($553+) Lexington, KY to New Haven, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lexington, KY to New Haven, CT

Full-service movers for the 786-mile relocation from Lexington, Kentucky, to New Haven, Connecticut, cost between $1,749 and $8,618. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $295 - $1,964, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Lexington typically charge a base rate around $197 plus $70 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Lexington to New Haven:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,749 - $4,957
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,391 - $5,971
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,260 - $8,618

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Lexington to New Haven.

Specialty moving services from Lexington, KY to New Haven, CT

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Lexington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In New Haven, 95% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Lexington to New Haven?

Look for Movers & Warehousemen’s Association of Connecticut membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Connecticut beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Lexington, KY to New Haven, CT

Moving containers from Lexington, Kentucky, to New Haven, Connecticut, cost between $1,073 and $3,682. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to New Haven. If you go over that window, storage in Lexington adds around $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Lexington to New Haven:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,073 - $2,016
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,465 - $2,909
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,965 - $3,682

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Lexington, KY and New Haven, CT. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $687 in Lexington, KY, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $74 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $147 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Lexington to New Haven?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Lexington, KY to New Haven, CT

Truck rentals from Lexington, Kentucky, to New Haven, Connecticut, range from $559 - $1,486 for the 786-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $246 - $281
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Lexington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Lexington to New Haven based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $559 - $1,032
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $654 - $1,328
• 4+ bedrooms: $819 - $1,486

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $74 and $344.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $147.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $246 and $281 for the 786-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $687 for 2 movers in Lexington, Kentucky, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Lexington to New Haven?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Lexington, KY to New Haven, CT

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Lexington, Kentucky, to New Haven, Connecticut. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $884 and $2,236.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Lexington to New Haven:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,036 - $1,741
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,138 - $2,236
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,572 - $3,093

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Lexington, Kentucky, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $687.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $74 and $147 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Lexington to New Haven?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Phoenix Transportation Services, LLC (4.38/5 stars): Phoenix Transportation Services, LLC is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Lexington, KY vs New Haven, CT

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in New Haven, side by side with Lexington on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.