Moving from Tennesseeto Connecticut
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and Hartford it is about 990 miles and 2 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving); the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 772 to 1,216 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Nashville 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 Tennessee and Connecticut.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to Connecticut
At about 990 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,455 – $5,940 for a two-bedroom home and $5,123 – $6,831 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,208 – $4,277; a freight trailer is $2,138 – $2,851.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,341 – $4,455 | $2,406 – $3,208 | $1,604 – $2,138 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,010 – $5,346 | $2,887 – $3,849 | $1,925 – $2,566 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,455 – $5,940 | $3,208 – $4,277 | $2,138 – $2,851 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,123 – $6,831 | $3,689 – $4,918 | $2,459 – $3,279 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,792 – $7,722 | $4,170 – $5,560 | $2,780 – $3,707 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,683 – $8,910 | $4,811 – $6,415 | $3,208 – $4,277 |
Transport only, for an estimated 990 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 Tennessee to Connecticut
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 12 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville to Stamford | ~772 mi | 3–7 days | $3,474 – $4,632 | $3,995 – $5,327 |
| Knoxville to Bridgeport | ~795 mi | 3–7 days | $3,578 – $4,770 | $4,114 – $5,485 |
| Knoxville to New Haven | ~814 mi | 3–7 days | $3,663 – $4,884 | $4,212 – $5,617 |
| Knoxville to Hartford | ~845 mi | 3–7 days | $3,803 – $5,070 | $4,373 – $5,830 |
| Chattanooga to Stamford | ~889 mi | 3–7 days | $4,001 – $5,334 | $4,601 – $6,134 |
| Chattanooga to Bridgeport | ~912 mi | 3–7 days | $4,104 – $5,472 | $4,720 – $6,293 |
| Nashville to Stamford | ~920 mi | 3–7 days | $4,140 – $5,520 | $4,761 – $6,348 |
| Chattanooga to New Haven | ~931 mi | 3–7 days | $4,190 – $5,586 | $4,818 – $6,424 |
| Nashville to Bridgeport | ~944 mi | 3–7 days | $4,248 – $5,664 | $4,885 – $6,514 |
| Nashville to New Haven | ~962 mi | 3–7 days | $4,329 – $5,772 | $4,978 – $6,638 |
| Chattanooga to Hartford | ~963 mi | 3–7 days | $4,334 – $5,778 | $4,984 – $6,645 |
| Nashville to Hartford | ~990 mi | 3–7 days | $4,455 – $5,940 | $5,123 – $6,831 |
| Memphis to Stamford | ~1,148 mi | 3–7 days | $5,166 – $6,888 | $5,941 – $7,921 |
| Memphis to Bridgeport | ~1,171 mi | 3–7 days | $5,270 – $7,026 | $6,060 – $8,080 |
| Memphis to New Haven | ~1,189 mi | 3–7 days | $5,351 – $7,134 | $6,153 – $8,204 |
| Memphis to Hartford | ~1,216 mi | 7–14 days | $5,472 – $7,296 | $6,293 – $8,390 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 990 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Tennessee
274 household-goods carriers in Tennessee are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Colonial Van Lines Inc, Clarkrange · USDOT 4071435 · 24 trucks
- Big League Movers Inc, Memphis · USDOT 1999318 · 20 trucks
- Lanigan Worldwide Moving & Warehousing Inc, Memphis · USDOT 296790 · 20 trucks
- Rowe Transfer Inc, Knoxville · USDOT 1079919 · 17 trucks
- Guardian Moving Systems Inc, Memphis · USDOT 534684 · 17 trucks
At the Connecticut end
169 household-goods carriers are based in Connecticut — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Hartford runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $4,455 – $5,940 | $5,569 – $7,425 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,123 – $6,831 | $6,404 – $8,539 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Tennessee
Tennessee to Connecticut moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to Connecticut?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and Hartford, the distance is about 990 miles. From our model that is $4,455 – $5,940 for a two-bedroom home and $5,123 – $6,831 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,208 – $4,277 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,138 – $2,851. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Tennessee and Connecticut, distances run from 772 to 1,216 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to Connecticut take?
Nashville to Hartford is 2 days on the road (about 18 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 Tennessee to Connecticut?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Tennessee into Connecticut is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Tennessee to Connecticut?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,138 – $2,851 for a two-bedroom home over 990 miles against $4,455 – $5,940 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $6,404 – $8,539 rather than $5,123 – $6,831.