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Lancaster, CA → New Haven, CT · Cross-country move

Movers from Lancaster to New Haven

About 2,923 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,610–$14,300, delivery in 7–14 days, 105 carriers on the Lancaster side and 242 in New Haven.

  • 2,923 miroad distance
  • 51 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,610–$14,3002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,923 miles (2,477 straight-line)
Drive time
51 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
105 (57 interstate)
Movers at destination
242 (131 interstate)

Reverse: New Haven → Lancaster

New Haven sits about 2,923 miles northeast of Lancaster, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Connecticut that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $9,610 to $14,300 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 51 hours (6 driving days).

On the Lancaster side there are 105 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (57 of them authorized for interstate work), and 242 around New Haven (131 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 New Haven.

Lancaster has a population of about 170,084 and New Haven about 138,774. New Haven is the denser city (7,167 people per square mile versus 1,840 in Lancaster), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Connecticut than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Lancaster to New Haven

Full-service estimate for 2,923 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,840 $4,690 $5,720
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,770 $7,030 $8,580
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,610 $11,720 $14,300
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $15,380 $18,750 $22,880
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $21,140 $25,780 $31,450

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,050–$5,720

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

Portable container

$3,630–$5,340

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

Full-service mover

$9,610–$14,300

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

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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 Lancaster (origin)

Warvet LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4438298
MC
1747298
Based in
Lancaster, CA 93536 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (254) 493-7509 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alpha Omega Consulting Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4384395
MC
1719247
Based in
Palmdale, CA 93552 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (661) 389-2068 Route Verify on FMCSA

Av Supplies Express 2 Deliver Ship It 2go

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Av Supplies Distributors INC

USDOT
4216491
MC
1639401
Based in
Lancaster, CA 93534 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (661) 952-7887 Route Verify on FMCSA

Av Trans

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Antelope Investment Enterprises INC

USDOT
3148907
MC
103731
Based in
Palmdale, CA 93552 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (323) 855-2664 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jabes Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The King Modular Systems Installation INC

USDOT
2951860
MC
1555690
Based in
Palmdale, CA 93552 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (323) 318-0716 Route Verify on FMCSA

C & E Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3473111
MC
1137379
Based in
Lancaster, CA 93536 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (323) 481-9394 Route Verify on FMCSA

Geo4road INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3975931
MC
1487146
Based in
Lancaster, CA 93534 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (267) 228-9856 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leo'S Trucking & Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
9348380
MC
68741251
Based in
Lancaster, CA 93534 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (661) 802-2895 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 105 movers in Lancaster

Near New Haven (destination)

Bozzuto'S INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
57911
MC
179376
Based in
Cheshire, CT 06410 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
273 trucks, 286 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (203) 250-5130 Route Verify on FMCSA

Merchant Deliveries LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3408453
MC
1100215
Based in
Wallingford, CT 06492 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
40 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (860) 778-6007 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jora LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4245583
MC
1644874
Based in
Wallingford, CT 06492 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (203) 817-6668 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rt Relocation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3285714
MC
1039635
Based in
Cheshire, CT 06410 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (833) 668-3978 Route Verify on FMCSA

John Degrand & Son INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
272172
MC
15100
Based in
West Haven, CT 06516 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (203) 933-7725 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Lutzen & Son Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1539801
MC
847413
Based in
Wallingford, CT 06492 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (203) 626-9467 Route Verify on FMCSA

Anthony Augliera Incorporated

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
57994
MC
60406
Based in
East Haven, CT 06512 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (203) 937-9080 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nova Express

Licensed interstate
USDOT
788061
MC
610730
Based in
Naugatuck, CT 06770 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (203) 610-9605 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 242 movers in New Haven

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lancaster to New Haven?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,840 to $5,720 for a studio, $5,770 to $8,580 for a one-bedroom, $9,610 to $14,300 for a two-bedroom, $15,380 to $22,880 for a three-bedroom and $21,140 to $31,450 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is New Haven from Lancaster?

About 2,923 road miles (2,477 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 51 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 California 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Lancaster to New Haven?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,050 to $5,720 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,630 to $5,340. 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 Lancaster–New Haven corridor.