($559+) Knoxville, TN to New Haven, CT Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 794-mile move from Knoxville, Tennessee, to New Haven, Connecticut, with costs ranging from $1,822 - $8,276. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $296 - $1,976. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Knoxville and New Haven. Local movers in Knoxville typically start around $170 as a base rate plus $113/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,822 - $4,815
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,440 - $5,909
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,430 - $8,276

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 Knoxville to New Haven.

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

Specialty needs vary by market — 67% of Knoxville 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville, TN to New Haven, CT

Moving containers from Knoxville, Tennessee, to New Haven, Connecticut, cost between $1,106 and $3,645. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Knoxville typically costs about $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,106 - $2,057
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,364 - $2,937
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,849 - $3,645

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 Knoxville, TN, 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville, TN to New Haven, CT

Truck rentals from Knoxville, Tennessee, to New Haven, Connecticut, range from $599 - $1,611 for the 794-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $250 - $285
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Knoxville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $599 - $1,086
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $611 - $1,315
• 4+ bedrooms: $764 - $1,611

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Knoxville, Tennessee, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $692.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $250 - $285 for the 794-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $59 and $321, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $148 per night for hotel stops on the 794-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $296 - $445.

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

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Knoxville, Tennessee, 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 $889 and $2,214.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,016 - $1,906
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,103 - $2,214
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,572 - $3,093

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Knoxville, Tennessee, 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 Knoxville 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. Hittman Transport Services, Inc. (4.26/5 stars): Hittman Transport Services, 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: Knoxville, TN 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 Knoxville 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.