Palo Alto, CA → Concord, NH · Cross-country move

Movers from Palo Alto to Concord

About 3,132 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,830–$14,630, delivery in 7–14 days, 233 carriers on the Palo Alto side and 52 in Concord.

3,132 miroad distance
54 hours (7 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$9,830–$14,6302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Palo Alto, California
To: Concord, New Hampshire
Road distance: ≈ 3,132 miles (2,654 straight-line)
Drive time: 54 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 233 (62 interstate)
Movers at destination: 52 (40 interstate)

Reverse: Concord → Palo Alto

Moving from Palo Alto to Concord is a cross-country move of roughly 3,132 road miles, heading northeast from California to New Hampshire.

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 $9,830 to $14,630 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 54 hours (7 driving days).

On the Palo Alto side there are 233 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (62 of them authorized for interstate work), and 52 around Concord (40 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 Concord.

Palo Alto has a population of about 67,000 and Concord about 45,000. Palo Alto is considerably denser (2,851 people per square mile versus 688), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in New Hampshire than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. New Hampshire levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Palo Alto to Concord

Full-service estimate for 3,132 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,930	$4,800	$5,850
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,900	$7,190	$8,780
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$9,830	$11,990	$14,630
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$15,730	$19,180	$23,400
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$21,630	$26,380	$32,180

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,270–$6,030

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$3,820–$5,610

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$9,830–$14,630

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Palo Alto (origin)

Piranha Ops LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3389468
MC: 1089109
Based in: San Jose, CA 95126 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 49 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (510) 798-4604 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kilam INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3251388
MC: 1023623
Based in: Fremont, CA 94538 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 30 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (415) 740-2340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crown Worldwide Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2970
MC: 138953
Based in: Union City, CA 94587 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (510) 614-4105 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lucid USA INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3488549
MC: 1147342
Based in: Newark, CA 94560 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 22 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (341) 236-1056 Route Verify on FMCSA

Managed Facility Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Managed Facilities Solutions LLC

USDOT: 2974713
MC: 10809
Based in: San Jose, CA 95131 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (408) 920-0110 Route Verify on FMCSA

Careful Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Careful Movers INC

USDOT: 1464935
MC: 553377
Based in: Union City, CA 94587 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (650) 595-8400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arjak&agnes Sons Trucking

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3247717
MC: 1021407
Based in: Santa Clara, CA 95050 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (510) 359-9498 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mav Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4340425
MC: 77787146
Based in: Newark, CA 94560 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (510) 456-5745 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 233 movers in Palo Alto

Near Concord (destination)

Gaftek INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 814881
MC: 101453
Based in: Epsom, NH 03234 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 52 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (888) 485-5731 Route Verify on FMCSA

J&m Towing & Recovery

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Accurate Transportation LLC

USDOT: 3164566
MC: 113598
Based in: Hopkinton, NH 03229 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (603) 715-6325 Route Verify on FMCSA

Home Folk Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 972666
MC: 411999
Based in: Tilton, NH 03276 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (207) 651-7901 Route Verify on FMCSA

Starving Artists Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4501946
MC: 1781103
Based in: Concord, NH 03301 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (603) 228-5665 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eze Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4275647
MC: 1661198
Based in: Epsom, NH 03234 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (857) 209-8184 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Clapp Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1921436
MC: 868301
Based in: Concord, NH 03301 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (603) 856-1390 Route Verify on FMCSA

Teq Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3743552
MC: 1326122
Based in: Concord, NH 03301 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (603) 450-0550 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ag And Ft Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4333211
MC: 1697122
Based in: Concord, NH 03301 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (603) 717-5012 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 52 movers in Concord

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Palo Alto to Concord?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,930 to $5,850 for a studio, $5,900 to $8,780 for a one-bedroom, $9,830 to $14,630 for a two-bedroom, $15,730 to $23,400 for a three-bedroom and $21,630 to $32,180 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Concord from Palo Alto?

About 3,132 road miles (2,654 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 54 hours (7 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from California into New Hampshire 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Palo Alto to Concord?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,270 to $6,030 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,820 to $5,610. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Palo Alto–Concord corridor.