Ottawa and Toronto moves
Toronto to Ottawa movers
TLC Moving & Storage moves households between Toronto and Ottawa in both directions: into Ottawa from Toronto, and out of Ottawa to Toronto. We pack, load, drive the roughly 450 km and set up at the other end. Call (613) 830-7402 or send the form for a free estimate.
- Moves in both directions
- About 450 km by road
- Storage in Ottawa if your dates don't line up
Why a 450 km move needs its own plan
Toronto and Ottawa are about 450 km apart by road, by Highway 416 and Highway 401: a little over five hours of driving before traffic and stops.
So a household move between the two cities is a long-distance move: the truck is loaded for hours of highway, not a trip across town. It runs as part of our long-distance moving service.
Ottawa to Toronto movers
Leaving Ottawa, we start at your home with a free in-home estimate, then pack, load and drive your things to Toronto. Connor's review below is from a move from Ottawa to Toronto with us.
Coming to Ottawa from Toronto
Moving to Ottawa? Tell us both addresses and what you're bringing, and we'll plan the move from Toronto. If your Ottawa home isn't ready when you arrive, your things can go into storage here until it is.
How an Ottawa and Toronto move works
The same plan, whichever way you're going:
1. A free estimate
Call or send the form with both addresses, the size of the home and your date.
2. Packing
We pack with quality materials, or you pack and we load. See packing services.
3. Loaded for the highway
Furniture is padded and the load is secured so nothing shifts over 450 km.
4. Delivery and setup
We unload, put furniture back together and place it where you want it.
Before moving day in either city
Sort these out before the truck arrives:
Book the elevator
Toronto high-rises often require you to book the elevator for a move. Ask your building early, and do the same if you're moving into an Ottawa condo or apartment.
Ask where the truck can load
Downtown traffic slows moving trucks. Ask your building where and when the truck can load, at both ends.
Line up storage early
If closing dates don't match, arrange storage now rather than on moving day.
What Ottawa customers say about TLC
I moved from Ottawa to Toronto with TLC. They worked really fast and were a pleasure to work with.
Google review, 1 September 2026
Using TLC for over 20 years. Why? Because they are reliable, trustworthy and well priced.
Google review, 1 October 2026
Questions about moving with TLC
How much does it cost to move from Toronto to Ottawa?
It depends on the size of your home, how much you want packed, whether you need storage and your date. We price each move after reviewing it, and the estimate is free with no obligation. Call (613) 830-7402.
How many hours does it take to travel from Toronto to Ottawa?
About 450 km, and a little over five hours of driving before traffic and stops, on an OpenStreetMap route read (OSRM, 2026-10-29). Moving day also includes loading at one end and unloading at the other.
Can I find movers from Toronto to Ottawa?
Yes. TLC is an Ottawa moving company that moves households from Toronto to Ottawa and from Ottawa to Toronto. Call (613) 830-7402 or send the form.
How far in advance should I book movers?
As soon as you have a date. Leave time to book the elevator at a condo or apartment building, and to arrange storage if your dates don't line up.
Is a move between Toronto and Ottawa a long-distance move?
Yes. For us, any move that leaves the Ottawa region is long distance, and Toronto is about 450 km away. See long-distance moving.
Free estimate
Get your free estimate
Tell us about your move and we will come back with a free, obligation-free estimate. You can also call (613) 830-7402.