Moving from Manchester, NH to Raleigh, NC
About 733 miles across a state line, from New Hampshire into North 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 Raleigh, NC covers about 733 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,299 – $4,398 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 208 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 733 miles between New Hampshire and North 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 $3,299 – $4,398 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 13 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 Raleigh
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,474 – $3,299 | $1,781 – $2,375 | $1,187 – $1,583 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,969 – $3,958 | $2,137 – $2,850 | $1,425 – $1,900 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,299 – $4,398 | $2,375 – $3,167 | $1,583 – $2,111 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,793 – $5,058 | $2,731 – $3,642 | $1,821 – $2,428 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,288 – $5,717 | $3,087 – $4,117 | $2,058 – $2,744 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,948 – $6,597 | $3,562 – $4,750 | $2,375 – $3,167 |
Transport only, for an estimated 733 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 Raleigh
733 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,665. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,299 to $4,398, 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 Raleigh
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 208 people a year (±161) moved from Hillsborough County, NH, home to Manchester, to Wake County, NC, home to Raleigh. Going the other way: about 42 people a year (±47). Movers from Hillsborough County make up 0.3% of the 72,515 people a year who moved into Wake County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 553 people a year (±416) moving from New Hampshire to North Carolina and about 870 people a year (±729) from North Carolina to New Hampshire — a net gain for New Hampshire of about 317 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 |
|---|---|
| Durham County, NC | 6,396 ±1,096 |
| Johnston County, NC | 3,607 ±905 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 2,399 ±632 |
| Orange County, NC | 1,738 ±582 |
| Franklin County, NC | 1,681 ±693 |
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 Raleigh end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Raleigh: All American Relocation (Raleigh, 41 trucks), Zippy Shell (Wake Forest, 35 trucks), Excel Moving & Storage Inc (Raleigh, 32 trucks), Trosa Moving (Durham, 32 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from New Hampshire into North 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 Raleigh
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 733 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Raleigh
A local move inside Raleigh later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Raleigh are Durham (about 24 mi), Chapel Hill (about 29 mi), Fayetteville (about 60 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 Columbia, SC | ~942 mi | $4,239 – $5,652 |
| 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 Raleigh: from Durham, NC, from Chapel Hill, NC, from Fayetteville, NC, from Greensboro, NC.
Manchester to Raleigh moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Manchester to Raleigh?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 733 miles cost about $2,474 – $3,299 for a studio, $3,299 – $4,398 for a two-bedroom home and $3,793 – $5,058 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Manchester to Raleigh take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 13 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 Raleigh?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,583 – $2,111 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,299 – $4,398 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,375 – $3,167.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Manchester to Raleigh?
Yes. Manchester is in New Hampshire and Raleigh is in North 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.
How many people move from Manchester to Raleigh each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 208 people a year (margin of error ±161) moved from Hillsborough County, which contains Manchester, to Wake County, which contains Raleigh.
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.