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Waterbury, CT → Atlantic City, NJ · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Waterbury to Atlantic City

About 198 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,600–$3,870, delivery in 1–2 days, 170 carriers on the Waterbury side and 81 in Atlantic City.

  • 198 miroad distance
  • 4 h 7 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,600–$3,8702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 198 miles (168 straight-line)
Drive time
4 h 7 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
170 (99 interstate)
Movers at destination
81 (50 interstate)

Reverse: Atlantic City → Waterbury

The route from Waterbury, CT to Atlantic City, NJ covers roughly 198 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $2,600 to $3,870 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 4 h 7 min.

On the Waterbury side there are 170 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (99 of them authorized for interstate work), and 81 around Atlantic City (50 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 Atlantic City.

Waterbury has a population of about 115,771 and Atlantic City about 38,000. The two cities have comparable density (4,014 and 3,578 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Waterbury to Atlantic City

Full-service estimate for 198 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,400 $1,700 $2,080
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,560 $1,900 $2,320
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,600 $3,170 $3,870
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,160 $5,080 $6,200
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,730 $6,980 $8,520

Rental truck (DIY)

$350–$500

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,200–$1,760

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$2,600–$3,870

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Waterbury (origin)

Bozzuto'S INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
57911
MC
179376
Based in
Cheshire, CT 06410 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
273 trucks, 286 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (203) 250-5130 Route Verify on FMCSA

Merchant Deliveries LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3408453
MC
1100215
Based in
Wallingford, CT 06492 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
40 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (860) 778-6007 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ct Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Flynn'S Motor Express INC

USDOT
175772
MC
153461
Based in
Southington, CT 06489 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (860) 628-6373 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jora LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4245583
MC
1644874
Based in
Wallingford, CT 06492 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (203) 817-6668 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rt Relocation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3285714
MC
1039635
Based in
Cheshire, CT 06410 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (833) 668-3978 Route Verify on FMCSA

Industrial Riggers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
27842
MC
140204
Based in
Waterbury, CT 06704 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
14 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (203) 573-1116 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Lutzen & Son Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1539801
MC
847413
Based in
Wallingford, CT 06492 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (203) 626-9467 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kim Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
978755
MC
506916
Based in
Berlin, CT 06037 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (860) 770-8396 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 170 movers in Waterbury

Near Atlantic City (destination)

Ag Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2392856
MC
822533
Based in
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (609) 334-0722 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bk Movers LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
855489
MC
376602
Based in
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (609) 641-8660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Platt'S Beach House Furnishings Splatt'S Furniture

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Platt'S INC

USDOT
3344659
Based in
Somers Point, NJ 08244 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (609) 927-8200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlantic Coast Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
637650
MC
489707
Based in
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (609) 484-1101 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Hubner INC

USDOT
3149281
MC
1167998
Based in
Absecon, NJ 08201 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (609) 241-1070 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sparrow Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Horizon Circuit LLC

USDOT
3300769
MC
1046878
Based in
Galloway, NJ 08205 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (769) 208-3637 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highway Moving & Transport Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4118247
MC
1574512
Based in
Galloway, NJ 08205 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (973) 747-6121 Route Verify on FMCSA

O C Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3299953
MC
1046495
Based in
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (609) 641-7700 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 81 movers in Atlantic City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Waterbury to Atlantic City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $1,560 to $2,320 for a one-bedroom, $2,600 to $3,870 for a two-bedroom, $4,160 to $6,200 for a three-bedroom and $5,730 to $8,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Atlantic City from Waterbury?

About 198 road miles (168 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 7 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Connecticut into New Jersey 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Waterbury to Atlantic City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $350 to $500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,200 to $1,760. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Waterbury–Atlantic City corridor.