Moving from New Hampshire to Pennsylvania
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Manchester and Philadelphia it is about 332 miles and about 6 hours; the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 297 to 553 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.
- ~332 miManchester → Philadelphia
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,494+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 1,518 people moved from New Hampshire to Pennsylvania in 2024 (Census estimate, ±923), and about 1,401 went the other way. Between Manchester and Philadelphia it is about 332 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,494 – $1,992 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 37 movers based in New Hampshire hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Hampshire to Pennsylvania
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,518 people a year (±923), against about 1,401 (±1,226) from Pennsylvania to New Hampshire, so Pennsylvania gains about 117 people a year on this exchange. New Hampshire is the 29th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania took in about 234,568 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County | Allegheny County | 79 ±76 |
| Merrimack County | Centre County | 79 ±62 |
| Cheshire County | York County | 77 ±117* |
| Grafton County | Philadelphia County | 72 ±50 |
| Merrimack County | Schuylkill County | 71 ±82* |
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 Philadelphia, 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 Pennsylvania.
Cost of moving from New Hampshire to Pennsylvania
At about 332 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,494 – $1,992 for a two-bedroom home and $1,718 – $2,291 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,076 – $1,434; a freight trailer is $717 – $956.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,121 – $1,494 | $807 – $1,076 | $538 – $717 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,345 – $1,793 | $968 – $1,291 | $645 – $861 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,494 – $1,992 | $1,076 – $1,434 | $717 – $956 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,718 – $2,291 | $1,237 – $1,649 | $825 – $1,100 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,942 – $2,590 | $1,398 – $1,865 | $932 – $1,243 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,241 – $2,988 | $1,614 – $2,151 | $1,076 – $1,434 |
Transport only, for an estimated 332 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 Pennsylvania
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 Allentown | ~297 mi | 1–3 days | $1,337 – $1,782 | $1,537 – $2,049 |
| Manchester to Allentown | ~309 mi | 1–3 days | $1,391 – $1,854 | $1,599 – $2,132 |
| Nashua to Philadelphia | ~318 mi | 1–3 days | $1,431 – $1,908 | $1,646 – $2,194 |
| Manchester to Philadelphia | ~332 mi | 1–3 days | $1,494 – $1,992 | $1,718 – $2,291 |
| Nashua to Harrisburg | ~383 mi | 1–3 days | $1,724 – $2,298 | $1,982 – $2,643 |
| Manchester to Harrisburg | ~393 mi | 1–3 days | $1,769 – $2,358 | $2,034 – $2,712 |
| Nashua to Erie | ~515 mi | 3–7 days | $2,318 – $3,090 | $2,665 – $3,554 |
| Manchester to Erie | ~517 mi | 3–7 days | $2,327 – $3,102 | $2,675 – $3,567 |
| Nashua to Pittsburgh | ~547 mi | 3–7 days | $2,462 – $3,282 | $2,831 – $3,774 |
| Manchester to Pittsburgh | ~553 mi | 3–7 days | $2,489 – $3,318 | $2,862 – $3,816 |
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 Pennsylvania end, 355 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Pennsylvania, moving costs in Pennsylvania, or the reverse trip, Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Hampshire to Pennsylvania?
Between the two states' main cities, Manchester and Philadelphia, the distance is about 332 miles. From our model that is $1,494 – $1,992 for a two-bedroom home and $1,718 – $2,291 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,076 – $1,434 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $717 – $956. Across the 10 city pairs we price between New Hampshire and Pennsylvania, distances run from 297 to 553 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Hampshire to Pennsylvania take?
Manchester to Philadelphia is about 6 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 Pennsylvania?
Yes. A move from New Hampshire into Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $717 – $956 for a two-bedroom home over 332 miles against $1,494 – $1,992 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,076 – $1,434, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New Hampshire to Pennsylvania each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,518 people (±923) moved from New Hampshire to Pennsylvania that year, against about 1,401 (±1,226) from Pennsylvania to New Hampshire. That makes New Hampshire the 29th-largest source of new residents for Pennsylvania among the states.