Moving from Massachusetts to New Hampshire
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Boston and Manchester it is about 56 miles and about an hour; the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 45 to 99 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.
- ~56 miBoston → Manchester
- Same dayTypical transit
- $525+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 20,310 people moved from Massachusetts to New Hampshire in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,696), and about 11,286 went the other way. Between Boston and Manchester it is about 56 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $525 – $859 in our model, delivered in Same day. 235 movers based in Massachusetts hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Massachusetts to New Hampshire
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 20,310 people a year (±3,696), against about 11,286 (±2,887) from New Hampshire to Massachusetts, so New Hampshire gains about 9,024 people a year on this exchange. Massachusetts sends more people to New Hampshire than any other state; New Hampshire took in about 46,226 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | Hillsborough County | 4,521 ±856 |
| Essex County | Rockingham County | 2,605 ±529 |
| Middlesex County | Rockingham County | 2,036 ±516 |
| Essex County | Hillsborough County | 1,072 ±368 |
| Middlesex County | Strafford County | 886 ±263 |
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.
Boston 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 Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Cost of moving from Massachusetts to New Hampshire
At about 56 miles, full-service movers should land around $525 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $405 – $705; a freight trailer is $355 – $621.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Massachusetts to New Hampshire
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston to Nashua | 45 mi | Same day | $525 – $859 | $885 – $1,587 |
| Worcester to Nashua | ~45 mi | Same day | $525 – $859 | $885 – $1,587 |
| Boston to Manchester | ~56 mi | Same day | $525 – $859 | $885 – $1,587 |
| Worcester to Manchester | ~63 mi | Same day | $525 – $859 | $885 – $1,587 |
| Springfield to Nashua | ~85 mi | Same day | $525 – $859 | $885 – $1,587 |
| Springfield to Manchester | ~99 mi | Same day | $525 – $859 | $885 – $1,587 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Massachusetts
161 of the 235 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,097 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 54 of 471 vehicle inspections (11.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 164 of 1,074 driver inspections (15.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DN Van Lines Moving & StorageNorthborough, MA · USDOT 1141917 | 95 | 4 of 37 | 26 of 95 |
| Gentle Giant Moving CompanyWinchester, MA · USDOT 373544 | 78 | 2 of 41 | 6 of 78 |
| Stairhopper Movers LLCEverett, MA · USDOT 1696867 | 54 | 0 of 16 | 3 of 54 |
| Piece by Piece MoversClinton, MA · USDOT 1971286 | 31 | 0 of 11 | 4 of 31 |
| Olympia Moving & StorageWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 597632 | 30 | 1 of 19 | 3 of 30 |
| Esquire Moving IncWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 2820253 | 24 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 24 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
325 listed household-goods carriers are based in Massachusetts, 235 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Massachusetts
Massachusetts to New Hampshire moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Massachusetts to New Hampshire?
Between the two states' main cities, Boston and Manchester, the distance is about 56 miles. From our model that is $525 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,587 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $405 – $705 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $355 – $621. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Massachusetts and New Hampshire, distances run from 45 to 99 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Massachusetts to New Hampshire take?
Boston to Manchester is about an hour. The move itself typically takes same day, because at this distance it usually travels on an hourly crew with one truck. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Massachusetts to New Hampshire?
Yes. A move from Massachusetts into New Hampshire is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 325 listed movers based in Massachusetts, 235 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Massachusetts.
What is the cheapest way to move from Massachusetts to New Hampshire?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $355 – $621 for a two-bedroom home over 56 miles against $525 – $859 with full-service movers. A container, about $405 – $705, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Massachusetts to New Hampshire each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 20,310 people (±3,696) moved from Massachusetts to New Hampshire that year, against about 11,286 (±2,887) from New Hampshire to Massachusetts. No other state sends more people to New Hampshire.