Nashua, NH → Lowell, MA · Local move
About 14 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,230–$1,830, delivery in 0–1 days, 112 carriers on the Nashua side and 215 in Lowell.
The route from Nashua, NH to Lowell, MA covers roughly 14 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the local move category for pricing purposes.
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 26 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,230 and $1,830, before packing or storage.
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 215 around Lowell (152 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 Lowell.
Nashua has a population of about 92,000 and Lowell about 119,971. Lowell is the denser city (8,497 people per square mile versus 2,962 in Nashua), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Massachusetts is a higher-cost state than New Hampshire, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Massachusetts 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 | $630 | $770 | $940 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $750 | $920 | $1,120 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,230 | $1,500 | $1,830 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,930 | $2,360 | $2,880 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,930 | $3,570 | $4,360 |
$160–$230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,030–$1,520
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,230–$1,830
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Nashua, NH → Lowell, MA. 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 $630 to $940 for a studio, $750 to $1,120 for a one-bedroom, $1,230 to $1,830 for a two-bedroom, $1,930 to $2,880 for a three-bedroom and $2,930 to $4,360 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 14 road miles (11 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 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 Massachusetts 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 $160 to $230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,030 to $1,520. 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–Lowell corridor.