Newton, MA → Hartford, CT · Short-haul move
About 100 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,730–$2,570, delivery in 1–2 days, 456 carriers on the Newton side and 350 in Hartford.
Moving from Newton to Hartford is a short-haul move of roughly 100 road miles, heading southwest from Massachusetts 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 25 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,730 and $2,570, before packing or storage.
On the Newton side there are 456 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (267 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.
Newton has a population of about 89,000 and Hartford about 121,981. Hartford is the denser city (6,957 people per square mile versus 4,988 in Newton), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Connecticut than in Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $1,000 | $1,220 | $1,480 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,120 | $1,370 | $1,670 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,730 | $2,110 | $2,570 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,570 | $3,130 | $3,820 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,700 | $4,520 | $5,510 |
$250–$360
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,110–$1,630
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,730–$2,570
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Newton, MA → 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: Gentle Giant Interstate Company LLC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,000 to $1,480 for a studio, $1,120 to $1,670 for a one-bedroom, $1,730 to $2,570 for a two-bedroom, $2,570 to $3,820 for a three-bedroom and $3,700 to $5,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 100 road miles (85 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 25 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
Yes. Crossing from Massachusetts 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 $250 to $360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,110 to $1,630. 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 Newton–Hartford corridor.