Portland, ME → Manchester, NH · Short-haul move
About 91 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,520–$2,260, delivery in 1–2 days, 113 carriers on the Portland side and 57 in Manchester.
The route from Portland, ME to Manchester, NH covers roughly 91 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the short-haul 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 2 h 16 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,520 and $2,260, before packing or storage.
On the Portland side there are 113 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (63 of them authorized for interstate work), and 57 around Manchester (44 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 Manchester.
Portland has a population of about 69,000 and Manchester about 116,818. The two cities have comparable density (3,176 and 3,494 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. New Hampshire levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $870 | $1,060 | $1,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $980 | $1,200 | $1,460 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,520 | $1,850 | $2,260 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,270 | $2,760 | $3,370 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,280 | $4,000 | $4,890 |
$240–$340
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,100–$1,620
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,520–$2,260
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Portland, ME → Manchester, NH. 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 $870 to $1,290 for a studio, $980 to $1,460 for a one-bedroom, $1,520 to $2,260 for a two-bedroom, $2,270 to $3,370 for a three-bedroom and $3,280 to $4,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 91 road miles (78 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 16 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 Maine 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $240 to $340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,100 to $1,620. 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 Portland–Manchester corridor.