Manchester, NH → Providence, RI · Short-haul move
About 95 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,580–$2,350, delivery in 1–2 days, 57 carriers on the Manchester side and 330 in Providence.
Providence sits about 95 miles south of Manchester, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Hampshire to Rhode Island that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
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 2 h 20 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,580 and $2,350, 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 330 around Providence (253 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 Providence.
Manchester has a population of about 116,818 and Providence about 195,310. Providence is the denser city (10,377 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 Rhode Island 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 | $910 | $1,110 | $1,350 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,020 | $1,250 | $1,520 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,580 | $1,930 | $2,350 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,360 | $2,870 | $3,510 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,410 | $4,160 | $5,070 |
$250–$350
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,100–$1,620
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,580–$2,350
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Manchester, NH → Providence, RI. 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 $910 to $1,350 for a studio, $1,020 to $1,520 for a one-bedroom, $1,580 to $2,350 for a two-bedroom, $2,360 to $3,510 for a three-bedroom and $3,410 to $5,070 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 95 road miles (80 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 20 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 Rhode Island 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 $250 to $350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,100 to $1,620. 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–Providence corridor.