Lake Charles, LA → Manchester, NH · Cross-country move
About 1,757 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,300–$9,370, delivery in 5–10 days, 25 carriers on the Lake Charles side and 57 in Manchester.
The route from Lake Charles, LA to Manchester, NH covers roughly 1,757 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $6,300 to $9,370 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 31 hours (4 driving days).
On the Lake Charles side there are 25 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (18 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.
Lake Charles has a population of about 80,000 and Manchester about 116,818. Manchester is the denser city (3,494 people per square mile versus 1,788 in Lake Charles), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Hampshire is a higher-cost state than Louisiana, 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,520 | $3,070 | $3,750 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,780 | $4,610 | $5,620 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,300 | $7,680 | $9,370 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,080 | $12,290 | $15,000 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,860 | $16,900 | $20,620 |
$2,410–$3,400
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,590–$3,810
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,300–$9,370
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Lake Charles, LA → 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 $2,520 to $3,750 for a studio, $3,780 to $5,620 for a one-bedroom, $6,300 to $9,370 for a two-bedroom, $10,080 to $15,000 for a three-bedroom and $13,860 to $20,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,757 road miles (1,489 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Louisiana 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 $2,410 to $3,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,590 to $3,810. 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 Lake Charles–Manchester corridor.