Lincoln, NE → Manchester, NH · Cross-country move
About 1,536 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,010–$8,940, delivery in 5–10 days, 160 carriers on the Lincoln side and 57 in Manchester.
Manchester sits about 1,536 miles east of Lincoln, which makes this an interstate relocation from Nebraska 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 $6,010 to $8,940 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 27 hours (4 driving days).
On the Lincoln side there are 160 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (83 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.
Lincoln has a population of about 301,522 and Manchester about 116,818. The two cities have comparable density (2,979 and 3,494 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. New Hampshire is a higher-cost state than Nebraska, 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 | $2,400 | $2,930 | $3,580 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,610 | $4,400 | $5,360 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,010 | $7,330 | $8,940 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,610 | $11,720 | $14,300 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,220 | $16,120 | $19,670 |
$2,180–$3,080
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,390–$3,520
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,010–$8,940
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,400 to $3,580 for a studio, $3,610 to $5,360 for a one-bedroom, $6,010 to $8,940 for a two-bedroom, $9,610 to $14,300 for a three-bedroom and $13,220 to $19,670 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,536 road miles (1,301 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 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 Nebraska 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 $2,180 to $3,080 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,390 to $3,520. 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 Lincoln–Manchester corridor.