($552+) Detroit, MI to New Haven, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Detroit, MI to New Haven, CT

Hiring full-service movers from Detroit, Michigan, to New Haven, Connecticut, costs between $1,579 and $8,774. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 692-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $296 - $1,976, 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 Detroit and New Haven. For a rough baseline, movers based in Detroit tend to start around $248 plus $100/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 Detroit to New Haven:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,579 - $4,448
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,531 - $5,743
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,000 - $8,774

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 Detroit to New Haven.

Specialty moving services from Detroit, MI to New Haven, CT

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of Detroit 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 Detroit 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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Moving container costs from Detroit, MI to New Haven, CT

Moving containers from Detroit, Michigan, to New Haven, Connecticut, cost between $1,041 and $3,458. 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 Detroit runs about $85/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,041 - $1,924
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,445 - $2,719
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,879 - $3,458

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $74 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $148 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 $692 in Detroit, MI, 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.

What are the best moving containers Detroit 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 Detroit, MI to New Haven, CT

Truck rentals from Detroit, Michigan, to New Haven, Connecticut, range from $510 - $1,400 for the 692-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $218 - $249
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Detroit daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $510 - $1,003
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $561 - $1,226
• 4+ bedrooms: $743 - $1,400

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $148 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Detroit, Michigan, usually costs about $692 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 692-mile drive falls between $218 and $249, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $49 and $296 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Detroit 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 Detroit, MI to New Haven, CT

If you're moving a larger household from Detroit, Michigan, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to New Haven, Connecticut.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,069 and $2,067.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $927 - $1,802
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,069 - $2,067
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,458 - $2,851

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Detroit, Michigan, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $692.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $74 - $148 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 Detroit 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. XPO Logistics Freight, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): XPO Logistics Freight, Inc. 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: Detroit, MI 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 Detroit 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.