Manchester, NH → Lowell, MA · Local move
About 29 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,310–$1,950, delivery in 0–1 days, 57 carriers on the Manchester side and 215 in Lowell.
Moving from Manchester to Lowell is a local move of roughly 29 road miles, heading south from New Hampshire to Massachusetts.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 54 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,310 and $1,950, before packing or storage.
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 215 around Lowell (152 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 Lowell.
Manchester has a population of about 116,818 and Lowell about 119,971. Lowell is the denser city (8,497 people per square mile versus 3,494 in Manchester), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Massachusetts is a higher-cost state than New Hampshire, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Massachusetts does collect a state income tax, unlike New Hampshire, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $690 | $840 | $1,030 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $810 | $990 | $1,210 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,310 | $1,600 | $1,950 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,040 | $2,480 | $3,030 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,050 | $3,720 | $4,540 |
$180–$250
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,050–$1,540
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,310–$1,950
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Manchester, NH → Lowell, MA. 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 $690 to $1,030 for a studio, $810 to $1,210 for a one-bedroom, $1,310 to $1,950 for a two-bedroom, $2,040 to $3,030 for a three-bedroom and $3,050 to $4,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 29 road miles (25 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 54 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
Yes. Crossing from New Hampshire into Massachusetts 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 $180 to $250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,050 to $1,540. 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–Lowell corridor.