Asheville, NC → Manchester, NH · Long-distance move

Movers from Asheville to Manchester

About 924 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,550–$6,760, delivery in 2–5 days, 120 carriers on the Asheville side and 57 in Manchester.

924 miroad distance
16 h 38 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,550–$6,7602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Asheville, North Carolina
To: Manchester, New Hampshire
Road distance: ≈ 924 miles (783 straight-line)
Drive time: 16 h 38 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 120 (87 interstate)
Movers at destination: 57 (44 interstate)

Reverse: Manchester → Asheville

The route from Asheville, NC to Manchester, NH covers roughly 924 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $4,550 to $6,760 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 16 h 38 min.

On the Asheville side there are 120 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (87 of them authorized for interstate work), and 57 around Manchester (44 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Manchester.

Asheville has a population of about 95,000 and Manchester about 116,818. Manchester is the denser city (3,494 people per square mile versus 2,080 in Asheville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Hampshire is a higher-cost state than North Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. New Hampshire levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Asheville to Manchester

Full-service estimate for 924 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,820	$2,220	$2,700
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,730	$3,330	$4,060
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,550	$5,540	$6,760
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,270	$8,870	$10,820
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,000	$12,190	$14,880

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,400–$1,980

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,840–$2,710

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,550–$6,760

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Asheville (origin)

Carolina Logistic INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2073146
MC: 724258
Based in: Candler, NC 28715 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 204 trucks, 226 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (828) 367-7749 Route Verify on FMCSA

Empire National INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2878524
MC: 966111
Based in: Fletcher, NC 28732 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 100 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (800) 985-0888 Route Verify on FMCSA

Anchor Logistics Xpress INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2025845
MC: 712157
Based in: Asheville, NC 28806 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (828) 707-9161 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Of Asheville

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ams&sons Moving Company LLC

USDOT: 1555930
MC: 577552
Based in: Fletcher, NC 28732 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (828) 681-5252 Route Verify on FMCSA

Carolina Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1544288
MC: 574276
Based in: Candler, NC 28715 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (828) 548-0037 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jb Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3183831
MC: 129079
Based in: Candler, NC 28715 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (828) 707-2111 Route Verify on FMCSA

Union Transfer And Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 97211
MC: 96435
Based in: Arden, NC 28704 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (828) 209-0171 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gasperson Transfer

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Wnc Moving & Storage INC

USDOT: 281010
MC: 183831
Based in: Asheville, NC 28804 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (828) 658-8880 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 120 movers in Asheville

Near Manchester (destination)

Prime Source Foods

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Poultry Products Company Of New England LLC

USDOT: 106078
MC: 213558
Based in: Londonderry, NH 03053 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 77 trucks, 62 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (603) 263-1668 Route Verify on FMCSA

4-Star Bulk Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 467589
MC: 210062
Based in: Raymond, NH 03077 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 59 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (518) 792-6571 Route Verify on FMCSA

Law Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Law Motor Freight INC

USDOT: 86153
MC: 36144
Based in: Merrimack, NH 03054 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (603) 686-3591 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trend Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Trend Moving LLC

USDOT: 3092893
MC: 1027437
Based in: Londonderry, NH 03053 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (855) 509-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ray The Mover

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mii Moving And Storage LLC

USDOT: 2724757
MC: 922878
Based in: Manchester, NH 03109 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (603) 669-7170 Route Verify on FMCSA

Louis P Cote INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 86271
MC: 82109
Based in: Goffstown, NH 03045 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (603) 623-1533 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pro Landscape Supply

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Pr Ouellette Landscape Supply LLC

USDOT: 799991
MC: 1748600
Based in: Goffstown, NH 03045 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (603) 268-5421 Route Verify on FMCSA

Able Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Able Moving & Storage Company INC

USDOT: 42189
MC: 140160
Based in: Amherst, NH 03031 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (603) 882-2340 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 57 movers in Manchester

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Asheville to Manchester?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,820 to $2,700 for a studio, $2,730 to $4,060 for a one-bedroom, $4,550 to $6,760 for a two-bedroom, $7,270 to $10,820 for a three-bedroom and $10,000 to $14,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Manchester from Asheville?

About 924 road miles (783 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 38 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from North Carolina into New Hampshire makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Asheville to Manchester?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,400 to $1,980 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,840 to $2,710. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Asheville–Manchester corridor.