Bridgeport, CT → Elizabeth, NJ · Short-haul move
About 75 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,550–$2,310, delivery in 1–2 days, 447 carriers on the Bridgeport side and 1,447 in Elizabeth.
Elizabeth sits about 75 miles southwest of Bridgeport, which makes this an interstate relocation from Connecticut to New Jersey that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,550 and $2,310, before packing or storage.
On the Bridgeport side there are 447 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (230 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,447 around Elizabeth (881 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Elizabeth.
Bridgeport has a population of about 152,273 and Elizabeth about 141,675. The two cities have comparable density (9,233 and 11,162 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $870 | $1,070 | $1,300 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,000 | $1,210 | $1,480 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,550 | $1,900 | $2,310 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,340 | $2,850 | $3,480 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,420 | $4,170 | $5,090 |
$230–$320
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,090–$1,600
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,550–$2,310
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Bridgeport, CT → Elizabeth, NJ. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: New England Home Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: William B Meyerinc
Legal name: Mpas Moving Connecticut LLC
Legal name: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
Legal name: Maersk Logistics & Services USA INC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $870 to $1,300 for a studio, $1,000 to $1,480 for a one-bedroom, $1,550 to $2,310 for a two-bedroom, $2,340 to $3,480 for a three-bedroom and $3,420 to $5,090 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 75 road miles (63 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
Yes. Crossing from Connecticut into New Jersey makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $230 to $320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,090 to $1,600. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Bridgeport–Elizabeth corridor.