Manchester, NH

York, PA → Manchester, NH · Regional long-distance move

Movers from York to Manchester

About 406 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,170–$4,710, delivery in 1–3 days, 163 carriers on the York side and 57 in Manchester.

  • 406 miroad distance
  • 7 h 42 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,170–$4,7102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 406 miles (344 straight-line)
Drive time
7 h 42 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
163 (106 interstate)
Movers at destination
57 (44 interstate)

Reverse: Manchester → York

Moving from York to Manchester is a regional long-distance move of roughly 406 road miles, heading northeast from Pennsylvania 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 $3,170 to $4,710 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 42 min.

On the York side there are 163 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (106 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.

York has a population of about 45,000 and Manchester about 116,818. York is considerably denser (8,466 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. New Hampshire is a higher-cost state than Pennsylvania, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. New Hampshire levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from York to Manchester

Full-service estimate for 406 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,280 $1,560 $1,900
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,900 $2,320 $2,830
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,170 $3,860 $4,710
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,060 $6,180 $7,530
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,960 $8,490 $10,360

Rental truck (DIY)

$570–$800

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

Portable container

$1,380–$2,030

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

Full-service mover

$3,170–$4,710

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 York (origin)

A & S Services Group LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1880751
MC
164166
Based in
York, PA 17404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
405 trucks, 406 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Honey Locust Farms LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
605126
MC
292032
Based in
East Berlin, PA 17316 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Granite Transportation Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
898834
MC
390693
Based in
York, PA 17403 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Parker And Molina Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3262344
MC
1028602
Based in
York Haven, PA 17345 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

York Transportation Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
926495
MC
399523
Based in
York, PA 17406 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Diaz Expressway

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2432631
MC
838722
Based in
Dover, PA 17315 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Red Lion Furniture Mfg LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3607050
MC
1585577
Based in
Red Lion, PA 17356 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Eckert Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
10712
MC
70267
Based in
York, PA 17403 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 163 movers in York

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 York to Manchester?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,280 to $1,900 for a studio, $1,900 to $2,830 for a one-bedroom, $3,170 to $4,710 for a two-bedroom, $5,060 to $7,530 for a three-bedroom and $6,960 to $10,360 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Manchester from York?

About 406 road miles (344 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 42 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Pennsylvania 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 York to Manchester?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $570 to $800 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,380 to $2,030. 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 York–Manchester corridor.