Stamford, CT → New Bedford, MA · Regional long-distance move
About 166 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,530–$3,760, delivery in 1–2 days, 135 carriers on the Stamford side and 80 in New Bedford.
Moving from Stamford to New Bedford is a regional long-distance move of roughly 166 road miles, heading east from Connecticut to Massachusetts.
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 $2,530 to $3,760 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 34 min.
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 80 around New Bedford (56 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 New Bedford.
Stamford has a population of about 139,535 and New Bedford about 101,834. New Bedford is the denser city (5,054 people per square mile versus 3,603 in Stamford), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Massachusetts is a higher-cost state than Connecticut, 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 | $1,430 | $1,740 | $2,120 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,520 | $1,850 | $2,250 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,530 | $3,080 | $3,760 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,040 | $4,930 | $6,010 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,560 | $6,780 | $8,270 |
$320–$450
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,170–$1,720
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,530–$3,760
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Stamford, CT → New Bedford, MA. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,430 to $2,120 for a studio, $1,520 to $2,250 for a one-bedroom, $2,530 to $3,760 for a two-bedroom, $4,040 to $6,010 for a three-bedroom and $5,560 to $8,270 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 166 road miles (141 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 34 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 Connecticut into Massachusetts 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 $320 to $450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,170 to $1,720. 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 Stamford–New Bedford corridor.