Manchester, NH → Cedar Rapids, IA · Long-distance move
About 1,217 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,190–$7,720, delivery in 3–7 days, 57 carriers on the Manchester side and 96 in Cedar Rapids.
Moving from Manchester to Cedar Rapids is a long-distance move of roughly 1,217 road miles, heading west from New Hampshire to Iowa.
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 $5,190 to $7,720 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 41 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 96 around Cedar Rapids (57 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 Cedar Rapids.
Manchester has a population of about 116,818 and Cedar Rapids about 137,935. Manchester is considerably denser (3,494 people per square mile versus 1,910), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Iowa than in New Hampshire, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Iowa 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 | $2,070 | $2,530 | $3,090 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,110 | $3,800 | $4,630 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,190 | $6,330 | $7,720 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,300 | $10,120 | $12,350 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,410 | $13,920 | $16,980 |
$1,700–$2,400
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,110–$3,100
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,190–$7,720
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 $2,070 to $3,090 for a studio, $3,110 to $4,630 for a one-bedroom, $5,190 to $7,720 for a two-bedroom, $8,300 to $12,350 for a three-bedroom and $11,410 to $16,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,217 road miles (1,031 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 41 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Iowa 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 $1,700 to $2,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,110 to $3,100. 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–Cedar Rapids corridor.