Gaftek INC
- USDOT
- 814881
- MC
- 101453
- Based in
- Epsom, NH 03234 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 52 trucks, 28 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1999
Concord, NH → Detroit, MI · Long-distance move
About 693 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,960–$5,890, delivery in 2–5 days, 52 carriers on the Concord side and 1,435 in Detroit.
Moving from Concord to Detroit is a long-distance move of roughly 693 road miles, heading west from New Hampshire to Michigan.
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 $3,960 to $5,890 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 12 h 39 min.
On the Concord side there are 52 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (40 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,435 around Detroit (656 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 Detroit.
Concord has a population of about 45,000 and Detroit about 649,095. Detroit is the denser city (4,608 people per square mile versus 688 in Concord), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Michigan than in New Hampshire, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Michigan does collect a state income tax, unlike New Hampshire, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,580 | $1,930 | $2,360 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,370 | $2,900 | $3,530 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,960 | $4,830 | $5,890 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,330 | $7,720 | $9,420 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,710 | $10,620 | $12,950 |
$1,010–$1,430
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,640–$2,410
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,960–$5,890
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Concord, NH → Detroit, MI. 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 $1,580 to $2,360 for a studio, $2,370 to $3,530 for a one-bedroom, $3,960 to $5,890 for a two-bedroom, $6,330 to $9,420 for a three-bedroom and $8,710 to $12,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 693 road miles (587 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 39 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from New Hampshire into Michigan 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 $1,010 to $1,430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,640 to $2,410. 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 Concord–Detroit corridor.