Bridgeport, CT → Orlando, FL · Long-distance move
About 1,172 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,400–$8,040, delivery in 3–7 days, 447 carriers on the Bridgeport side and 1,200 in Orlando.
Moving from Bridgeport to Orlando is a long-distance move of roughly 1,172 road miles, heading southwest from Connecticut to Florida.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,400 to $8,040 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 54 min.
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 1,200 around Orlando (385 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 Orlando.
Bridgeport has a population of about 152,273 and Orlando about 333,888. Bridgeport is considerably denser (9,233 people per square mile versus 2,781), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Florida than in Connecticut, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,160 | $2,640 | $3,220 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,240 | $3,950 | $4,820 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,400 | $6,590 | $8,040 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,640 | $10,540 | $12,860 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,890 | $14,500 | $17,680 |
$1,650–$2,340
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,070–$3,040
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,400–$8,040
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Bridgeport, CT → Orlando, FL. 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: 123 Moving Solutions INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,160 to $3,220 for a studio, $3,240 to $4,820 for a one-bedroom, $5,400 to $8,040 for a two-bedroom, $8,640 to $12,860 for a three-bedroom and $11,890 to $17,680 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,172 road miles (993 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 54 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Connecticut into Florida 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 $1,650 to $2,340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,070 to $3,040. 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–Orlando corridor.