Manchester, NH

Hampton, VA → Manchester, NH · Long-distance move

Movers from Hampton to Manchester

About 571 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,790–$5,640, delivery in 2–5 days, 157 carriers on the Hampton side and 57 in Manchester.

  • 571 miroad distance
  • 10 h 33 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,790–$5,6402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 571 miles (484 straight-line)
Drive time
10 h 33 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
157 (88 interstate)
Movers at destination
57 (44 interstate)

Reverse: Manchester → Hampton

The route from Hampton, VA to Manchester, NH covers roughly 571 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 $3,790 to $5,640 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 10 h 33 min.

On the Hampton side there are 157 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (88 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.

Hampton has a population of about 137,315 and Manchester about 116,818. Manchester is the denser city (3,494 people per square mile versus 2,663 in Hampton), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Hampshire levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Hampton to Manchester

Full-service estimate for 571 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,520 $1,850 $2,260
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,270 $2,770 $3,380
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,790 $4,620 $5,640
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,060 $7,390 $9,020
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,340 $10,170 $12,410

Rental truck (DIY)

$890–$1,250

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

Portable container

$1,530–$2,250

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

Full-service mover

$3,790–$5,640

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 Hampton (origin)

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
795385
MC
354379
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23504 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Security Storage & Van Company Of Norfolk Va INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
121073
MC
128699
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23502 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Monroe Transfer & Storage Co INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
169188
MC
129470
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23502 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Seaford Transfer

Licensed interstate
USDOT
537377
MC
268065
Based in
Yorktown, VA 23692 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Daltonkelly&sons INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2832635
MC
5506
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23513 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All My Sons Of Virginia Beach I LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3786641
MC
1357542
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23502 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Green Fuel Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1408368
MC
534483
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2929288
MC
1077820
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23513 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

All 157 movers in Hampton

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 Hampton to Manchester?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,520 to $2,260 for a studio, $2,270 to $3,380 for a one-bedroom, $3,790 to $5,640 for a two-bedroom, $6,060 to $9,020 for a three-bedroom and $8,340 to $12,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Manchester from Hampton?

About 571 road miles (484 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 33 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 Virginia 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 Hampton to Manchester?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $890 to $1,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,530 to $2,250. 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 Hampton–Manchester corridor.