Nashua, NH → Bloomington, IN · Long-distance move
About 969 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,590–$6,830, delivery in 2–5 days, 112 carriers on the Nashua side and 56 in Bloomington.
Moving from Nashua to Bloomington is a long-distance move of roughly 969 road miles, heading west from New Hampshire to Indiana.
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 $4,590 to $6,830 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 17 h 24 min.
On the Nashua side there are 112 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (83 of them authorized for interstate work), and 56 around Bloomington (32 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 Bloomington.
Nashua has a population of about 92,000 and Bloomington about 80,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,962 and 3,405 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 | $1,840 | $2,240 | $2,730 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,750 | $3,360 | $4,100 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,590 | $5,600 | $6,830 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,350 | $8,960 | $10,930 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,100 | $12,320 | $15,030 |
$1,450–$2,040
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,880–$2,770
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,590–$6,830
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Nashua, NH → Bloomington, IN. 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 $1,840 to $2,730 for a studio, $2,750 to $4,100 for a one-bedroom, $4,590 to $6,830 for a two-bedroom, $7,350 to $10,930 for a three-bedroom and $10,100 to $15,030 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 969 road miles (821 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 24 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 Indiana 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 $1,450 to $2,040 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,880 to $2,770. 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 Nashua–Bloomington corridor.