($94+) Newark, NJ to New Haven, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Newark, NJ to New Haven, CT

Full-service movers for the 91-mile relocation from Newark, New Jersey, to New Haven, Connecticut, cost between $534 and $3,559. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $374 - $2,492, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Newark typically charge a base rate around $260 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $534 - $2,404
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,036 - $3,167
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,385 - $3,559

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 Newark to New Haven.

Specialty moving services from Newark, NJ to New Haven, CT

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Newark 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 Newark to New Haven?

All three below meet the standards set by the Movers & Warehousemen’s Association of Connecticut, the group most Connecticut movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

How much do local movers cost in Newark, NJ?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Newark to New Haven with a local mover averages $995 - $3,041. Shorter moves don't always call for a national van line, and local moving companies in Newark, NJ often offer competitive pricing on nearby routes. Smaller crews and regional focus translate to lower overhead and more scheduling flexibility.

Just make sure they're properly licensed for interstate moves and equipped to handle the full distance.

Moving container costs from Newark, NJ to New Haven, CT

Moving containers from Newark, New Jersey, to New Haven, Connecticut, cost between $666 and $1,874. 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 Newark typically runs around $130/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $666 - $1,105
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $884 - $1,611
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,109 - $1,874

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Newark, NJ 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 $872 in Newark, NJ, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $93 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $187 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 Newark 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 Newark, NJ to New Haven, CT

Truck rentals from Newark, New Jersey, to New Haven, Connecticut, range from $97 - $185 for the 91-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $36 - $41
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Newark daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $97 - $147
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $110 - $185
• 4+ bedrooms: $120 - $185

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $187 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 $81 and $405 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $36 - $41 in fuel for the 91-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $872 in Newark, New Jersey, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Newark 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 Newark, NJ to New Haven, CT

For larger DIY moves from Newark, New Jersey, 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 $0 and $0.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $0 - $0
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $0 - $0
• 4+ bedrooms: $0 - $0

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 $93 and $187.
• 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 Newark, New Jersey, for roughly five hours typically average $872.

What are the best freight companies from Newark 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. Freehold Cartage, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Freehold Cartage, 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: Newark, NJ 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 Newark 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.