Moving from New Hampshire to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Manchester and Newark it is about 244 miles and about 4 hours; the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 220 to 244 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.
- ~244 miManchester → Newark
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,098+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 317 people moved from New Hampshire to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±392), and about 171 went the other way. Between Manchester and Newark it is about 244 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,098 – $1,464 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 37 movers based in New Hampshire hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Hampshire to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 317 people a year (±392), against about 171 (±193) from New Jersey to New Hampshire, so New Jersey gains about 146 people a year on this exchange. New Hampshire is the 31st-largest of the 41 states sending people to New Jersey; New Jersey took in about 149,816 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grafton County | Essex County | 102 ±124* |
| Carroll County | Bergen County | 95 ±135* |
| Rockingham County | Bergen County | 79 ±131* |
| Hillsborough County | Hudson County | 62 ±52 |
| Hillsborough County | Burlington County | 54 ±78* |
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.
Manchester to Newark, 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 New Hampshire and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from New Hampshire to New Jersey
At about 244 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,098 – $1,464 for a two-bedroom home and $1,263 – $1,684 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $791 – $1,054; a freight trailer is $527 – $703.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $824 – $1,098 | $593 – $791 | $395 – $527 |
| 1 bedroom | $988 – $1,318 | $712 – $949 | $474 – $632 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,098 – $1,464 | $791 – $1,054 | $527 – $703 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,263 – $1,684 | $909 – $1,212 | $606 – $808 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,427 – $1,903 | $1,028 – $1,370 | $685 – $914 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,647 – $2,196 | $1,186 – $1,581 | $791 – $1,054 |
Transport only, for an estimated 244 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 New Hampshire to New Jersey
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua to Paterson | ~220 mi | 1–3 days | $990 – $1,320 | $1,138 – $1,518 |
| Nashua to Jersey City | ~226 mi | 1–3 days | $1,017 – $1,356 | $1,170 – $1,559 |
| Nashua to Newark | ~231 mi | 1–3 days | $1,040 – $1,386 | $1,195 – $1,594 |
| Manchester to Paterson | ~234 mi | 1–3 days | $1,053 – $1,404 | $1,211 – $1,615 |
| Manchester to Jersey City | ~240 mi | 1–3 days | $1,080 – $1,440 | $1,242 – $1,656 |
| Manchester to Newark | ~244 mi | 1–3 days | $1,098 – $1,464 | $1,263 – $1,684 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in New Hampshire
29 of the 37 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 154 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 10 of 79 vehicle inspections (12.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 21 of 154 driver inspections (13.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trend Moving & StorageLondonderry, NH · USDOT 3092893 | 22 | 1 of 10 | 1 of 22 |
| Preferred MoversNorth Hampton, NH · USDOT 1381627 | 16 | 0 of 5 | 1 of 16 |
| RJ Crowley Moving and StoragePlymouth, NH · USDOT 3230416 | 11 | 1 of 7 | 0 of 11 |
| Chase the MoverClaremont, NH · USDOT 1972870 | 10 | 0 of 7 | 1 of 10 |
| Millennial Moving Solutions LLCNew London, NH · USDOT 3236744 | 9 | 2 of 7 | 0 of 9 |
| Wood Bros Moving Storage LLCPortsmouth, NH · USDOT 1761858 | 7 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
40 listed household-goods carriers are based in New Hampshire, 37 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the New Hampshire directory ranks them. At the New Jersey end, 558 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New Jersey, moving costs in New Jersey, or the reverse trip, New Jersey to New Hampshire. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from New Hampshire
New Hampshire to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Hampshire to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Manchester and Newark, the distance is about 244 miles. From our model that is $1,098 – $1,464 for a two-bedroom home and $1,263 – $1,684 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $791 – $1,054 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $527 – $703. Across the 6 city pairs we price between New Hampshire and New Jersey, distances run from 220 to 244 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Hampshire to New Jersey take?
Manchester to Newark is about 4 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New Hampshire to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from New Hampshire into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 40 listed movers based in New Hampshire, 37 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within New Hampshire.
What is the cheapest way to move from New Hampshire to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $527 – $703 for a two-bedroom home over 244 miles against $1,098 – $1,464 with full-service movers. A container, about $791 – $1,054, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New Hampshire to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 317 people (±392) moved from New Hampshire to New Jersey that year, against about 171 (±193) from New Jersey to New Hampshire. That makes New Hampshire the 31st-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.