Charlottesville, VA → Bridgeport, CT · Regional long-distance move
About 420 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,360–$4,990, delivery in 1–3 days, 48 carriers on the Charlottesville side and 447 in Bridgeport.
The route from Charlottesville, VA to Bridgeport, CT covers roughly 420 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $3,360 to $4,990 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 57 min.
On the Charlottesville side there are 48 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (29 of them authorized for interstate work), and 447 around Bridgeport (230 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 Bridgeport.
Charlottesville has a population of about 47,000 and Bridgeport about 152,273. Bridgeport is the denser city (9,233 people per square mile versus 4,544 in Charlottesville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,340 | $1,640 | $2,000 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,010 | $2,460 | $3,000 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,360 | $4,090 | $4,990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,370 | $6,550 | $7,990 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,390 | $9,010 | $10,990 |
$580–$820
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,390–$2,050
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,360–$4,990
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Charlottesville, VA → Bridgeport, CT. 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: Nbf Charlottesville LLC
Legal name: Lokey Enterprise LLC
Legal name: Movn On LLC
Legal name: New England Home Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: William B Meyerinc
Legal name: Mpas Moving Connecticut LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,340 to $2,000 for a studio, $2,010 to $3,000 for a one-bedroom, $3,360 to $4,990 for a two-bedroom, $5,370 to $7,990 for a three-bedroom and $7,390 to $10,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 420 road miles (356 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 57 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Virginia into Connecticut 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 $580 to $820 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,390 to $2,050. 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 Charlottesville–Bridgeport corridor.