Moving from Manchester, NH to Wilmington, DE
About 360 miles across a state line, from New Hampshire into Delaware, 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 Wilmington, DE covers about 360 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,620 – $2,160 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 74 people a year move between the two metro areas (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 360 miles, about 7 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,620 – $2,160. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 7 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Manchester to Wilmington
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,215 – $1,620 | $875 – $1,166 | $583 – $778 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,458 – $1,944 | $1,050 – $1,400 | $700 – $933 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,620 – $2,160 | $1,166 – $1,555 | $778 – $1,037 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,863 – $2,484 | $1,341 – $1,788 | $894 – $1,192 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,106 – $2,808 | $1,516 – $2,022 | $1,011 – $1,348 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,430 – $3,240 | $1,750 – $2,333 | $1,166 – $1,555 |
Transport only, for an estimated 360 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 Wilmington
360 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,800. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,620 to $2,160, 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 Wilmington
The county-to-county table of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) has no estimate for Hillsborough County, NH to New Castle County, DE, but the wider metro table does: about 74 people a year (±81) moved from the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area to the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. The other way: about 100 people a year (±62).
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Kent County, DE | 3,023 ±854 |
| Philadelphia County, PA | 2,250 ±626 |
| Delaware County, PA | 2,203 ±704 |
| Chester County, PA | 1,122 ±321 |
| Cecil County, MD | 1,114 ±415 |
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 Wilmington end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Wilmington: Flower Transfer Logistics (Sewell, 134 trucks), Wayne Moving and Storage (West Chester, 28 trucks), Delaware Moving & Storage Inc (Bear, 20 trucks), Isaac's Moving and Storage Inc (Philadelphia, 12 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from New Hampshire into Delaware, 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 Wilmington
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 360 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Wilmington
A local move inside Wilmington later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $719 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,317 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Wilmington are Philadelphia (about 29 mi), Dover (about 47 mi), Allentown (about 69 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 Raleigh, NC | ~733 mi | $3,299 – $4,398 |
| 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 Wilmington: from Philadelphia, PA, from Dover, DE, from Harrisburg, PA, from Washington, DC.
Manchester to Wilmington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Manchester to Wilmington?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 360 miles cost about $1,215 – $1,620 for a studio, $1,620 – $2,160 for a two-bedroom home and $1,863 – $2,484 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Manchester to Wilmington take?
The drive is about 7 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Manchester to Wilmington?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $778 – $1,037 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,620 – $2,160 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,166 – $1,555.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Manchester to Wilmington?
Yes. Manchester is in New Hampshire and Wilmington is in Delaware, 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 Wilmington each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 74 people a year (margin of error ±81) moved from the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area to the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. Its county table has no estimate for this pair, so the metro figure is the finest available.
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.