Nashua, NH → Dover, DE · Regional long-distance move
About 384 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,130–$4,650, delivery in 1–3 days, 112 carriers on the Nashua side and 143 in Dover.
The route from Nashua, NH to Dover, DE covers roughly 384 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $3,130 to $4,650 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 19 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 143 around Dover (103 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 Dover.
Nashua has a population of about 92,000 and Dover about 40,000. Nashua is considerably denser (2,962 people per square mile versus 1,654), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Delaware 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 | $1,300 | $1,580 | $1,930 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,880 | $2,290 | $2,790 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,130 | $3,810 | $4,650 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,000 | $6,100 | $7,440 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,880 | $8,390 | $10,240 |
$540–$770
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,360–$2,000
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,130–$4,650
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Nashua, NH → Dover, DE. 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 $1,300 to $1,930 for a studio, $1,880 to $2,790 for a one-bedroom, $3,130 to $4,650 for a two-bedroom, $5,000 to $7,440 for a three-bedroom and $6,880 to $10,240 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 384 road miles (325 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 19 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Delaware 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 $540 to $770 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,360 to $2,000. 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–Dover corridor.