Hoboken, NJ → Stamford, CT · Local move
About 40 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,360–$2,030, delivery in 0–1 days, 2,364 carriers on the Hoboken side and 135 in Stamford.
The route from Hoboken, NJ to Stamford, CT covers roughly 40 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the local move category for pricing purposes.
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 1 h 15 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,360 and $2,030, before packing or storage.
On the Hoboken side there are 2,364 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,242 of them authorized for interstate work), and 135 around Stamford (92 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 Stamford.
Hoboken has a population of about 60,000 and Stamford about 139,535. Hoboken is considerably denser (48,335 people per square mile versus 3,603), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $730 | $890 | $1,090 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $850 | $1,040 | $1,270 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,360 | $1,660 | $2,030 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,100 | $2,560 | $3,130 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,130 | $3,820 | $4,660 |
$190–$270
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,060–$1,550
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,360–$2,030
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Hoboken, NJ → Stamford, 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: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
Legal name: Roadway Movers INC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
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Legal name: Air Express International USA INC
Legal name: Veral Corp
Legal name: Junkluggers LLC
Legal name: J B Moving Services INC
Legal name: Narod INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $730 to $1,090 for a studio, $850 to $1,270 for a one-bedroom, $1,360 to $2,030 for a two-bedroom, $2,100 to $3,130 for a three-bedroom and $3,130 to $4,660 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 40 road miles (34 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 15 min.
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 New Jersey 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 $190 to $270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,060 to $1,550. 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 Hoboken–Stamford corridor.