Bentonville, AR → Manchester, NH · Cross-country move
About 1,523 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,840–$8,690, delivery in 5–10 days, 57 carriers on the Bentonville side and 57 in Manchester.
Moving from Bentonville to Manchester is a cross-country move of roughly 1,523 road miles, heading northeast from Arkansas to New Hampshire.
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 $5,840 to $8,690 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 26 hours (3 driving days).
On the Bentonville side there are 57 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (43 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.
Bentonville has a population of about 60,000 and Manchester about 116,818. Manchester is the denser city (3,494 people per square mile versus 1,528 in Bentonville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Hampshire is a higher-cost state than Arkansas, 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,340 | $2,850 | $3,480 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,500 | $4,270 | $5,210 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,840 | $7,120 | $8,690 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,340 | $11,400 | $13,900 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,850 | $15,670 | $19,120 |
$2,160–$3,060
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,380–$3,500
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,840–$8,690
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Bentonville, AR → Manchester, NH. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,340 to $3,480 for a studio, $3,500 to $5,210 for a one-bedroom, $5,840 to $8,690 for a two-bedroom, $9,340 to $13,900 for a three-bedroom and $12,850 to $19,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,523 road miles (1,291 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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.
Yes. Crossing from Arkansas 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,160 to $3,060 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,380 to $3,500. 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.
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 Bentonville–Manchester corridor.