| Medina County, OH | 2,444 ±401 |
| 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
35 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Cleveland (107 counting those licensed only inside Ohio). 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingUSDOT 2966877 | Chagrin Falls · 15 mi | 30 trucks | 11 | 14.3% of 7 |
| Andrews Moving & Storage CompanyUSDOT 124171 | Streetsboro · 25 mi | 27 trucks | 4 | — |
| Two Men and A TruckclevelandUSDOT 734664 | Wickliffe · 13 mi | 19 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Moving Ahead Services LLCUSDOT 1657726 | Willoughby · 18 mi | 19 trucks | 10 | 14.3% of 7 |
| Moving SolutionsUSDOT 3665859 | Mentor · 22 mi | 16 trucks | 19 | 60.0% of 10 |
| Armbruster Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 957456 | Brunswick · 19 mi | 15 trucks | 3 | 33.3% of 3 |
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 Ohio 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 Cleveland 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 543 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 Cleveland
All routes from Cleveland, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland to Akron, OH | ~35 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Cleveland to Detroit, MI | ~105 mi | $473 – $630 |
| Cleveland to Toledo, OH | ~112 mi | $504 – $672 |
| Cleveland to Pittsburgh, PA | ~134 mi | $603 – $804 |
| Cleveland to Ann Arbor, MI | ~138 mi | $621 – $828 |
| Cleveland to Columbus, OH | ~147 mi | $662 – $882 |
| Cleveland to Buffalo, NY | ~202 mi | $909 – $1,212 |
| Cleveland to Dayton, OH | ~206 mi | $927 – $1,236 |
Also moving to Hartford: from Springfield, MA, from New Haven, CT, from Bridgeport, CT, from Providence, RI.
Cleveland to Hartford moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Cleveland to Hartford?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 543 miles cost about $1,833 – $2,444 for a studio, $2,444 – $3,258 for a two-bedroom home and $2,810 – $3,747 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Cleveland to Hartford take?
The drive is about 10 hours, 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 Cleveland to Hartford?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,173 – $1,564 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,444 – $3,258 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,759 – $2,346.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Cleveland to Hartford?
Yes. Cleveland is in Ohio and Hartford is in Connecticut, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 35 listed movers within 30 miles of Cleveland hold it.
How many people move from Cleveland to Hartford each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 221 people a year (margin of error ±155) moved from Cuyahoga County, which contains Cleveland, to Hartford County, which contains Hartford.
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.