Manchester, NH

Frederick, MD → Manchester, NH · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Frederick to Manchester

About 467 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,560–$5,290, delivery in 1–3 days, 300 carriers on the Frederick side and 57 in Manchester.

  • 467 miroad distance
  • 8 h 45 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,560–$5,2902-bedroom estimate
Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 467 miles (395 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h 45 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
300 (201 interstate)
Movers at destination
57 (44 interstate)

Reverse: Manchester → Frederick

The route from Frederick, MD to Manchester, NH covers roughly 467 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $3,560 to $5,290 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 45 min.

On the Frederick side there are 300 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (201 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.

Frederick has a population of about 85,000 and Manchester about 116,818. The two cities have comparable density (3,262 and 3,494 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. New Hampshire levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Frederick to Manchester

Full-service estimate for 467 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,420 $1,740 $2,120
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,130 $2,600 $3,180
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,560 $4,340 $5,290
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,690 $6,940 $8,470
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,830 $9,540 $11,640

Rental truck (DIY)

$780–$1,100

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

Portable container

$1,440–$2,110

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

Full-service mover

$3,560–$5,290

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Frederick (origin)

Mint Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2779557
MC
936752
Based in
Frederick, MD 21703 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
120 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Service Master

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1022130
MC
664497
Based in
Frederick, MD 21704 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

J&m Truck Repair INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1063127
MC
915561
Based in
Frederick, MD 21703 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Stambaugh Pole Buildings

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1500152
MC
1089742
Based in
Mount Airy, MD 21771 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Ramar Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
441070
MC
241863
Based in
Frederick, MD 21702 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Ramar Transportation & Logistics Group

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1131819
MC
460859
Based in
Frederick, MD 21702 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Jh Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
8211973
MC
88161384
Based in
New Market, MD 21774 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
8 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

T Cassidy Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4229009
MC
1635825
Based in
Frederick, MD 21701 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 300 movers in Frederick

Near Manchester (destination)

Prime Source Foods

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

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

Law Logistics

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

Trend Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
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

Ray The Mover

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

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

Pro Landscape Supply

Licensed interstate
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

Able Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

All 57 movers in Manchester

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,420 to $2,120 for a studio, $2,130 to $3,180 for a one-bedroom, $3,560 to $5,290 for a two-bedroom, $5,690 to $8,470 for a three-bedroom and $7,830 to $11,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Manchester from Frederick?

About 467 road miles (395 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 45 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Maryland 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 Frederick to Manchester?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $780 to $1,100 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,440 to $2,110. 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 Frederick–Manchester corridor.