Manchester, NH → Bridgeport, CT · Regional long-distance move
About 181 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,450–$3,650, delivery in 1–2 days, 57 carriers on the Manchester side and 447 in Bridgeport.
The route from Manchester, NH to Bridgeport, CT covers roughly 181 miles by road, a southwest-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 $2,450 to $3,650 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 49 min.
On the Manchester side there are 57 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (44 of them authorized for interstate work), and 447 around Bridgeport (230 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 Bridgeport.
Manchester has a population of about 116,818 and Bridgeport about 152,273. Bridgeport is the denser city (9,233 people per square mile versus 3,494 in Manchester), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Connecticut does collect a state income tax, unlike New Hampshire, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,350 | $1,650 | $2,010 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,470 | $1,800 | $2,190 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,450 | $2,990 | $3,650 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,930 | $4,790 | $5,840 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,400 | $6,590 | $8,030 |
$340–$470
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,180–$1,740
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,450–$3,650
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 $1,350 to $2,010 for a studio, $1,470 to $2,190 for a one-bedroom, $2,450 to $3,650 for a two-bedroom, $3,930 to $5,840 for a three-bedroom and $5,400 to $8,030 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 181 road miles (153 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 49 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 New Hampshire into Connecticut 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 $340 to $470 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,180 to $1,740. 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 Manchester–Bridgeport corridor.