Manchester, NH → Waterbury, CT · Regional long-distance move
About 151 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,340–$3,470, delivery in 1–2 days, 57 carriers on the Manchester side and 170 in Waterbury.
Moving from Manchester to Waterbury is a regional long-distance move of roughly 151 road miles, heading southwest from New Hampshire to Connecticut.
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 $2,340 to $3,470 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 18 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 170 around Waterbury (99 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 Waterbury.
Manchester has a population of about 116,818 and Waterbury about 115,771. The two cities have comparable density (3,494 and 4,014 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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 | $1,400 | $1,710 | $2,080 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,340 | $2,850 | $3,470 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,740 | $4,560 | $5,560 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,140 | $6,270 | $7,640 |
$300–$430
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,150–$1,700
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,340–$3,470
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, $1,400 to $2,080 for a one-bedroom, $2,340 to $3,470 for a two-bedroom, $3,740 to $5,560 for a three-bedroom and $5,140 to $7,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 151 road miles (128 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 18 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 $300 to $430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,150 to $1,700. 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–Waterbury corridor.