($610+) Augusta, GA to New Haven, CT Movers
Moving from Augusta, GA, to New Haven, CT, runs anywhere from $610 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $7,660 for full-service movers handling a larger 4+ bedroom household. The two cities sit about 855 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 2 to 7 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $1,817, while larger 4+ bedroom relocations can reach $7,660 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,107 - $3,535, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $610 - $1,661.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Augusta, GA, to New Haven, CT. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,398 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from Augusta, GA to New Haven, CT
Moving options from Augusta to New Haven fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. A 2-3 bedroom full-service move costs $2,398 - $5,868 on this route, with movers handling all labor and transportation. Moving containers come in around 44% less for the same home size, and rental trucks are around 74% less, though both require you to handle the loading. This 855-mile route typically takes 2 to 7 days door to door.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 855-mile route from Augusta to New Haven, broken down by home size:
Home size makes the biggest difference in what you'll pay on this route. A studio or 1-bedroom runs $1,817 - $4,476 with full-service movers and considerably less with a container ($1,107 - $2,047), rental truck ($610 - $1,075), or freight trailer ($997 - $1,859). A 2 - 3 bedroom home moves that range up to $2,398 - $5,868 full-service, and a 4+ bedroom household tops out around $7,660.
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated November 2, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Augusta, GA to New Haven, CT
Hiring full-service movers from Augusta, Georgia, to New Haven, Connecticut, costs between $1,817 and $7,660. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 855-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $275 - $1,832, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Augusta and New Haven. For a rough baseline, movers based in Augusta tend to start around $365 plus $95/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Augusta to New Haven:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,817 - $4,476
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,398 - $5,868
- 4+ bedrooms: $3,961 - $7,660
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 Augusta to New Haven.
Pro tip: Peak moving season (May - September) limits truck availability and pushes up full-service moving costs. Booking during slower months can give you more scheduling room and a lower final price.
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Specialty moving services from Augusta, GA to New Haven, CT
Specialty needs vary by market: 58% of Augusta movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In New Haven, 67% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing75% of local movers | $458 - $4,580 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready58% of local movers60% nationallyTop pick: Coleman Worldwide Moving | $183 - $1,099/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $275 - $2,198 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs55% of local movers | $916 - $2,748 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,290 - $9,160 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $686 - $1,303 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items45% of local movers26% nationallyTop pick: Coleman Worldwide Moving | $916 - $2,290 |
| Piano | Any piano type50% of local movers41% nationallyTop pick: Coleman Worldwide Moving | $733 - $3,206 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling9% of local movers | $275 - $1,374 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect9% nationallyTop pick: College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | $595 - $1,832 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $275 - $13,740+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $275 - $3,206+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Augusta to New Haven?
Movers & Warehousemen’s Association of Connecticut membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Connecticut, on top of the picks below.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
- American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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.
- Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national carriers are typically lower-priced than local moving companies in Augusta, GA. At that distance, local movers often charge 30% - 40% more because they don't spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments the way national carriers do. If a direct route and faster delivery (averaging 2 days) are priorities, a local mover may be worth considering, but that service comes at a higher price.
Moving container costs from Augusta, GA to New Haven, CT
Moving containers from Augusta, Georgia, to New Haven, Connecticut, cost between $1,107 and $3,535. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Augusta runs about $50/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Augusta to New Haven:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,107 - $2,047
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,340 - $2,702
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,895 - $3,535
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $69 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $137 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
- Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $641 in Augusta, GA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
- Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
- Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your New Haven, CT, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Georgia to Connecticut move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,107. Underestimating how much you have and needing an extra container means paying for another one, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise. For reference, a 2 - 3 bedroom home typically runs $1,340 - $2,702.
What are the best moving containers Augusta to New Haven?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Augusta to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Augusta:
- Budget Movers of Augusta Inc. (4.3/5), 21 years in business
- Apple Moving (3.3/5), 26 years in business
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.6/5), 32 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Augusta, GA to New Haven, CT
A rental truck for this 855-mile move from Augusta, Georgia, to New Haven, Connecticut, costs between $610 and $1,661. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:
- Fuel for the drive: $249 - $285
- Daily insurance: $27/day
- Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
- Augusta daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Augusta to New Haven based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $610 - $1,075
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $615 - $1,264
- 4+ bedrooms: $810 - $1,661
Pro tip: Budget beyond the advertised rate of $610 - $1,661 when pricing out a rental truck from Augusta to New Haven. Fuel alone runs $249 - $285, and overnight lodging ($137/night), meals, and equipment rentals add up quickly. Most people spend roughly $600 - $1,200 more on meals, equipment, and other extras beyond fuel and lodging by the time the move is done.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $137 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
- Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $60 and $298 to your total.
- Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
- Gas: Plan on spending $249 - $285 in fuel for the 855-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
- Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $641 in Augusta, Georgia, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Augusta to New Haven?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 Augusta, GA to New Haven, CT
Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Augusta, Georgia, 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 $824 and $2,250.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Augusta to New Haven:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $997 - $1,859
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,117 - $2,250
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,456 - $2,770
Pro tip: Freight pricing rewards efficient packing. Trailers are 8 feet tall and accessed via a 4-foot ramp, so technique matters, especially for heavy pieces. Since each additional linear foot adds to your quote, packing strategically is one of the easiest ways to control costs.
What other costs come with freight trailers?
- More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $69 - $137 to your final bill.
- Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
- Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Augusta, Georgia, typically costs $641.
What are the best freight companies from Augusta to New Haven?
- 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.
- 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.
Pro tip: One of the biggest advantages of freight trailers is speed. For an interstate move, freight delivery is one of the fastest options you have short of driving a rental truck yourself. It's a smart choice when your timeline is firm and you'll be ready to receive your shipment. If there's any chance your new place won't be ready or you need a few weeks of storage, a moving container with built-in storage may serve you better.
Cost of living: Augusta, GA 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 Augusta on housing, income, and taxes.
| Measure | Augusta, GA | New Haven, CT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living index | 80 | 109 |
| Average rent | $1,250/mo | $2,375/mo |
| Median home value | $161,772 | $248,886 |
| Average income | $53,134/yr | $53,771/yr |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | 9.7% |
| State income tax | Up to 5.49% | Up to 3.0% |
| Walkability score | 22/100 | 68/100 |
| Safety index | 51.54/100 | 41.8/100 |
| Air quality | Good | Good |
Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our New Haven, CT to Augusta, GA guide.
Why moveBuddha is the smarter way to find a mover:
Over the last 3 months, moveBuddha has processed 10 real quotes from Georgia to Connecticut, so we know current pricing better than most. Checking our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers helps you avoid low-ball or inflated estimates. Georgia alone has 256 movers in our database, worth knowing for a 855-mile move like this one.
Our take
Full-service movers on the 855-mile route from Augusta, GA, to New Haven, CT, run $1,817 - $7,660 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,107 - $3,535, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $610 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,398, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include ASSA ABLOY Group and ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions - US.
FAQs: Moving from Augusta, GA, to New Haven, CT
What extra costs come with a truck rental on this route?
The base rate only covers the vehicle. Expect to add fuel ($249 - $285), daily insurance ($27/day), and equipment rentals ($6 - $18) on top. Overnight stops can add another $137/night for lodging if your drive spans more than a day.
How walkable is New Haven?
New Haven has a walkability score of 68 out of 100 and a bike-friendliness score of 66, compared to 22 and 33 in Augusta. If you're used to getting around on foot or by bike, this is worth factoring into which neighborhood you pick.
How much does it cost to move from Augusta, GA to New Haven, CT?
Costs on this route range from around $610 to $7,660, depending on your home size and which service you choose. Full-service movers typically fall between $1,817 and $7,660, while DIY options like rental trucks and containers come in lower. Moving during peak season (May - September) tends to push prices higher across the board.
What are some tips for saving money on a move from Augusta, GA to New Haven, CT?
Cutting 500 pounds from your shipment, roughly one bedroom's worth of items, saves approximately $200 - $400 on a full-service move on this route. Beyond that, staying organized matters just as much. A solid moving checklist keeps you on schedule and helps you avoid costly last-minute mistakes.
What do local movers charge in Augusta?
Local movers based in Augusta typically start around $365 as a base rate, plus $95/hour per mover. That's a useful baseline if you're hiring help just to load a rental truck or container rather than booking a full long-distance move. Rates in New Haven run similarly and are worth checking if you need help unloading on the other end.
What percentage of Augusta movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 50% of movers in Augusta handle piano moves, and 45% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 41% and 26% nationally.