Moving from New Hampshire to Ohio
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Manchester and Columbus it is about 738 miles and 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 617 to 852 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.
- ~738 miManchester → Columbus
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,321+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 454 people moved from New Hampshire to Ohio in 2024 (Census estimate, ±442), and about 1,050 went the other way. Between Manchester and Columbus it is about 738 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,321 – $4,428 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 37 movers based in New Hampshire hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Hampshire to Ohio
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 454 people a year (±442), against about 1,050 (±823) from Ohio to New Hampshire, so Ohio loses about 596 people a year on this exchange. New Hampshire is the 44th-largest of the 50 states sending people to Ohio; Ohio took in about 197,890 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Sullivan County | Stark County | 88 ±119* |
| Hillsborough County | Franklin County | 37 ±65* |
| Merrimack County | Hamilton County | 29 ±32* |
| Hillsborough County | Ross County | 28 ±25 |
| Belknap County | Clark County | 22 ±35* |
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 Columbus, 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 Ohio.
Cost of moving from New Hampshire to Ohio
At about 738 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,321 – $4,428 for a two-bedroom home and $3,819 – $5,092 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,391 – $3,188; a freight trailer is $1,594 – $2,125.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,491 – $3,321 | $1,793 – $2,391 | $1,196 – $1,594 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,989 – $3,985 | $2,152 – $2,869 | $1,435 – $1,913 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,321 – $4,428 | $2,391 – $3,188 | $1,594 – $2,125 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,819 – $5,092 | $2,750 – $3,666 | $1,833 – $2,444 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,317 – $5,756 | $3,108 – $4,145 | $2,072 – $2,763 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,982 – $6,642 | $3,587 – $4,782 | $2,391 – $3,188 |
Transport only, for an estimated 738 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 Ohio
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 Akron | ~617 mi | 3–7 days | $2,777 – $3,702 | $3,193 – $4,257 |
| Nashua to Cleveland | ~619 mi | 3–7 days | $2,786 – $3,714 | $3,203 – $4,271 |
| Manchester to Akron | ~621 mi | 3–7 days | $2,795 – $3,726 | $3,214 – $4,285 |
| Manchester to Cleveland | ~622 mi | 3–7 days | $2,799 – $3,732 | $3,219 – $4,292 |
| Nashua to Toledo | ~725 mi | 3–7 days | $3,263 – $4,350 | $3,752 – $5,002 |
| Manchester to Toledo | ~727 mi | 3–7 days | $3,272 – $4,362 | $3,762 – $5,016 |
| Nashua to Columbus | ~732 mi | 3–7 days | $3,294 – $4,392 | $3,788 – $5,051 |
| Manchester to Columbus | ~738 mi | 3–7 days | $3,321 – $4,428 | $3,819 – $5,092 |
| Nashua to Dayton | ~806 mi | 3–7 days | $3,627 – $4,836 | $4,171 – $5,561 |
| Manchester to Dayton | ~812 mi | 3–7 days | $3,654 – $4,872 | $4,202 – $5,603 |
| Nashua to Cincinnati | ~846 mi | 3–7 days | $3,807 – $5,076 | $4,378 – $5,837 |
| Manchester to Cincinnati | ~852 mi | 3–7 days | $3,834 – $5,112 | $4,409 – $5,879 |
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 Ohio end, 390 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Ohio, moving costs in Ohio, or the reverse trip, Ohio 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 Ohio moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Hampshire to Ohio?
Between the two states' main cities, Manchester and Columbus, the distance is about 738 miles. From our model that is $3,321 – $4,428 for a two-bedroom home and $3,819 – $5,092 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,391 – $3,188 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,594 – $2,125. Across the 12 city pairs we price between New Hampshire and Ohio, distances run from 617 to 852 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Hampshire to Ohio take?
Manchester to Columbus is 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New Hampshire to Ohio?
Yes. A move from New Hampshire into Ohio 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 Ohio?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,594 – $2,125 for a two-bedroom home over 738 miles against $3,321 – $4,428 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,391 – $3,188, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New Hampshire to Ohio each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 454 people (±442) moved from New Hampshire to Ohio that year, against about 1,050 (±823) from Ohio to New Hampshire. That makes New Hampshire the 44th-largest source of new residents for Ohio among the states.