Madison, WI → Waterbury, CT · Long-distance move
About 994 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,820–$7,160, delivery in 2–5 days, 228 carriers on the Madison side and 170 in Waterbury.
Moving from Madison to Waterbury is a long-distance move of roughly 994 road miles, heading east from Wisconsin to Connecticut.
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 $4,820 to $7,160 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 17 h 50 min.
On the Madison side there are 228 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (120 of them authorized for interstate work), and 170 around Waterbury (99 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 Waterbury.
Madison has a population of about 286,233 and Waterbury about 115,771. The two cities have comparable density (3,390 and 4,014 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Connecticut is a higher-cost state than Wisconsin, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,930 | $2,350 | $2,870 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,890 | $3,520 | $4,300 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,820 | $5,870 | $7,160 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,700 | $9,400 | $11,460 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,590 | $12,920 | $15,760 |
$1,470–$2,080
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,910–$2,800
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,820–$7,160
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.
Legal name: Lightner & Lightner INC
Legal name: Roessler LLC
Legal name: Flynn'S Motor Express INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,930 to $2,870 for a studio, $2,890 to $4,300 for a one-bedroom, $4,820 to $7,160 for a two-bedroom, $7,700 to $11,460 for a three-bedroom and $10,590 to $15,760 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 994 road miles (843 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 50 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Wisconsin 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 $1,470 to $2,080 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,910 to $2,800. 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 Madison–Waterbury corridor.