Norwalk, CT → Murfreesboro, TN · Long-distance move
About 932 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,610–$6,860, delivery in 2–5 days, 395 carriers on the Norwalk side and 282 in Murfreesboro.
Murfreesboro sits about 932 miles southwest of Norwalk, which makes this an interstate relocation from Connecticut to Tennessee 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 $4,610 to $6,860 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 16 h 46 min.
On the Norwalk side there are 395 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (163 of them authorized for interstate work), and 282 around Murfreesboro (182 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 Murfreesboro.
Norwalk has a population of about 92,000 and Murfreesboro about 171,178. Norwalk is considerably denser (3,984 people per square mile versus 2,429), 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 Tennessee than in Connecticut, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Tennessee levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,840 | $2,250 | $2,740 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,770 | $3,370 | $4,120 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,610 | $5,620 | $6,860 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,380 | $9,000 | $10,970 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,140 | $12,370 | $15,090 |
$1,410–$1,990
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,850–$2,720
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,610–$6,860
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Air Express International USA INC
Legal name: Junkluggers LLC
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Legal name: Mpas Moving Connecticut LLC
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Legal name: Messolar LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,840 to $2,740 for a studio, $2,770 to $4,120 for a one-bedroom, $4,610 to $6,860 for a two-bedroom, $7,380 to $10,970 for a three-bedroom and $10,140 to $15,090 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 932 road miles (790 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 46 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Connecticut into Tennessee 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 $1,410 to $1,990 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,850 to $2,720. 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 Norwalk–Murfreesboro corridor.