($675+) Nashville, TN to New Haven, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Nashville, TN to New Haven, CT

For the 973-mile move from Nashville, Tennessee, to New Haven, Connecticut, full-service movers cost between $2,201 and $8,297. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $320 - $2,132 (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 Nashville generally start around $275 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,201 - $5,113
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,563 - $6,254
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,547 - $8,297

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 Nashville to New Haven.

Specialty moving services from Nashville, TN to New Haven, CT

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Nashville 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 Nashville to New Haven?

Movers licensed to operate in Connecticut are typically members of the Movers & Warehousemen’s Association of Connecticut, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Nashville, TN to New Haven, CT

Moving containers from Nashville, Tennessee, to New Haven, Connecticut, cost between $1,209 and $4,214. 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 Nashville typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,209 - $2,265
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,508 - $3,209
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,074 - $4,214

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Nashville, TN 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 $746 in Nashville, TN, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $80 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $160 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 Nashville 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 Nashville, TN to New Haven, CT

A rental truck for this 973-mile move from Nashville, Tennessee, to New Haven, Connecticut, costs between $668 and $1,791. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $330 - $377
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Nashville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $668 - $1,277
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $758 - $1,548
• 4+ bedrooms: $914 - $1,791

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 $80 and $373.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $160.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $330 and $377 for the 973-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 $746 for 2 movers in Nashville, Tennessee, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Nashville 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 Nashville, TN to New Haven, CT

For larger DIY moves from Nashville, Tennessee, 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 most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,293 and $2,567.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,131 - $2,077
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,293 - $2,567
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,626 - $3,082

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Nashville, Tennessee, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $746.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $80 - $160 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. OLD South Freight Service, Inc. (4.62/5 stars): OLD South Freight Service, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Nashville, TN vs New Haven, CT

Day-to-day costs in New Haven are close to what you're used to in Nashville: cost of living index of 109 versus 105, with average rent of $2,375/mo compared to $1,971/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 96/100 and 50.9/100 in Nashville versus 68/100 and 41.8/100 in New Haven.