Moving from Pennsylvania to Connecticut
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Philadelphia and Hartford it is about 211 miles and about 4 hours; the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 123 to 457 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.
- ~211 miPhiladelphia → Hartford
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $950+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 2,175 people moved from Pennsylvania to Connecticut in 2024 (Census estimate, ±835), and about 4,704 went the other way. Between Philadelphia and Hartford it is about 211 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $950 – $1,266 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 223 movers based in Pennsylvania hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Pennsylvania to Connecticut
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,175 people a year (±835), against about 4,704 (±1,560) from Connecticut to Pennsylvania, so Connecticut loses about 2,529 people a year on this exchange. Pennsylvania is the 9th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia County | New Haven County | 218 ±139 |
| Allegheny County | Hartford County | 198 ±139 |
| Philadelphia County | Fairfield County | 196 ±163 |
| Luzerne County | Hartford County | 169 ±180* |
| Lebanon County | New London County | 136 ±203* |
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.
Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania and Connecticut.
Cost of moving from Pennsylvania to Connecticut
At about 211 miles, full-service movers should land around $950 – $1,266 for a two-bedroom home and $1,092 – $1,456 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $684 – $912; a freight trailer is $456 – $608.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $712 – $950 | $513 – $684 | $342 – $456 |
| 1 bedroom | $855 – $1,139 | $615 – $820 | $410 – $547 |
| 2 bedrooms | $950 – $1,266 | $684 – $912 | $456 – $608 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,092 – $1,456 | $786 – $1,048 | $524 – $699 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,234 – $1,646 | $889 – $1,185 | $592 – $790 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,424 – $1,899 | $1,025 – $1,367 | $684 – $912 |
Transport only, for an estimated 211 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 Pennsylvania to Connecticut
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown to Stamford | ~123 mi | 1–3 days | $554 – $738 | $637 – $849 |
| Philadelphia to Stamford | ~133 mi | 1–3 days | $599 – $798 | $688 – $918 |
| Allentown to Bridgeport | ~146 mi | 1–3 days | $657 – $876 | $756 – $1,007 |
| Philadelphia to Bridgeport | ~156 mi | 1–3 days | $702 – $936 | $807 – $1,076 |
| Allentown to New Haven | ~165 mi | 1–3 days | $743 – $990 | $854 – $1,138 |
| Philadelphia to New Haven | ~175 mi | 1–3 days | $788 – $1,050 | $906 – $1,207 |
| Allentown to Hartford | ~194 mi | 1–3 days | $873 – $1,164 | $1,004 – $1,339 |
| Philadelphia to Hartford | ~211 mi | 1–3 days | $950 – $1,266 | $1,092 – $1,456 |
| Harrisburg to Stamford | ~214 mi | 1–3 days | $963 – $1,284 | $1,107 – $1,477 |
| Harrisburg to Bridgeport | ~237 mi | 1–3 days | $1,067 – $1,422 | $1,226 – $1,635 |
| Harrisburg to New Haven | ~255 mi | 1–3 days | $1,148 – $1,530 | $1,320 – $1,760 |
| Harrisburg to Hartford | ~283 mi | 1–3 days | $1,274 – $1,698 | $1,465 – $1,953 |
| Pittsburgh to Stamford | ~398 mi | 1–3 days | $1,791 – $2,388 | $2,060 – $2,746 |
| Erie to Stamford | ~404 mi | 3–7 days | $1,818 – $2,424 | $2,091 – $2,788 |
| Pittsburgh to Bridgeport | ~419 mi | 3–7 days | $1,886 – $2,514 | $2,168 – $2,891 |
| Erie to Bridgeport | ~421 mi | 3–7 days | $1,895 – $2,526 | $2,179 – $2,905 |
| Erie to New Haven | ~435 mi | 3–7 days | $1,958 – $2,610 | $2,251 – $3,001 |
| Pittsburgh to New Haven | ~437 mi | 3–7 days | $1,967 – $2,622 | $2,261 – $3,015 |
| Erie to Hartford | ~445 mi | 3–7 days | $2,003 – $2,670 | $2,303 – $3,070 |
| Pittsburgh to Hartford | ~457 mi | 3–7 days | $2,057 – $2,742 | $2,365 – $3,153 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Pennsylvania
139 of the 223 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 783 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 63 of 422 vehicle inspections (14.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 130 of 783 driver inspections (16.6%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills Transfer & Storage IncGreensburg, PA · USDOT 85531 | 35 | 3 of 20 | 0 of 35 |
| J Cawley Moving LLCHanover Township, PA · USDOT 2117707 | 28 | 0 of 21 | 1 of 28 |
| Bright Eye Movers and Cleaners LLCCamp Hill, PA · USDOT 3597545 | 27 | 5 of 15 | 17 of 27 |
| Superior Moving & Storage IncPhiladelphia, PA · USDOT 390115 | 26 | 2 of 14 | 4 of 26 |
| South Hills Movers IncBethel Park, PA · USDOT 98045 | 26 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 26 |
| We-Haul Moving LLCBethlehem, PA · USDOT 967376 | 25 | 2 of 12 | 2 of 25 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
355 listed household-goods carriers are based in Pennsylvania, 223 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania to Connecticut moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Pennsylvania to Connecticut?
Between the two states' main cities, Philadelphia and Hartford, the distance is about 211 miles. From our model that is $950 – $1,266 for a two-bedroom home and $1,092 – $1,456 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $684 – $912 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $456 – $608. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Pennsylvania and Connecticut, distances run from 123 to 457 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Pennsylvania to Connecticut take?
Philadelphia to Hartford is about 4 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 Pennsylvania to Connecticut?
Yes. A move from Pennsylvania into Connecticut is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 355 listed movers based in Pennsylvania, 223 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Pennsylvania.
What is the cheapest way to move from Pennsylvania to Connecticut?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $456 – $608 for a two-bedroom home over 211 miles against $950 – $1,266 with full-service movers. A container, about $684 – $912, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Pennsylvania to Connecticut each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,175 people (±835) moved from Pennsylvania to Connecticut that year, against about 4,704 (±1,560) from Connecticut to Pennsylvania. That makes Pennsylvania the 9th-largest source of new residents for Connecticut among the states.