Waterbury, CT → New Orleans, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Waterbury to New Orleans

About 1,454 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,890–$8,770, delivery in 3–7 days, 170 carriers on the Waterbury side and 227 in New Orleans.

1,454 miroad distance
25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,890–$8,7702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Waterbury, Connecticut
To: New Orleans, Louisiana
Road distance: ≈ 1,454 miles (1,232 straight-line)
Drive time: 25 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 170 (99 interstate)
Movers at destination: 227 (125 interstate)

Reverse: New Orleans → Waterbury

New Orleans sits about 1,454 miles southwest of Waterbury, which makes this an interstate relocation from Connecticut to Louisiana that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $5,890 to $8,770 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 25 hours (3 driving days).

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 227 around New Orleans (125 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 Orleans.

Waterbury has a population of about 115,771 and New Orleans about 362,154. Waterbury is considerably denser (4,014 people per square mile versus 2,265), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Louisiana than in Connecticut, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Waterbury to New Orleans

Full-service estimate for 1,454 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,360	$2,870	$3,510
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,540	$4,310	$5,260
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,890	$7,190	$8,770
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,430	$11,500	$14,030
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,960	$15,810	$19,290

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,090–$2,960

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

Portable container

$2,320–$3,410

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

Full-service mover

$5,890–$8,770

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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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 New Orleans (destination)

T C I Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Transportation Consultants INC

USDOT: 330295
MC: 213682
Based in: New Orleans, LA 70126 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (504) 734-0561 Route Verify on FMCSA

Larsen Intermodal Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 507293
MC: 259966
Based in: New Orleans, LA 70129 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 63 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (504) 243-1991 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moon' S Towing Service INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 467892
MC: 446826
Based in: Jefferson, LA 70121 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 58 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (504) 219-1895 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gt Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Genius Trucking LLC

USDOT: 2597749
MC: 912065
Based in: Metairie, LA 70002 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (504) 900-1501 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Machinery Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 237453
MC: 187098
Based in: Jefferson, LA 70121 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (504) 834-4930 Route Verify on FMCSA

Haynes Motor Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 77755
MC: 154678
Based in: New Orleans, LA 70117 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 21 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (504) 944-8500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Perrone And Sons LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1484140
MC: 1007901
Based in: Metairie, LA 70001 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (504) 455-3663 Route Verify on FMCSA

Edwards Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1453720
MC: 617938
Based in: Harvey, LA 70058 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (504) 554-2122 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 227 movers in New Orleans

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Waterbury to New Orleans?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,360 to $3,510 for a studio, $3,540 to $5,260 for a one-bedroom, $5,890 to $8,770 for a two-bedroom, $9,430 to $14,030 for a three-bedroom and $12,960 to $19,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is New Orleans from Waterbury?

About 1,454 road miles (1,232 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Louisiana 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 New Orleans?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,090 to $2,960 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,320 to $3,410. 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–New Orleans corridor.