Nashua, NH → Hampton, VA · Long-distance move
About 553 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,740–$5,570, delivery in 2–5 days, 112 carriers on the Nashua side and 157 in Hampton.
The route from Nashua, NH to Hampton, VA covers roughly 553 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the 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 $3,740 to $5,570 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 10 h 14 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 157 around Hampton (88 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 Hampton.
Nashua has a population of about 92,000 and Hampton about 137,315. The two cities have comparable density (2,962 and 2,663 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Virginia 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 | $1,500 | $1,830 | $2,230 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,250 | $2,740 | $3,340 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,740 | $4,560 | $5,570 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,990 | $7,300 | $8,910 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,230 | $10,040 | $12,250 |
$870–$1,230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,510–$2,230
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,740–$5,570
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 $1,500 to $2,230 for a studio, $2,250 to $3,340 for a one-bedroom, $3,740 to $5,570 for a two-bedroom, $5,990 to $8,910 for a three-bedroom and $8,230 to $12,250 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 553 road miles (469 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 14 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 Virginia 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 $870 to $1,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,510 to $2,230. 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–Hampton corridor.