New Haven, CT → Sarasota, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from New Haven to Sarasota

About 1,308 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,760–$8,580, delivery in 3–7 days, 242 carriers on the New Haven side and 194 in Sarasota.

1,308 miroad distance
23 h 15 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,760–$8,5802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: New Haven, Connecticut
To: Sarasota, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 1,308 miles (1,109 straight-line)
Drive time: 23 h 15 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 242 (131 interstate)
Movers at destination: 194 (66 interstate)

Reverse: Sarasota → New Haven

Moving from New Haven to Sarasota is a long-distance move of roughly 1,308 road miles, heading southwest from Connecticut to Florida.

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 $5,760 to $8,580 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 23 h 15 min.

On the New Haven side there are 242 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (131 of them authorized for interstate work), and 194 around Sarasota (66 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 Sarasota.

New Haven has a population of about 138,774 and Sarasota about 57,000. New Haven is considerably denser (7,167 people per square mile versus 3,730), 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 Florida than in Connecticut, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from New Haven to Sarasota

Full-service estimate for 1,308 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,310	$2,810	$3,430
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,460	$4,220	$5,150
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,760	$7,030	$8,580
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,220	$11,250	$13,720
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,680	$15,460	$18,870

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,790–$2,530

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

Portable container

$2,190–$3,220

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

Full-service mover

$5,760–$8,580

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

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

Moving companies for this route

Near New Haven (origin)

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

Near Sarasota (destination)

Bms Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bekins A-1 Movers INC

USDOT: 716970
MC: 224537
Based in: Sarasota, FL 34240 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 145 trucks, 125 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (925) 813-0717 Route Verify on FMCSA

Foodmaster Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2227723
MC: 406237
Based in: Sarasota, FL 34236 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (941) 210-3515 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: College Hunks Sarasota LLC

USDOT: 4227396
MC: 1634963
Based in: Sarasota, FL 34243 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (941) 234-9589 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dfm Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Detwiler'S Farm Market Wholesale Produce LLC

USDOT: 2330865
MC: 919251
Based in: Sarasota, FL 34232 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (941) 378-2727 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunshine Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Sunshine Movers Of Sarasota LLC

USDOT: 4054744
MC: 1537260
Based in: Sarasota, FL 34243 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (941) 447-1719 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bulusa Express LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1078223
MC: 459630
Based in: Bradenton, FL 34203 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (941) 544-4556 Route Verify on FMCSA

Joseph A Palermo Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1825959
MC: 675958
Based in: Bradenton, FL 34211 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (941) 706-4520 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Of Sarasota

Licensed interstate

Legal name: All My Sons Of Tampa LLC

USDOT: 3534314
MC: 1177730
Based in: Sarasota, FL 34243 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 194 movers in Sarasota

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,310 to $3,430 for a studio, $3,460 to $5,150 for a one-bedroom, $5,760 to $8,580 for a two-bedroom, $9,220 to $13,720 for a three-bedroom and $12,680 to $18,870 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Sarasota from New Haven?

About 1,308 road miles (1,109 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 15 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Florida 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 New Haven to Sarasota?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,790 to $2,530 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,190 to $3,220. 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 New Haven–Sarasota corridor.