Interstate move · New Jersey → Connecticut

Movers from New Jersey to Connecticut

About 71 miles between Newark and Bridgeport. Two-bedroom estimate $1,530–$2,280, delivery in 1–2 days. Choose exact cities below.

71 miNewark → Bridgeport
1 h 55 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
15,038 / 2,221carriers in each state

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Every combination of a New Jersey city and a Connecticut city has its own page with distance, cost and movers.

Reverse: Connecticut → New Jersey

Moving from New Jersey to Connecticut means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Newark and Bridgeport—the road distance is about 71 miles, which puts a typical move in the short-haul move bracket with a delivery window of 1 to 2 days.

New Jersey has about 9.3 million residents and Connecticut about 3.6 million. Cost levels in the two states are broadly similar.

We list 15,038 household-goods carriers across the New Jersey cities on this platform and 2,221 across Connecticut. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.

Cost of moving from New Jersey to Connecticut

Reference estimate for 71 miles (Newark → Bridgeport)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$860	$1,050	$1,280
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$980	$1,190	$1,460
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$1,530	$1,870	$2,280
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$2,310	$2,820	$3,440
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$3,390	$4,130	$5,040

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to Connecticut?

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $980 to $1,460, a two-bedroom $1,530 to $2,280 and a three-bedroom $2,310 to $3,440. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from New Jersey to Connecticut take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 1 h 55 min; a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 1 to 2 days.

What license does a mover need for a New Jersey to Connecticut move?

An interstate move requires a carrier with an active USDOT number and FMCSA operating authority (MC number). Brokers must hold broker authority and must tell you which carrier will actually haul your goods.

Which cities in Connecticut do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are Bridgeport, Stamford, New Haven, Hartford, Waterbury. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.