Moving from Ohio to Connecticut
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Columbus and Hartford it is about 645 miles and 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving); the 24 city pairs we price between the two states run from 485 to 756 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.
- ~645 miColumbus → Hartford
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,903+2-bedroom, movers
- 24City routes priced
In short
About 1,491 people moved from Ohio to Connecticut in 2024 (Census estimate, ±655), and about 1,348 went the other way. Between Columbus and Hartford it is about 645 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,903 – $3,870 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 162 movers based in Ohio hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Ohio to Connecticut
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,491 people a year (±655), against about 1,348 (±629) from Connecticut to Ohio, so Connecticut gains about 143 people a year on this exchange. Ohio is the 11th-largest of the 43 states sending people to Connecticut; Connecticut took in about 82,002 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County | Hartford County | 221 ±155 |
| Montgomery County | New Haven County | 100 ±122* |
| Lake County | Fairfield County | 81 ±67 |
| Cuyahoga County | New Haven County | 74 ±54 |
| Hamilton County | Hartford County | 61 ±64* |
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. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Columbus 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 Ohio and Connecticut.
Cost of moving from Ohio to Connecticut
At about 645 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,903 – $3,870 for a two-bedroom home and $3,338 – $4,450 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,090 – $2,786; a freight trailer is $1,393 – $1,858.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,177 – $2,903 | $1,567 – $2,090 | $1,045 – $1,393 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,612 – $3,483 | $1,881 – $2,508 | $1,254 – $1,672 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,903 – $3,870 | $2,090 – $2,786 | $1,393 – $1,858 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,338 – $4,450 | $2,403 – $3,204 | $1,602 – $2,136 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,773 – $5,031 | $2,717 – $3,622 | $1,811 – $2,415 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,354 – $5,805 | $3,135 – $4,180 | $2,090 – $2,786 |
Transport only, for an estimated 645 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 Ohio to Connecticut
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 4 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron to Stamford | ~485 mi | 3–7 days | $2,183 – $2,910 | $2,510 – $3,347 |
| Cleveland to Stamford | ~495 mi | 3–7 days | $2,228 – $2,970 | $2,562 – $3,416 |
| Akron to Bridgeport | ~505 mi | 3–7 days | $2,273 – $3,030 | $2,613 – $3,485 |
| Cleveland to Bridgeport | ~514 mi | 3–7 days | $2,313 – $3,084 | $2,660 – $3,547 |
| Akron to New Haven | ~521 mi | 3–7 days | $2,345 – $3,126 | $2,696 – $3,595 |
| Cleveland to New Haven | ~530 mi | 3–7 days | $2,385 – $3,180 | $2,743 – $3,657 |
| Akron to Hartford | ~537 mi | 3–7 days | $2,417 – $3,222 | $2,779 – $3,705 |
| Cleveland to Hartford | ~543 mi | 3–7 days | $2,444 – $3,258 | $2,810 – $3,747 |
| Columbus to Stamford | ~586 mi | 3–7 days | $2,637 – $3,516 | $3,033 – $4,043 |
| Toledo to Stamford | ~606 mi | 3–7 days | $2,727 – $3,636 | $3,136 – $4,181 |
| Columbus to Bridgeport | ~608 mi | 3–7 days | $2,736 – $3,648 | $3,146 – $4,195 |
| Columbus to New Haven | ~625 mi | 3–7 days | $2,813 – $3,750 | $3,234 – $4,313 |
| Toledo to Bridgeport | ~626 mi | 3–7 days | $2,817 – $3,756 | $3,240 – $4,319 |
| Toledo to New Haven | ~641 mi | 3–7 days | $2,885 – $3,846 | $3,317 – $4,423 |
| Columbus to Hartford | ~645 mi | 3–7 days | $2,903 – $3,870 | $3,338 – $4,450 |
| Toledo to Hartford | ~653 mi | 3–7 days | $2,939 – $3,918 | $3,379 – $4,506 |
| Dayton to Stamford | ~661 mi | 3–7 days | $2,975 – $3,966 | $3,421 – $4,561 |
| Dayton to Bridgeport | ~683 mi | 3–7 days | $3,074 – $4,098 | $3,535 – $4,713 |
| Cincinnati to Stamford | ~694 mi | 3–7 days | $3,123 – $4,164 | $3,591 – $4,789 |
| Dayton to New Haven | ~701 mi | 3–7 days | $3,155 – $4,206 | $3,628 – $4,837 |
| Cincinnati to Bridgeport | ~716 mi | 3–7 days | $3,222 – $4,296 | $3,705 – $4,940 |
| Dayton to Hartford | ~720 mi | 3–7 days | $3,240 – $4,320 | $3,726 – $4,968 |
| Cincinnati to New Haven | ~734 mi | 3–7 days | $3,303 – $4,404 | $3,798 – $5,065 |
| Cincinnati to Hartford | ~756 mi | 3–7 days | $3,402 – $4,536 | $3,912 – $5,216 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Ohio
90 of the 162 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 510 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 65 of 270 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 80 of 510 driver inspections (15.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brendamour Moving & Storage IncCincinnati, OH · USDOT 628381 | 78 | 12 of 55 | 1 of 78 |
| Piqua Transfer & Storage CompanyPiqua, OH · USDOT 81418 | 49 | 5 of 18 | 0 of 49 |
| Glass City MoversToledo, OH · USDOT 1403449 | 40 | 1 of 15 | 7 of 40 |
| 3rd Generation Moving & Storage CompanyMarion, OH · USDOT 2493351 | 33 | 8 of 14 | 4 of 33 |
| MVM Moving & Storage Reliable Moving and Storage, Changing Places MovingToledo, OH · USDOT 1444491 | 27 | 3 of 15 | 1 of 27 |
| Moving SolutionsMentor, OH · USDOT 3665859 | 19 | 6 of 10 | 1 of 19 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
390 listed household-goods carriers are based in Ohio, 162 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Ohio 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 Ohio. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Ohio
Ohio to Connecticut moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Ohio to Connecticut?
Between the two states' main cities, Columbus and Hartford, the distance is about 645 miles. From our model that is $2,903 – $3,870 for a two-bedroom home and $3,338 – $4,450 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,090 – $2,786 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,393 – $1,858. Across the 24 city pairs we price between Ohio and Connecticut, distances run from 485 to 756 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Ohio to Connecticut take?
Columbus to Hartford is 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Ohio to Connecticut?
Yes. A move from Ohio into Connecticut is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 390 listed movers based in Ohio, 162 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Ohio.
What is the cheapest way to move from Ohio to Connecticut?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,393 – $1,858 for a two-bedroom home over 645 miles against $2,903 – $3,870 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,090 – $2,786, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Ohio to Connecticut each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,491 people (±655) moved from Ohio to Connecticut that year, against about 1,348 (±629) from Connecticut to Ohio. That makes Ohio the 11th-largest source of new residents for Connecticut among the states.