Moving from Burlington, VT to Hartford, CT
About 221 miles across a state line, from Vermont 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 Burlington, VT to Hartford, CT covers about 221 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $995 – $1,326 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 49 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 221 miles, about 4 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 $995 – $1,326. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Burlington to Hartford
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $746 – $995 | $537 – $716 | $358 – $477 |
| 1 bedroom | $895 – $1,193 | $644 – $859 | $430 – $573 |
| 2 bedrooms | $995 – $1,326 | $716 – $955 | $477 – $636 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,144 – $1,525 | $823 – $1,098 | $549 – $732 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,293 – $1,724 | $931 – $1,241 | $621 – $827 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,492 – $1,989 | $1,074 – $1,432 | $716 – $955 |
Transport only, for an estimated 221 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, Burlington to Hartford
221 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,105. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $995 to $1,326, 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 Burlington to Hartford
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 49 people a year (±41) moved from Chittenden County, VT, home to Burlington, to Hartford County, CT, home to Hartford. Going the other way: about 117 people a year (±91). Movers from Chittenden County make up 0.2% of the 32,395 people a year who moved into Hartford County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 835 people a year (±566) moving from Vermont to Connecticut and about 909 people a year (±626) from Connecticut to Vermont — a net gain for Vermont of about 74 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Franklin County, VT | 771 ±345 |
| Lamoille County, VT | 526 ±196 |
| Addison County, VT | 341 ±103 |
| Suffolk County, MA | 335 ±137 |
| Washington County, VT | 229 ±106 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| New Haven County, CT | 4,588 ±909 |
| Fairfield County, CT | 3,016 ±509 |
| Tolland County, CT | 2,966 ±685 |
| Hampden County, MA | 1,976 ±1,038 |
| Middlesex County, CT | 1,899 ±470 |
Licensed movers at each end
7 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Burlington (9 counting those licensed only inside Vermont). 7 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 23.1% of their 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Action Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 434207 | Colchester · 5 mi | 35 trucks | 42 | 31.8% of 22 |
| Booska World Wide MoversUSDOT 786533 | South Burlington · 3 mi | 10 trucks | 13 | 16.7% of 6 |
| McLure Moving & StorageUSDOT 86305 | Essex Junction · 8 mi | 9 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 5 |
| Sargent's MovingUSDOT 821114 | Morrisville · 29 mi | 4 trucks | 1 | — |
| Lowell's Moving & StorageUSDOT 1653526 | So Burlington · 3 mi | 3 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 2 |
| Vermont Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1596307 | Winooski · 2 mi | 2 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Hartford end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Hartford: CT Moving and Storage (Southington, 25 trucks), Rt Relocation LLC (Cheshire, 24 trucks), Lippincott Van Lines (Winsted, 22 trucks), Pioneer Moving (Chicopee, 10 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Vermont 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 Burlington to Hartford
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 221 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 Hartford
A local move inside Hartford 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 Hartford are Springfield (about 28 mi), New Haven (about 40 mi), Bridgeport (about 56 mi).
Other routes from Burlington
All routes from Burlington, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington to Montpelier, VT | ~41 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Burlington to Albany, NY | ~150 mi | $675 – $900 |
| Burlington to Boston, MA | ~212 mi | $954 – $1,272 |
| Burlington to Washington, DC | ~505 mi | $2,273 – $3,030 |
| Burlington to Ann Arbor, MI | ~641 mi | $2,885 – $3,846 |
| Burlington to Charleston, WV | ~708 mi | $3,186 – $4,248 |
| Burlington to Raleigh, NC | ~776 mi | $3,492 – $4,656 |
| Burlington to Louisville, KY | ~908 mi | $4,086 – $5,448 |
Also moving to Hartford: from Springfield, MA, from New Haven, CT, from Bridgeport, CT, from Providence, RI.
Burlington to Hartford moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Burlington to Hartford?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 221 miles cost about $746 – $995 for a studio, $995 – $1,326 for a two-bedroom home and $1,144 – $1,525 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Burlington to Hartford take?
The drive is about 4 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 Burlington to Hartford?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $477 – $636 for a two-bedroom home, against $995 – $1,326 with full-service movers; a moving container is $716 – $955.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Burlington to Hartford?
Yes. Burlington is in Vermont and Hartford is in Connecticut, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 7 listed movers within 30 miles of Burlington hold it.
How many people move from Burlington to Hartford each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 49 people a year (margin of error ±41) moved from Chittenden County, which contains Burlington, to Hartford County, which contains Hartford.
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.