Manchester, NH → Lexington, KY · Long-distance move
About 900 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,370–$6,510, delivery in 2–5 days, 57 carriers on the Manchester side and 189 in Lexington.
Moving from Manchester to Lexington is a long-distance move of roughly 900 road miles, heading west from New Hampshire to Kentucky.
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 $4,370 to $6,510 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 16 h 13 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 189 around Lexington (71 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 Lexington.
Manchester has a population of about 116,818 and Lexington about 329,751. Manchester is considerably denser (3,494 people per square mile versus 1,137), 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 | $1,750 | $2,130 | $2,600 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,620 | $3,200 | $3,910 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,370 | $5,340 | $6,510 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,000 | $8,540 | $10,410 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,620 | $11,740 | $14,320 |
$1,220–$1,730
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,820–$2,680
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,370–$6,510
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Manchester, NH → Lexington, KY. 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 $1,750 to $2,600 for a studio, $2,620 to $3,910 for a one-bedroom, $4,370 to $6,510 for a two-bedroom, $7,000 to $10,410 for a three-bedroom and $9,620 to $14,320 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 900 road miles (763 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 13 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Kentucky 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 $1,220 to $1,730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,820 to $2,680. 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–Lexington corridor.