($748+) Memphis, TN to New Haven, CT Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,184-mile relocation from Memphis, Tennessee, to New Haven, Connecticut, cost between $2,278 and $8,727. 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 $286 - $1,904, 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 Memphis typically charge a base rate around $334 plus $125 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,278 - $5,326
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,783 - $6,605
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,520 - $8,727

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 Memphis to New Haven.

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

Specialty needs vary by market: 41% of Memphis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In New Haven, 66% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Memphis 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 Memphis, TN to New Haven, CT

Moving containers from Memphis, Tennessee, to New Haven, Connecticut, cost between $1,251 and $4,111. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Memphis costs roughly $45/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,251 - $2,344
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,677 - $3,169
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,183 - $4,111

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Memphis, TN, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $666, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $71 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $143 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Memphis, TN, and New Haven, CT, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Memphis 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 Memphis, TN to New Haven, CT

Renting a moving truck for the 1,184-mile move from Memphis, Tennessee, to New Haven, Connecticut, costs between $748 and $2,047, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $359 - $410
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Memphis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $748 - $1,498
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $809 - $1,663
• 4+ bedrooms: $966 - $2,047

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $143 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 $62 and $309 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $359 - $410 in fuel for the 1,184-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $666 in Memphis, Tennessee, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Memphis, Tennessee, to New Haven, Connecticut. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,278 and $2,613.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,104 - $2,130
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,278 - $2,613
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,711 - $3,255

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 $71 - $143 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 Memphis, Tennessee, typically costs $666.

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

1. 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.
2. 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.

Cost of living: Memphis, 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 Memphis 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.

Our take

For a move from Memphis, TN, to New Haven, CT, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,278 for a studio to $8,727 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,184-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,251 - $4,111. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $748 - $2,047, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,783 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include ASSA ABLOY Group and ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions - US.