Moving from District of Columbia to New Hampshire
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Washington and Manchester it is about 474 miles and about 9 hours; the 2 city pairs we price between the two states run from 461 to 474 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~474 miWashington → Manchester
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,133+2-bedroom, movers
- 2City routes priced
In short
About 326 people moved from District of Columbia to New Hampshire in 2024 (Census estimate, ±287), and about 180 went the other way. Between Washington and Manchester it is about 474 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,133 – $2,844 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 2 movers based in District of Columbia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from District of Columbia to New Hampshire
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 326 people a year (±287), against about 180 (±217) from New Hampshire to District of Columbia, so New Hampshire gains about 146 people a year on this exchange. District of Columbia is the 21st-largest of the 34 states sending people to New Hampshire; New Hampshire took in about 46,226 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | Grafton County | 154 ±172* |
| District of Columbia | Rockingham County | 103 ±139* |
| District of Columbia | Hillsborough County | 39 ±52* |
| District of Columbia | Coos County | 25 ±34* |
| District of Columbia | Belknap County | 5 ±8* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Washington to Manchester, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between District of Columbia and New Hampshire.
Cost of moving from District of Columbia to New Hampshire
At about 474 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,133 – $2,844 for a two-bedroom home and $2,453 – $3,271 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,536 – $2,048; a freight trailer is $1,024 – $1,365.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,600 – $2,133 | $1,152 – $1,536 | $768 – $1,024 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,920 – $2,560 | $1,382 – $1,843 | $921 – $1,229 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,133 – $2,844 | $1,536 – $2,048 | $1,024 – $1,365 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,453 – $3,271 | $1,766 – $2,355 | $1,177 – $1,570 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,773 – $3,697 | $1,996 – $2,662 | $1,331 – $1,775 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,200 – $4,266 | $2,304 – $3,072 | $1,536 – $2,048 |
Transport only, for an estimated 474 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from District of Columbia to New Hampshire
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington to Nashua | ~461 mi | 3–7 days | $2,075 – $2,766 | $2,386 – $3,181 |
| Washington to Manchester | ~474 mi | 3–7 days | $2,133 – $2,844 | $2,453 – $3,271 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in District of Columbia
1 of the 2 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 3 inspections in all. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 3 driver inspections (33.3%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Anytime Movers LLCWashington, DC · USDOT 4187569 | 3 | none inspected | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
6 listed household-goods carriers are based in District of Columbia, 2 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the District of Columbia directory ranks them. At the New Hampshire end, 40 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New Hampshire, moving costs in New Hampshire, or the reverse trip, New Hampshire to District of Columbia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from District of Columbia
District of Columbia to New Hampshire moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from District of Columbia to New Hampshire?
Between the two states' main cities, Washington and Manchester, the distance is about 474 miles. From our model that is $2,133 – $2,844 for a two-bedroom home and $2,453 – $3,271 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,536 – $2,048 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,024 – $1,365. Across the 2 city pairs we price between District of Columbia and New Hampshire, distances run from 461 to 474 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from District of Columbia to New Hampshire take?
Washington to Manchester is about 9 hours. The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for District of Columbia to New Hampshire?
Yes. A move from District of Columbia into New Hampshire is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 6 listed movers based in District of Columbia, 2 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within District of Columbia.
What is the cheapest way to move from District of Columbia to New Hampshire?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,024 – $1,365 for a two-bedroom home over 474 miles against $2,133 – $2,844 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,536 – $2,048, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from District of Columbia to New Hampshire each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 326 people (±287) moved from District of Columbia to New Hampshire that year, against about 180 (±217) from New Hampshire to District of Columbia. That makes District of Columbia the 21st-largest source of new residents for New Hampshire among the states.