Moving from Minnesota to New Hampshire
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and Manchester it is about 1,270 miles and 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,227 to 1,275 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.
- ~1,270 miMinneapolis → Manchester
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,715+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 104 people moved from Minnesota to New Hampshire in 2024 (Census estimate, ±135), and about 0 went the other way. Between Minneapolis and Manchester it is about 1,270 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,715 – $7,620 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 92 movers based in Minnesota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Minnesota to New Hampshire
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 104 people a year (±135), against about 0 (±157) from New Hampshire to Minnesota, so New Hampshire gains about 104 people a year on this exchange. Minnesota is the 27th-largest of the 34 states sending people to New Hampshire; New Hampshire took in about 46,226 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsey County | Rockingham County | 135 ±182* |
| Dakota County | Strafford County | 29 ±51* |
| Chisago County | Grafton County | 15 ±23* |
| Hennepin County | Grafton County | 12 ±15* |
| Olmsted County | Grafton County | 9 ±14* |
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.
Minneapolis 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 Minnesota and New Hampshire.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to New Hampshire
At about 1,270 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,715 – $7,620 for a two-bedroom home and $6,572 – $8,763 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,115 – $5,486; a freight trailer is $2,743 – $3,658.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,286 – $5,715 | $3,086 – $4,115 | $2,057 – $2,743 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,144 – $6,858 | $3,703 – $4,938 | $2,469 – $3,292 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,715 – $7,620 | $4,115 – $5,486 | $2,743 – $3,658 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,572 – $8,763 | $4,732 – $6,309 | $3,155 – $4,206 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,430 – $9,906 | $5,349 – $7,132 | $3,566 – $4,755 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,573 – $11,430 | $6,172 – $8,230 | $4,115 – $5,486 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,270 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 Minnesota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester to Manchester | ~1,227 mi | 7–14 days | $5,522 – $7,362 | $6,350 – $8,466 |
| Rochester to Nashua | ~1,230 mi | 7–14 days | $5,535 – $7,380 | $6,365 – $8,487 |
| Saint Paul to Manchester | ~1,261 mi | 7–14 days | $5,675 – $7,566 | $6,526 – $8,701 |
| Saint Paul to Nashua | ~1,265 mi | 7–14 days | $5,693 – $7,590 | $6,546 – $8,729 |
| Minneapolis to Manchester | ~1,270 mi | 7–14 days | $5,715 – $7,620 | $6,572 – $8,763 |
| Minneapolis to Nashua | ~1,275 mi | 7–14 days | $5,738 – $7,650 | $6,598 – $8,798 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Minnesota
61 of the 92 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,807 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 199 of 939 vehicle inspections (21.2%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 44 of 1,807 driver inspections (2.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay and BayEagan, MN · USDOT 125630 | 954 | 80 of 507 | 12 of 954 |
| Manning Transfer IncBlaine, MN · USDOT 116111 | 104 | 12 of 51 | 1 of 104 |
| C T XRush City, MN · USDOT 493429 | 87 | 24 of 43 | 1 of 87 |
| Polman Transfer IncWadena, MN · USDOT 116195 | 81 | 8 of 31 | 0 of 81 |
| Berger Transfer & Storage IncSaint Paul, MN · USDOT 125665 | 63 | 5 of 36 | 5 of 63 |
| Cool Fuel TransportationClearwater, MN · USDOT 242597 | 60 | 4 of 25 | 0 of 60 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
273 listed household-goods carriers are based in Minnesota, 92 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Minnesota 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 Minnesota. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Minnesota
Minnesota to New Hampshire moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to New Hampshire?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and Manchester, the distance is about 1,270 miles. From our model that is $5,715 – $7,620 for a two-bedroom home and $6,572 – $8,763 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,115 – $5,486 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,743 – $3,658. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Minnesota and New Hampshire, distances run from 1,227 to 1,275 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to New Hampshire take?
Minneapolis to Manchester is 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Minnesota to New Hampshire?
Yes. A move from Minnesota into New Hampshire is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 273 listed movers based in Minnesota, 92 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Minnesota.
What is the cheapest way to move from Minnesota to New Hampshire?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,743 – $3,658 for a two-bedroom home over 1,270 miles against $5,715 – $7,620 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,115 – $5,486, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Minnesota to New Hampshire each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 104 people (±135) moved from Minnesota to New Hampshire that year, against about 0 (±157) from New Hampshire to Minnesota. That makes Minnesota the 27th-largest source of new residents for New Hampshire among the states.