Worcester, MA → Danbury, CT · Short-haul move

Movers from Worcester to Danbury

About 124 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,350–$3,500, delivery in 1–2 days, 226 carriers on the Worcester side and 135 in Danbury.

124 miroad distance
2 h 50 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$2,350–$3,5002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Worcester, Massachusetts
To: Danbury, Connecticut
Road distance: ≈ 124 miles (105 straight-line)
Drive time: 2 h 50 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 226 (135 interstate)
Movers at destination: 135 (97 interstate)

Reverse: Danbury → Worcester

The route from Worcester, MA to Danbury, CT covers roughly 124 miles by road, a southwest-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 50 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,350 and $3,500, before packing or storage.

On the Worcester side there are 226 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (135 of them authorized for interstate work), and 135 around Danbury (97 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 Danbury.

Worcester has a population of about 213,862 and Danbury about 87,000. Worcester is considerably denser (5,522 people per square mile versus 2,059), 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 Connecticut than in Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Worcester to Danbury

Full-service estimate for 124 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,430	$1,740	$2,120
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,430	$1,740	$2,120
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,350	$2,870	$3,500
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$3,760	$4,590	$5,590
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$5,170	$6,300	$7,690

Rental truck (DIY)

$280–$390

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

Portable container

$1,130–$1,660

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

Full-service mover

$2,350–$3,500

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 Worcester (origin)

Cumberland Farms INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 17902
MC: 167834
Based in: Westboro, MA 01581 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 116 trucks, 206 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (508) 270-7203 Route Verify on FMCSA

Intransit Container LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 536660
MC: 267848
Based in: Worcester, MA 01607 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 115 trucks, 115 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (508) 752-2012 Route Verify on FMCSA

L&s Transportation Services INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 7378699
Based in: Worcester, MA 01604 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 48 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (774) 303-7984 Route Verify on FMCSA

Piece By Piece Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Piece By Piece Movers LLC

USDOT: 1971286
MC: 697653
Based in: Clinton, MA 01510 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 42 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (617) 515-9886 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dn Van Lines Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Dn Van Lines INC

USDOT: 1141917
MC: 462886
Based in: Northborough, MA 01532 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 32 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (800) 516-6837 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pegasus Courier Limo

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4211468
MC: 1626380
Based in: Worcester, MA 01605 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 28 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (508) 769-9667 Route Verify on FMCSA

Worcester County Air Freight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 255214
MC: 202018
Based in: Auburn, MA 01501 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 15 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (508) 755-8572 Route Verify on FMCSA

Oscar'S Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Oscar'S Moving Company LLC

USDOT: 1637689
MC: 633243
Based in: Worcester, MA 01604 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (617) 202-9566 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 226 movers in Worcester

Near Danbury (destination)

Werner Final Mile

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: New England Home Delivery Service LLC

USDOT: 1452227
MC: 575560
Based in: Monroe, CT 06468 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 145 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (203) 820-3955 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kingdom Support Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 973901
MC: 413112
Based in: Patterson, NY 12563 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 85 trucks, 294 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (845) 306-3200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clancy Relocation & Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Clancy Moving Systems INC

USDOT: 265038
MC: 76840
Based in: Patterson, NY 12563 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 56 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (845) 878-3300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lil Petes Automotive 2 INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3146309
MC: 1518249
Based in: Brewster, NY 10509 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 28 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (845) 287-0139 Route Verify on FMCSA

Murphy Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Armagh Transport LLC

USDOT: 2633811
MC: 934607
Based in: Brewster, NY 10509 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (866) 719-4209 Route Verify on FMCSA

Continuum International Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 601324
MC: 289773
Based in: Brookfield, CT 06804 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (203) 740-9800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grand Prix Motors INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 735423
MC: 608106
Based in: Danbury, CT 06810 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (203) 743-3737 Route Verify on FMCSA

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Licensed interstate

Legal name: A&d Trucking LLC

USDOT: 3282814
MC: 1038181
Based in: Danbury, CT 06810 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (203) 300-6328 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 135 movers in Danbury

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Worcester to Danbury?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,430 to $2,120 for a studio, $1,430 to $2,120 for a one-bedroom, $2,350 to $3,500 for a two-bedroom, $3,760 to $5,590 for a three-bedroom and $5,170 to $7,690 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Danbury from Worcester?

About 124 road miles (105 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 50 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 Massachusetts into Connecticut 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 Worcester to Danbury?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $280 to $390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,130 to $1,660. 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 Worcester–Danbury corridor.