Moving from Manchester, NH to Columbia, SC
About 942 miles across a state line, from New Hampshire into South Carolina, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Manchester, NH to Columbia, SC covers about 942 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,239 – $5,652 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. The carrier must hold active FMCSA interstate authority.
The route
At 942 miles between New Hampshire and South Carolina, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $4,239 – $5,652 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Manchester to Columbia
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,179 – $4,239 | $2,289 – $3,052 | $1,526 – $2,035 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,815 – $5,087 | $2,747 – $3,662 | $1,831 – $2,442 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,239 – $5,652 | $3,052 – $4,069 | $2,035 – $2,713 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,875 – $6,500 | $3,510 – $4,680 | $2,340 – $3,120 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,511 – $7,348 | $3,968 – $5,290 | $2,645 – $3,527 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,359 – $8,478 | $4,578 – $6,104 | $3,052 – $4,069 |
Transport only, for an estimated 942 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Manchester to Columbia
942 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,710. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,239 to $5,652, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Manchester to Columbia
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) sampled nobody moving from Hillsborough County, NH to Richland County, SC, or between their metro areas, so it publishes no estimate for this pair; people leaving Hillsborough County mostly go to the counties listed below. The reverse trip does register: about 16 people a year (±24). The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,478 people a year (±1,175) moving from New Hampshire to South Carolina and about 303 people a year (±274) from South Carolina to New Hampshire — a net gain for South Carolina of about 1,175 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Merrimack County, NH | 2,643 ±580 |
| Rockingham County, NH | 2,367 ±521 |
| Middlesex County, MA | 1,699 ±362 |
| Strafford County, NH | 842 ±235 |
| New Hanover County, NC | 805 ±1,083 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Lexington County, SC | 7,157 ±1,421 |
| Orangeburg County, SC | 1,665 ±719 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 1,599 ±1,099 |
| Greenville County, SC | 1,336 ±336 |
| Fairfax County, VA | 1,312 ±1,541 |
Licensed movers at each end
28 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Manchester (34 counting those licensed only inside New Hampshire). 17 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 15.0% of their 40 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trend Moving & StorageUSDOT 3092893 | Londonderry · 9 mi | 17 trucks | 22 | 10.0% of 10 |
| 3-E Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 750245 | North Chelmsford · 25 mi | 12 trucks | 9 | 75.0% of 4 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingUSDOT 3429495 | Lowell · 26 mi | 12 trucks | 8 | 25.0% of 4 |
| Ray the MoverUSDOT 2724757 | Manchester · 4 mi | 10 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Able Moving & StorageUSDOT 42189 | Amherst · 11 mi | 9 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Harrington Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 709082 | Andover · 28 mi | 5 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Columbia end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Columbia: Gamecock Moving LLC (West Columbia, 9 trucks), Movemart Relocation Inc (Columbia, 8 trucks), College Hunks Moving (Columbia, 5 trucks), Palmetto Specialty Transfer LLC (Columbia, 5 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from New Hampshire into South Carolina, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Manchester to Columbia
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 942 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Columbia
A local move inside Columbia later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Columbia are Augusta (about 76 mi), Charlotte (about 100 mi), Greenville (about 114 mi).
Other routes from Manchester
All routes from Manchester, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester to Worcester, MA | ~63 mi | $495 – $803 |
| Manchester to Portland, ME | ~88 mi | $495 – $803 |
| Manchester to Wilmington, DE | ~360 mi | $1,620 – $2,160 |
| Manchester to Raleigh, NC | ~733 mi | $3,299 – $4,398 |
| Manchester to Chicago, IL | ~964 mi | $4,338 – $5,784 |
| Manchester to Gainesville, FL | ~1,282 mi | $5,769 – $7,692 |
| Manchester to Tallahassee, FL | ~1,304 mi | $5,868 – $7,824 |
| Manchester to Cape Coral, FL | ~1,488 mi | $6,696 – $8,928 |
Also moving to Columbia: from Augusta, GA, from Charlotte, NC, from Greenville, SC, from Charleston, SC.
Manchester to Columbia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Manchester to Columbia, SC?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 942 miles cost about $3,179 – $4,239 for a studio, $4,239 – $5,652 for a two-bedroom home and $4,875 – $6,500 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Manchester to Columbia, SC take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Manchester to Columbia, SC?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,035 – $2,713 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,239 – $5,652 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,052 – $4,069.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Manchester to Columbia, SC?
Yes. Manchester is in New Hampshire and Columbia is in South Carolina, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 28 listed movers within 30 miles of Manchester hold it.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.