Stamford, CT → New Haven, CT · Local move
About 43 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,360–$2,030, delivery in 0–1 days, 135 carriers on the Stamford side and 242 in New Haven.
The route from Stamford, CT to New Haven, CT covers roughly 43 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the local 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 1 h 21 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,360 and $2,030, 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 242 around New Haven (131 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 New Haven.
Stamford has a population of about 139,535 and New Haven about 138,774. New Haven is the denser city (7,167 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 | $740 | $900 | $1,090 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $860 | $1,040 | $1,270 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,360 | $1,660 | $2,030 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,090 | $2,550 | $3,120 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,110 | $3,800 | $4,630 |
$190–$270
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,060–$1,560
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,360–$2,030
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Stamford, CT → New Haven, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $740 to $1,090 for a studio, $860 to $1,270 for a one-bedroom, $1,360 to $2,030 for a two-bedroom, $2,090 to $3,120 for a three-bedroom and $3,110 to $4,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 43 road miles (36 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 21 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 New Haven 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 $190 to $270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,060 to $1,560. 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 Haven corridor.