Moving from Manchester, NH to Worcester, MA
At about 63 miles, Manchester to Worcester is a local move. Movers bill it by the hour — crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee — so the bill depends on how long loading and unloading take more than on the miles. At 63 miles the drive is on the clock too — about an hour each way — so expect travel time billed above the flat fee. It does cross a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply even though the job is priced like a local one.
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 Worcester, MA covers about 63 miles and is a local move. Full-service movers cost $495 – $803 for a two-bedroom home in our model, done in one day. About 462 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 63 miles, crews cover Manchester to Worcester in a single day — about an hour on the road — so there is no delivery window to negotiate. What matters is access at both ends — stairs, elevators, how far the truck can park from the door — because every extra hour is billed.
- Move type
- Local move
- Driving
- about an hour
- Usually moves on
- an hourly crew with one truck
- Book ahead
- 1 to 2 weeks
Cost of moving from Manchester to Worcester
Priced by the hour; the container and freight columns show what the same hours cost with a lower-rate crew.
| 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Manchester to Worcester
2 movers × 5–7 hours × $42–$52 an hour, plus a $75 travel fee = $495 to $803. The 63 miles only enter through the travel fee and drive time. 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 Worcester
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 462 people a year (±185) moved from Hillsborough County, NH, home to Manchester, to Worcester County, MA, home to Worcester. Going the other way: about 619 people a year (±222). Movers from Hillsborough County make up 1.5% of the 29,876 people a year who moved into Worcester County from another county or state.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Middlesex County, MA | 8,495 ±998 |
| Suffolk County, MA | 2,085 ±401 |
| Norfolk County, MA | 1,959 ±434 |
| Hampden County, MA | 1,002 ±310 |
| Plymouth County, MA | 913 ±325 |
Licensed movers at each end
34 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Manchester. 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 Worcester end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Worcester: Piece by Piece Movers (Clinton, 42 trucks), DN Van Lines Moving & Storage (Northborough, 32 trucks), Gallo Moving & Storage LLC (Milford, 17 trucks), Oscar's Moving Company (Worcester, 11 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in New Hampshire, so New Hampshire rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which New Hampshire licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside New Hampshire, so your protection on this 63-mile job is the estimate you sign, which on an hourly job means the rate, the minimum hours and the travel fee in writing. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Manchester to Worcester
Get the hourly rate, minimum and travel fee in writing
Local quotes hide in three numbers: the rate per mover per hour (about $42 to $52 for a full-service crew), a minimum number of hours, and a travel or "truck" fee of around $75. Ask for all three before you compare two movers.
Describe the access honestly
A third-floor walk-up, a long carry from the truck, an elevator that needs booking — each adds an hour or more, and on an hourly job that is the whole bill. Tell the mover before they quote, not on the day.
Arriving in Worcester
A local move inside Worcester later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $525 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Worcester are Providence (about 42 mi), Boston (about 45 mi), Nashua (about 45 mi).
Other routes from Manchester
All routes from Manchester, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Worcester: from Providence, RI, from Boston, MA, from Springfield, MA, from Warwick, RI.
Manchester to Worcester moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Manchester to Worcester?
It is billed by the hour. A two-bedroom home with a crew of 2 for 5 to 7 hours comes to about $495 – $803; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is about $831 – $1,479. Both include a travel fee of around $75. The 63 miles between the two cities barely matter — hours on site do.
How long does a move from Manchester to Worcester take?
One day. The drive is about an hour, and a local crew loads, drives and unloads in a single shift. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
What is the cheapest way to move from Manchester to Worcester?
Do the packing yourself and hire the crew only for loading, driving and unloading. On an hourly job every hour you save is money off the bill, and packing is the slowest part. A container is rarely worth it under 63 miles because the container fee replaces very little labour.
Is Manchester to Worcester an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in New Hampshire, so the move is regulated by New Hampshire rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever New Hampshire requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Manchester to Worcester each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 462 people a year (margin of error ±185) moved from Hillsborough County, which contains Manchester, to Worcester County, which contains Worcester.
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.