Philadelphia, PA → Stamford, CT · Short-haul move
About 131 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,170–$3,230, delivery in 1–2 days, 1,658 carriers on the Philadelphia side and 135 in Stamford.
Moving from Philadelphia to Stamford is a short-haul move of roughly 131 road miles, heading northeast from Pennsylvania 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 58 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,170 and $3,230, before packing or storage.
On the Philadelphia side there are 1,658 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,138 of them authorized for interstate work), and 135 around Stamford (92 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 Stamford.
Philadelphia has a population of about 1.6 million and Stamford about 139,535. Philadelphia is considerably denser (11,933 people per square mile versus 3,603), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Connecticut is a higher-cost state than Pennsylvania, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,300 | $1,590 | $1,940 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,300 | $1,590 | $1,940 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,170 | $2,650 | $3,230 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,480 | $4,240 | $5,180 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,780 | $5,830 | $7,120 |
$280–$400
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,140–$1,670
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,170–$3,230
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Philadelphia, PA → Stamford, 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: Finster Courier Incorporated
Legal name: Dream Transportation LLC
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Legal name: Air Express International USA INC
Legal name: Veral Corp
Legal name: Junkluggers LLC
Legal name: J B Moving Services INC
Legal name: Narod INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,300 to $1,940 for a studio, $1,300 to $1,940 for a one-bedroom, $2,170 to $3,230 for a two-bedroom, $3,480 to $5,180 for a three-bedroom and $4,780 to $7,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 131 road miles (111 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 58 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 Pennsylvania 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 $400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,140 to $1,670. 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 Philadelphia–Stamford corridor.