Manchester, NH

Worcester, MA → Manchester, NH · Short-haul move

Movers from Worcester to Manchester

About 62 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,490–$2,220, delivery in 1–2 days, 226 carriers on the Worcester side and 57 in Manchester.

  • 62 miroad distance
  • 1 h 46 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $1,490–$2,2202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 62 miles (53 straight-line)
Drive time
1 h 46 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
226 (135 interstate)
Movers at destination
57 (44 interstate)

Reverse: Manchester → Worcester

Manchester sits about 62 miles north of Worcester, which makes this an interstate relocation from Massachusetts to New Hampshire that most movers classify as a short-haul move.

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 1 h 46 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,490 and $2,220, before packing or storage.

On the Worcester side there are 226 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (135 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.

Worcester has a population of about 213,862 and Manchester about 116,818. Worcester is considerably denser (5,522 people per square mile versus 3,494), 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 Massachusetts, 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 Worcester to Manchester

Full-service estimate for 62 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $830 $1,010 $1,230
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $950 $1,160 $1,410
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,490 $1,820 $2,220
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $2,260 $2,760 $3,370
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $3,330 $4,060 $4,950

Rental truck (DIY)

$210–$300

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

Portable container

$1,080–$1,580

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

Full-service mover

$1,490–$2,220

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 Worcester (origin)

Cumberland Farms INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
17902
MC
167834
Based in
Westboro, MA 01581 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
116 trucks, 206 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Intransit Container LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
536660
MC
267848
Based in
Worcester, MA 01607 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
115 trucks, 115 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

L&s Transportation Services INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
7378699
Based in
Worcester, MA 01604 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
48 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Piece By Piece Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1971286
MC
697653
Based in
Clinton, MA 01510 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Dn Van Lines Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1141917
MC
462886
Based in
Northborough, MA 01532 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Pegasus Courier Limo

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4211468
MC
1626380
Based in
Worcester, MA 01605 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
28 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Worcester County Air Freight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
255214
MC
202018
Based in
Auburn, MA 01501 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
15 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

Oscar'S Moving Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1637689
MC
633243
Based in
Worcester, MA 01604 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

All 226 movers in Worcester

Near Manchester (destination)

Prime Source Foods

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
106078
MC
213558
Based in
Londonderry, NH 03053 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
77 trucks, 62 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

4-Star Bulk Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
467589
MC
210062
Based in
Raymond, NH 03077 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
59 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Law Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
86153
MC
36144
Based in
Merrimack, NH 03054 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Trend Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3092893
MC
1027437
Based in
Londonderry, NH 03053 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Ray The Mover

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2724757
MC
922878
Based in
Manchester, NH 03109 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Louis P Cote INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
86271
MC
82109
Based in
Goffstown, NH 03045 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Pro Landscape Supply

Licensed interstate
USDOT
799991
MC
1748600
Based in
Goffstown, NH 03045 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Able Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
42189
MC
140160
Based in
Amherst, NH 03031 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 57 movers in Manchester

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Worcester to Manchester?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $830 to $1,230 for a studio, $950 to $1,410 for a one-bedroom, $1,490 to $2,220 for a two-bedroom, $2,260 to $3,370 for a three-bedroom and $3,330 to $4,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Manchester from Worcester?

About 62 road miles (53 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 46 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Massachusetts 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 Worcester to Manchester?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $210 to $300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,080 to $1,580. 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 Worcester–Manchester corridor.