Lansing, MI

Hartford, CT → Lansing, MI · Long-distance move

Movers from Hartford to Lansing

About 721 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,110–$6,110, delivery in 2–5 days, 350 carriers on the Hartford side and 152 in Lansing.

  • 721 miroad distance
  • 13 h 8 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,110–$6,1102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 721 miles (611 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h 8 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
350 (246 interstate)
Movers at destination
152 (54 interstate)

Reverse: Lansing → Hartford

Moving from Hartford to Lansing is a long-distance move of roughly 721 road miles, heading west from Connecticut to Michigan.

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 $4,110 to $6,110 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 13 h 8 min.

On the Hartford side there are 350 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (246 of them authorized for interstate work), and 152 around Lansing (54 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 Lansing.

Hartford has a population of about 121,981 and Lansing about 113,884. Hartford is considerably denser (6,957 people per square mile versus 2,881), 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 Michigan than in Connecticut, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Hartford to Lansing

Full-service estimate for 721 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,640 $2,000 $2,440
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,460 $3,010 $3,670
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,110 $5,010 $6,110
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,570 $8,010 $9,780
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,040 $11,020 $13,440

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,040–$1,470

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,660–$2,450

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,110–$6,110

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Hartford (origin)

Bob'S Discount Furniture LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1326635
MC
1550101
Based in
Manchester, CT 06042 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
225 trucks, 205 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Msm Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2557265
MC
891791
Based in
Hartford, CT 06114 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
55 trucks, 59 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Spelman Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3439865
MC
1116903
Based in
Rocky Hill, CT 06067 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
26 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Spacefitters LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1389824
MC
528899
Based in
Bloomfield, CT 06002 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Two Men And A Truck Connecticut

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3638680
Based in
Rocky Hill, CT 06067 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Kim Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
978755
MC
506916
Based in
Berlin, CT 06037 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Expedited Transport Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2566125
MC
897804
Based in
West Hartford, CT 06110 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Kay'S Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
102032
MC
120883
Based in
South Windsor, CT 06074 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 350 movers in Hartford

Near Lansing (destination)

Primetime Xpress LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4220939
MC
1631477
Based in
Okemos, MI 48864 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Pat Reilly Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1399146
MC
680382
Based in
Lansing, MI 48911 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Janmac Expedited Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1196471
MC
477269
Based in
Lansing, MI 48917 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
32 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Alpha Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2117524
MC
738163
Based in
Williamston, MI 48895 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Two Men And A Truck Of Greater Lansing

Interstate carrier
USDOT
652129
Based in
Lansing, MI 48911 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Sunrise K Ic Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2535712
MC
881706
Based in
Lansing, MI 48906 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Kingsley Moving Systems LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1890987
MC
682343
Based in
Lansing, MI 48912 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Blue Springs Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4292165
MC
1670295
Based in
Lansing, MI 48910 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 152 movers in Lansing

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hartford to Lansing?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,640 to $2,440 for a studio, $2,460 to $3,670 for a one-bedroom, $4,110 to $6,110 for a two-bedroom, $6,570 to $9,780 for a three-bedroom and $9,040 to $13,440 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lansing from Hartford?

About 721 road miles (611 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 8 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Connecticut into Michigan 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Hartford to Lansing?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,040 to $1,470 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,660 to $2,450. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Hartford–Lansing corridor.