Moving from Connecticut to Massachusetts
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 9,900 people living in Massachusetts had lived in Connecticut a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Hartford to Boston, about 110 miles, usually costs $2,000–$3,900. 99 licensed movers are based in Connecticut.
Who makes this move
9,936
people moved from Connecticut to Massachusetts (±1,952)
11,612
moved the other way, from Massachusetts to Connecticut (±2,586)
- Massachusetts drew about 11% of the roughly 88,000 people who left Connecticut for another state.
- About as many moved each way: the difference is inside the survey's margin of error.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left Connecticut went
Most common moves out of Connecticut
- New York15,000
- Massachusetts9,900
- Florida9,800
- California4,900
- Pennsylvania4,700
- North Carolina4,600
- Texas4,000
- Georgia3,800
Where people moving to Massachusetts came from
- New York19,000
- Rhode Island15,000
- California14,000
- New Hampshire11,000
- Florida11,000
- Connecticut9,900
- Maine6,700
- New Jersey6,500
Survey estimates: where two figures are closer than their margins of error, their order may not be real. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows: 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.
What it costs, by home size
Hartford to Boston, about 110 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $1,150–$2,250 | $1,400–$2,750 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $1,450–$2,850 | $1,800–$3,550 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $2,000–$3,900 | $2,500–$4,850 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $2,500–$4,850 | $3,100–$6,050 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $2,950–$5,700 | $3,650–$7,050 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $3,400–$6,550 | $4,200–$8,150 |
A model, not a quote: weight and distance, adjusted for season, fitted to published 2026 cost tables. Packing, stairs and specialty items add to these. How we model costs.
Between the main cities
A 2-bedroom move, mid-month outside summer.
| Move | Miles | Usual cost |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford to Boston | 110 | $2,000–$3,900 |
| Hartford to Worcester | 68 | $2,000–$3,900 |
| Bridgeport to Boston | 161 | $2,000–$3,900 |
| Bridgeport to Worcester | 122 | $2,000–$3,900 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities. Some of these moves are short: movers often price a short move by the hour, crew and truck rather than by weight and distance, so ask which way a quote is priced.
Licensed movers based in Connecticut
See all 99Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
West Haven, CT · USDOT 806405
6 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1999
Stratford, CT · USDOT 721238
13 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1997
Sandy Hook, CT · USDOT 3065370
1 truck · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2017
Before you book
Questions about moving from Connecticut to Massachusetts
How much does it cost to move from Connecticut to Massachusetts?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Hartford to Boston, about 110 miles, usually costs $2,000–$3,900 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $2,000 to $3,900. A studio runs about $1,150–$2,250 and a 4-bedroom about $2,950–$5,700. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Connecticut to Massachusetts?
About 9,900 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 9,936, with a margin of error of ±1,952. About 12,000 moved from Massachusetts to Connecticut the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Connecticut to Massachusetts?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 68 to 161 miles by road; Hartford to Boston is about 110. Distances are estimated from the straight line between the cities; a mover's estimate uses the actual route.
Does a mover need a federal license to move me from Connecticut to Massachusetts?
Yes. The move crosses a state line, so the mover needs active interstate authority from the FMCSA under a USDOT number. Each mover listed here shows its authority and insurance status from FMCSA's files.
When is it cheapest to move from Connecticut to Massachusetts?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 24% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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