($497+) Dayton, OH to New Haven, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Dayton, OH to New Haven, CT

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 708-mile move from Dayton, Ohio, to New Haven, Connecticut, with costs ranging from $1,583 - $7,798. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $275 - $1,832. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Dayton and New Haven. Local movers in Dayton typically start around $330 as a base rate plus $140/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,583 - $4,294
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,367 - $5,518
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,034 - $7,798

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 Dayton to New Haven.

Specialty moving services from Dayton, OH to New Haven, CT

Specialty needs vary by market: 63% of Dayton movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In New Haven, 67% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Dayton 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 Dayton, OH to New Haven, CT

Moving containers from Dayton, Ohio, to New Haven, Connecticut, cost between $1,012 and $3,306. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Dayton typically runs around $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,012 - $1,781
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,247 - $2,673
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,687 - $3,306

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Dayton, OH 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 $641 in Dayton, OH, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $69 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $137 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 Dayton 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 Dayton, OH to New Haven, CT

A rental truck for this 708-mile move from Dayton, Ohio, to New Haven, Connecticut, costs between $497 and $1,315. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $206 - $236
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Dayton daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $497 - $933
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $547 - $1,187
• 4+ bedrooms: $685 - $1,315

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 $69 and $321.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $137.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $206 and $236 for the 708-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 $641 for 2 movers in Dayton, Ohio, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Dayton 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 Dayton, OH to New Haven, CT

For larger DIY moves from Dayton, Ohio, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to New Haven, Connecticut.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,081 and $2,138.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $948 - $1,669
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,081 - $2,138
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,406 - $2,778

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 Dayton, Ohio, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $641.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $69 and $137 per foot.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: Dayton, OH 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 Dayton 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.

Our take

The 708-mile move from Dayton, OH, to New Haven, CT, costs between $1,583 and $7,798 with full-service movers, $1,012 - $3,306 with a moving container, and $497 - $1,315 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,367 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include ASSA ABLOY Group and ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions - US.