Newport, RI → Waterbury, CT · Short-haul move
About 105 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,150–$3,200, delivery in 1–2 days, 30 carriers on the Newport side and 170 in Waterbury.
Moving from Newport to Waterbury is a short-haul move of roughly 105 road miles, heading west from Rhode Island to Connecticut.
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 31 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,150 and $3,200, before packing or storage.
On the Newport side there are 30 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (17 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.
Newport has a population of about 25,000 and Waterbury about 115,771. The two cities have comparable density (3,287 and 4,014 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,350 | $1,650 | $2,010 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,350 | $1,650 | $2,010 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,150 | $2,630 | $3,200 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,440 | $4,200 | $5,130 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,740 | $5,780 | $7,050 |
$260–$360
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,110–$1,640
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,150–$3,200
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Newport, RI → Waterbury, 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: Robert A Lantz
Legal name: Easy Does It LLC
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Legal name: Michael P Mellar
Legal name: Mgm Express Movers INC
Legal name: Flynn'S Motor Express INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,350 to $2,010 for a studio, $1,350 to $2,010 for a one-bedroom, $2,150 to $3,200 for a two-bedroom, $3,440 to $5,130 for a three-bedroom and $4,740 to $7,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 105 road miles (89 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 31 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 Rhode Island 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 $260 to $360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,110 to $1,640. 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 Newport–Waterbury corridor.