($522+) Dayton, OH to New Haven, CT Movers

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

For the 708-mile move from Dayton, Ohio, to New Haven, Connecticut, full-service movers cost between $1,746 and $8,182. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $275 - $1,832 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Dayton generally start around $330 plus $140 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,746 - $4,416
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,485 - $6,212
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,067 - $8,182

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 — 88% of Dayton 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 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 $1,127 and $3,363. 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 Dayton adds around $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,127 - $1,947
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,447 - $2,644
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,863 - $3,363

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $641 in Dayton, OH. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $69 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $137 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your New Haven, CT, destination before booking.

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

Renting a moving truck for the 708-mile move from Dayton, Ohio, to New Haven, Connecticut, costs between $522 and $1,496, before these typical add-ons:

• 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: $522 - $1,030
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $580 - $1,235
• 4+ bedrooms: $733 - $1,496

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $206 - $236 for the 708-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Dayton, Ohio, for about 5 hours typically costs around $641.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 708-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $137 per night, adding $275 - $412 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $46 and $275.

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

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Dayton, Ohio, to New Haven, Connecticut, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,147 and $2,093.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,005 - $1,840
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,147 - $2,093
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,431 - $2,690

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $69 and $137.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Dayton, Ohio, for roughly five hours typically average $641.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co (4.88/5 stars): ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

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.