New Haven, CT → Wausau, WI · Long-distance move

Movers from New Haven to Wausau

About 1,036 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,920–$7,330, delivery in 3–7 days, 242 carriers on the New Haven side and 107 in Wausau.

1,036 miroad distance
18 h 34 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,920–$7,3302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: New Haven, Connecticut
To: Wausau, Wisconsin
Road distance: ≈ 1,036 miles (878 straight-line)
Drive time: 18 h 34 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 242 (131 interstate)
Movers at destination: 107 (58 interstate)

Reverse: Wausau → New Haven

Wausau sits about 1,036 miles west of New Haven, which makes this an interstate relocation from Connecticut to Wisconsin that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $4,920 to $7,330 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 18 h 34 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 107 around Wausau (58 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 Wausau.

New Haven has a population of about 138,774 and Wausau about 40,000. New Haven is considerably denser (7,167 people per square mile versus 2,080), 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 Wisconsin 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 New Haven to Wausau

Full-service estimate for 1,036 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,970	$2,400	$2,930
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,950	$3,600	$4,400
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,920	$6,000	$7,330
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,880	$9,610	$11,720
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,830	$13,210	$16,120

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,510–$2,140

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

Portable container

$1,940–$2,860

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

Full-service mover

$4,920–$7,330

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

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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 Wausau (destination)

Marathon Cheese Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Marathon Cheese Transport LLC

USDOT: 1009265
MC: 425927
Based in: Marathon, WI 54448 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 56 trucks, 47 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (715) 443-6000 Route Verify on FMCSA

River Valley Express LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1611631
MC: 362448
Based in: Schofield, WI 54476 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 37 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (715) 355-1902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roadready Transfer Service

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Roadready Transfer Service INC

USDOT: 284372
MC: 185000
Based in: Wausau, WI 54401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (715) 848-5183 Route Verify on FMCSA

Redline Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1071458
MC: 444110
Based in: Marathon, WI 54448 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 12 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (715) 571-5808 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smartway Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2374298
MC: 814846
Based in: Schofield, WI 54476 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (715) 218-5820 Route Verify on FMCSA

Diversified Installation Service INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1204511
MC: 485654
Based in: Wausau, WI 54401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (715) 849-9933 Route Verify on FMCSA

T & T Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2947255
MC: 997775
Based in: Wausau, WI 54401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (715) 409-6025 Route Verify on FMCSA

L&s Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Larry Jerome Frick

USDOT: 210930
MC: 161338
Based in: Wausau, WI 54403 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1982

Call (715) 848-2523 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 107 movers in Wausau

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,970 to $2,930 for a studio, $2,950 to $4,400 for a one-bedroom, $4,920 to $7,330 for a two-bedroom, $7,880 to $11,720 for a three-bedroom and $10,830 to $16,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Wausau from New Haven?

About 1,036 road miles (878 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 34 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 Wisconsin 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 Wausau?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,510 to $2,140 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,940 to $2,860. 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–Wausau corridor.