Harrisburg, PA → Nashua, NH · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Harrisburg to Nashua

About 386 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,090–$4,600, delivery in 1–3 days, 251 carriers on the Harrisburg side and 112 in Nashua.

386 miroad distance
7 h 21 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,090–$4,6002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
To: Nashua, New Hampshire
Road distance: ≈ 386 miles (327 straight-line)
Drive time: 7 h 21 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 251 (179 interstate)
Movers at destination: 112 (83 interstate)

Reverse: Nashua → Harrisburg

The route from Harrisburg, PA to Nashua, NH covers roughly 386 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 $3,090 to $4,600 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 7 h 21 min.

On the Harrisburg side there are 251 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (179 of them authorized for interstate work), and 112 around Nashua (83 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 Nashua.

Harrisburg has a population of about 50,000 and Nashua about 92,000. Harrisburg is considerably denser (6,171 people per square mile versus 2,962), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. New Hampshire is a higher-cost state than Pennsylvania, 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 Harrisburg to Nashua

Full-service estimate for 386 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,280	$1,560	$1,900
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,850	$2,260	$2,760
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,090	$3,770	$4,600
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,940	$6,030	$7,360
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,800	$8,290	$10,110

Rental truck (DIY)

$550–$770

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

Portable container

$1,360–$2,010

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

Full-service mover

$3,090–$4,600

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

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

Moving companies for this route

Near Harrisburg (origin)

Napa Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 446997
MC: 242988
Based in: Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 405 trucks, 365 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (717) 920-9840 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sysco Central Pennsylvania

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 338861
MC: 1099728
Based in: Harrisburg, PA 17109 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 73 trucks, 108 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (717) 561-4000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wright Xpress LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3153461
MC: 106240
Based in: New Cumberland, PA 17070 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 46 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (717) 932-7874 Route Verify on FMCSA

Edo'S Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1327266
MC: 512911
Based in: Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (717) 761-1349 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hr Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1859053
MC: 672664
Based in: Harrisburg, PA 17111 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 36 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (717) 564-1835 Route Verify on FMCSA

Buk Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bukhara USA Company

USDOT: 4125068
MC: 1578434
Based in: Harrisburg, PA 17103 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (878) 978-3268 Route Verify on FMCSA

Geo W Weaver & Son INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 10676
MC: 1635833
Based in: New Cumberland, PA 17070 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (717) 774-7835 Route Verify on FMCSA

H&s Towing Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 836405
MC: 123813
Based in: Harrisburg, PA 17111 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 25 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (717) 657-9941 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 251 movers in Harrisburg

Near Nashua (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 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 77 trucks, 62 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (603) 263-1668 Route Verify on FMCSA

Severance Trucking Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 23907
MC: 98938
Based in: Dracut, MA 01826 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 54 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (978) 275-9800 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 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (603) 686-3591 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sterling Corporation-Office Svs Div

Licensed interstate

Legal name: J & M Installations

USDOT: 592850
MC: 1206423
Based in: Chelmsford, MA 01824 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 23 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (978) 322-2501 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trend Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Trend Moving LLC

USDOT: 3092893
MC: 1027437
Based in: Londonderry, NH 03053 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (855) 509-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

3-E Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 750245
MC: 840540
Based in: North Chelmsford, MA 01863 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (978) 251-1444 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sterling Corporation

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2137906
MC: 219181
Based in: Lowell, MA 01852 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (978) 322-2780 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Arima Enterprises INC

USDOT: 3429495
MC: 1264840
Based in: Lowell, MA 01852 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (978) 955-7518 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 112 movers in Nashua

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Harrisburg to Nashua?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,280 to $1,900 for a studio, $1,850 to $2,760 for a one-bedroom, $3,090 to $4,600 for a two-bedroom, $4,940 to $7,360 for a three-bedroom and $6,800 to $10,110 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Nashua from Harrisburg?

About 386 road miles (327 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 21 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 Pennsylvania 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 Harrisburg to Nashua?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $550 to $770 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,360 to $2,010. 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 Harrisburg–Nashua corridor.