Moving from Providence, RI to Bridgeport, CT
About 119 miles across a state line, from Rhode Island 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 Providence, RI to Bridgeport, CT covers about 119 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $536 – $714 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 38 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 119 miles, about 2 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 $536 – $714. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 2 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Providence to Bridgeport
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $450 – $600 | $315 – $420 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $482 – $643 | $347 – $463 | $231 – $308 |
| 2 bedrooms | $536 – $714 | $386 – $514 | $257 – $343 |
| 3 bedrooms | $616 – $821 | $443 – $591 | $296 – $394 |
| 4 bedrooms | $696 – $928 | $501 – $668 | $334 – $446 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $803 – $1,071 | $578 – $771 | $386 – $514 |
Transport only, for an estimated 119 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, Providence to Bridgeport
119 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $595. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $536 to $714, 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 Providence to Bridgeport
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 38 people a year (±35) moved from Providence County, RI, home to Providence, to Fairfield County, CT, home to Bridgeport. Going the other way: about 177 people a year (±86). Movers from Providence County make up 0.1% 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 2,143 people a year (±790) moving from Rhode Island to Connecticut and about 2,786 people a year (±768) from Connecticut to Rhode Island — a net gain for Rhode Island of about 643 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Kent County, RI | 4,379 ±697 |
| Washington County, RI | 1,723 ±422 |
| Bristol County, MA | 1,705 ±550 |
| Middlesex County, MA | 1,009 ±372 |
| Newport County, RI | 956 ±388 |
| 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
55 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Providence (79 counting those licensed only inside Rhode Island). 36 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 8.8% of their 57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southcoast Moving Storage and Property Management LLCUSDOT 1651524 | New Bedford · 28 mi | 44 trucks | 23 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Gallo Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 1420771 | Milford · 24 mi | 17 trucks | 9 | 0.0% of 3 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Rhode Island LLCUSDOT 2178203 | North Attleboro · 11 mi | 12 trucks | 12 | 0.0% of 6 |
| Sterling Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 631155 | Cranston · 7 mi | 11 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Marathon Moving Company IncUSDOT 943487 | Canton · 28 mi | 11 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Conlon Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 3495121 | Seekonk · 5 mi | 9 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 3 |
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 Rhode Island 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 Providence to Bridgeport
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 119 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 Providence
All routes from Providence, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Providence to Warwick, RI | ~10 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Providence to Worcester, MA | ~42 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Providence to Boston, MA | ~48 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Providence to Hartford, CT | ~76 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Providence to Manchester, NH | ~94 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Providence to New Haven, CT | ~100 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Providence to New York City, NY | ~181 mi | $815 – $1,086 |
| Providence to Philadelphia, PA | ~274 mi | $1,233 – $1,644 |
Also moving to Bridgeport: from New Haven, CT, from Hartford, CT, from New York City, NY, from Jersey City, NJ.
Providence to Bridgeport moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Providence to Bridgeport?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 119 miles cost about $450 – $600 for a studio, $536 – $714 for a two-bedroom home and $616 – $821 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Providence to Bridgeport take?
The drive is about 2 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 Providence to Bridgeport?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $257 – $343 for a two-bedroom home, against $536 – $714 with full-service movers; a moving container is $386 – $514.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Providence to Bridgeport?
Yes. Providence is in Rhode Island and Bridgeport is in Connecticut, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 55 listed movers within 30 miles of Providence hold it.
How many people move from Providence to Bridgeport each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 38 people a year (margin of error ±35) moved from Providence County, which contains Providence, 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.