Moving from Chesapeake, VA to New Haven, CT
About 429 miles across a state line, from Virginia 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 Chesapeake, VA to New Haven, CT covers about 429 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,931 – $2,574 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 13 people a year move between the two metro areas (Census).
The route
At 429 miles between Virginia 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 $1,931 – $2,574 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 8 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Chesapeake to New Haven
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,448 – $1,931 | $1,042 – $1,390 | $695 – $927 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,737 – $2,317 | $1,251 – $1,668 | $834 – $1,112 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,931 – $2,574 | $1,390 – $1,853 | $927 – $1,236 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,220 – $2,960 | $1,598 – $2,131 | $1,066 – $1,421 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,510 – $3,346 | $1,807 – $2,409 | $1,205 – $1,606 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,896 – $3,861 | $2,085 – $2,780 | $1,390 – $1,853 |
Transport only, for an estimated 429 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, Chesapeake to New Haven
429 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,145. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,931 to $2,574, 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 Chesapeake to New Haven
The county-to-county table of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) has no estimate for Chesapeake city, VA to New Haven County, CT, but the wider metro table does: about 13 people a year (±21) moved from the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC metro area to the New Haven-Milford, CT metro area. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. The other way: about 69 people a year (±50).
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 578 people a year (±475) moving from Virginia to Connecticut and about 2,449 people a year (±964) from Connecticut to Virginia — a net gain for Virginia of about 1,871 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Virginia Beach City, VA | 3,754 ±803 |
| Norfolk City, VA | 2,233 ±508 |
| Portsmouth City, VA | 1,476 ±508 |
| Suffolk City, VA | 782 ±242 |
| Bexar County, TX | 529 ±497 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Fairfield County, CT | 7,763 ±1,132 |
| Hartford County, CT | 3,822 ±590 |
| Middlesex County, CT | 1,948 ±391 |
| Litchfield County, CT | 1,221 ±294 |
| New London County, CT | 748 ±236 |
Licensed movers at each end
35 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Chesapeake (56 counting those licensed only inside Virginia). 11 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 22.9% of their 319 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Transfer IncUSDOT 139659 | Chesapeake · 8 mi | 240 trucks | 426 | 20.2% of 247 |
| Apple MovingUSDOT 163678 | Chesapeake · 4 mi | 44 trucks | 40 | 18.2% of 22 |
| Hampton Roads Moving & StorageUSDOT 1581633 | Suffolk · 15 mi | 43 trucks | 46 | 40.0% of 25 |
| Apple MovingUSDOT 795385 | Norfolk · 12 mi | 21 trucks | 12 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Monroe Transfer & Storage Co IncUSDOT 169188 | Norfolk · 14 mi | 18 trucks | 0 | — |
| Brooks Transfer & Storage CoincUSDOT 120995 | Virginia Beach · 15 mi | 17 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the New Haven end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of New Haven: Alaska to Connecticut Moving (Easton, 2,155 trucks), CT Moving and Storage (Southington, 25 trucks), Rt Relocation LLC (Cheshire, 24 trucks), Astro Moving & Storage (St. James, 16 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Virginia 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 Chesapeake to New Haven
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 429 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in New Haven
A local move inside New Haven 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 New Haven are Bridgeport (about 19 mi), Hartford (about 40 mi), Stamford (about 42 mi).
Other routes from Chesapeake
All routes from Chesapeake, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake to Norfolk, VA | ~14 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Chesapeake to Virginia Beach, VA | ~25 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Chesapeake to Richmond, VA | ~100 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Chesapeake to Raleigh, NC | ~168 mi | $756 – $1,008 |
| Chesapeake to Chapel Hill, NC | ~188 mi | $846 – $1,128 |
| Chesapeake to Greensboro, NC | ~232 mi | $1,044 – $1,392 |
| Chesapeake to Winston-Salem, NC | ~261 mi | $1,175 – $1,566 |
| Chesapeake to Philadelphia, PA | ~273 mi | $1,229 – $1,638 |
Also moving to New Haven: from Bridgeport, CT, from Hartford, CT, from Yonkers, NY, from New York City, NY.
Chesapeake to New Haven moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Chesapeake to New Haven?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 429 miles cost about $1,448 – $1,931 for a studio, $1,931 – $2,574 for a two-bedroom home and $2,220 – $2,960 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Chesapeake to New Haven take?
The drive is about 8 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 Chesapeake to New Haven?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $927 – $1,236 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,931 – $2,574 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,390 – $1,853.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Chesapeake to New Haven?
Yes. Chesapeake is in Virginia and New Haven 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 Chesapeake hold it.
How many people move from Chesapeake to New Haven each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 13 people a year (margin of error ±21) moved from the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC metro area to the New Haven-Milford, CT metro area. Its county table has no estimate for this pair, so the metro figure is the finest available.
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.