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Concord, NH

Santa Cruz, CA → Concord, NH · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Cruz to Concord

About 3,140 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,850–$14,650, delivery in 7–14 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Cruz side and 52 in Concord.

  • 3,140 miroad distance
  • 54 hours (7 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,850–$14,6502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,140 miles (2,661 straight-line)
Drive time
54 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
27 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination
52 (40 interstate)

Reverse: Concord → Santa Cruz

Concord sits about 3,140 miles northeast of Santa Cruz, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to New Hampshire that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $9,850 to $14,650 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 Santa Cruz side there are 27 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (6 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.

Santa Cruz has a population of about 62,000 and Concord about 45,000. Santa Cruz is considerably denser (4,942 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 Santa Cruz to Concord

Full-service estimate for 3,140 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,940 $4,800 $5,860
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,910 $7,200 $8,790
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,850 $12,010 $14,650
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $15,750 $19,210 $23,440
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $21,660 $26,420 $32,230

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,280–$6,040

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

Portable container

$3,820–$5,620

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

Full-service mover

$9,850–$14,650

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Distance is pre-filled for Santa Cruz, CA → Concord, NH. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Santa Cruz (origin)

Lambert And Son Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bill Lambert

USDOT
3528657
MC
1220611
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95065 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (831) 777-4265 Route Verify on FMCSA

Edward W Grace

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1559365
MC
643222
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (831) 465-6865 Route Verify on FMCSA

Denise Hoselton Living Tr

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4197804
MC
1618833
Based in
Brookdale, CA 95007 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (831) 704-6804 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delivertron

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Delivertron LLC

USDOT
3592367
Based in
Boulder Creek, CA 95006 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (831) 293-4823 Route Verify on FMCSA

Locatelli Moving And Storage INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1891836
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (831) 425-7775 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coast Paper & Supply

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2666577
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (831) 423-3350 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rational Moving INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3393511
MC
1565780
Based in
Scotts Valley, CA 95066 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (831) 425-1448 Route Verify on FMCSA

Full Load

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Robert D Joseph

USDOT
2773290
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (831) 419-5395 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 27 movers in Santa Cruz

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 Santa Cruz to Concord?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,940 to $5,860 for a studio, $5,910 to $8,790 for a one-bedroom, $9,850 to $14,650 for a two-bedroom, $15,750 to $23,440 for a three-bedroom and $21,660 to $32,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Concord from Santa Cruz?

About 3,140 road miles (2,661 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 Santa Cruz to Concord?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,280 to $6,040 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,820 to $5,620. 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.

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 Santa Cruz–Concord corridor.