Hayward, CA → Manchester, NH · Cross-country move
About 3,132 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,830–$14,630, delivery in 7–14 days, 754 carriers on the Hayward side and 57 in Manchester.
Manchester sits about 3,132 miles northeast of Hayward, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to New Hampshire that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
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 $9,830 to $14,630 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 54 hours (7 driving days).
On the Hayward side there are 754 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (242 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.
Hayward has a population of about 157,113 and Manchester about 116,818. The two cities have comparable density (3,558 and 3,494 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in New Hampshire than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. 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 | $3,930 | $4,800 | $5,850 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,900 | $7,190 | $8,780 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,830 | $11,990 | $14,630 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,730 | $19,180 | $23,400 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $21,630 | $26,380 | $32,180 |
$4,270–$6,030
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,820–$5,610
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,830–$14,630
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Hayward, CA → 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 $3,930 to $5,850 for a studio, $5,900 to $8,780 for a one-bedroom, $9,830 to $14,630 for a two-bedroom, $15,730 to $23,400 for a three-bedroom and $21,630 to $32,180 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,132 road miles (2,654 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 54 hours (7 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 California 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 $4,270 to $6,030 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,820 to $5,610. 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 Hayward–Manchester corridor.