Newark, NJ → Hartford, CT · Short-haul move
About 125 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,300–$3,430, delivery in 1–2 days, 2,782 carriers on the Newark side and 350 in Hartford.
Hartford sits about 125 miles northeast of Newark, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to Connecticut that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 51 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,300 and $3,430, before packing or storage.
On the Newark side there are 2,782 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,591 of them authorized for interstate work), and 350 around Hartford (246 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 Hartford.
Newark has a population of about 323,808 and Hartford about 121,981. Newark is considerably denser (12,927 people per square mile versus 6,957), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,400 | $1,700 | $2,080 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,400 | $1,700 | $2,080 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,300 | $2,810 | $3,430 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,690 | $4,490 | $5,480 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,070 | $6,180 | $7,540 |
$280–$390
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,130–$1,660
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,300–$3,430
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Newark, NJ → Hartford, CT. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
Legal name: Maersk Logistics & Services USA INC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Legal name: Antwall 13 LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $1,400 to $2,080 for a one-bedroom, $2,300 to $3,430 for a two-bedroom, $3,690 to $5,480 for a three-bedroom and $5,070 to $7,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 125 road miles (106 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 51 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 New Jersey 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 $280 to $390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,130 to $1,660. 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 Newark–Hartford corridor.