Stamford, CT → Hartford, CT · Short-haul move
About 77 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,540–$2,300, delivery in 1–2 days, 135 carriers on the Stamford side and 350 in Hartford.
The route from Stamford, CT to Hartford, CT covers roughly 77 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
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 2 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,540 and $2,300, before packing or storage.
On the Stamford side there are 135 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (92 of them authorized for interstate work), and 350 around Hartford (246 interstate). For an in-state 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.
Stamford has a population of about 139,535 and Hartford about 121,981. Hartford is the denser city (6,957 people per square mile versus 3,603 in Stamford), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $870 | $1,060 | $1,300 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $990 | $1,210 | $1,470 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,320 | $2,830 | $3,460 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,390 | $4,130 | $5,040 |
$230–$320
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,090–$1,600
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,540–$2,300
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $870 to $1,300 for a studio, $990 to $1,470 for a one-bedroom, $1,540 to $2,300 for a two-bedroom, $2,320 to $3,460 for a three-bedroom and $3,390 to $5,040 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 77 road miles (65 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 2 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.
No. Because both Stamford and Hartford are in Connecticut, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $230 to $320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,090 to $1,600. 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 Stamford–Hartford corridor.