Moving from New Hampshire to Virginia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Manchester and Virginia Beach it is about 568 miles and 2 days on the road (about 10 hours of driving); the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 464 to 590 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.
- ~568 miManchester → Virginia Beach
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,556+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 217 people moved from New Hampshire to Virginia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±191), and about 203 went the other way. Between Manchester and Virginia Beach it is about 568 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,556 – $3,408 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 37 movers based in New Hampshire hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Hampshire to Virginia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 217 people a year (±191), against about 203 (±181) from Virginia to New Hampshire, so Virginia gains about 14 people a year on this exchange. New Hampshire is the 47th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Virginia; Virginia took in about 265,444 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County | Loudoun County | 76 ±124* |
| Hillsborough County | Henrico County | 70 ±116* |
| Merrimack County | Spotsylvania County | 60 ±81* |
| Rockingham County | Arlington County | 54 ±58* |
| Grafton County | Prince William County | 49 ±74* |
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 Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia.
Cost of moving from New Hampshire to Virginia
At about 568 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,556 – $3,408 for a two-bedroom home and $2,939 – $3,919 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,840 – $2,454; a freight trailer is $1,227 – $1,636.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,917 – $2,556 | $1,380 – $1,840 | $920 – $1,227 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,300 – $3,067 | $1,656 – $2,208 | $1,104 – $1,472 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,556 – $3,408 | $1,840 – $2,454 | $1,227 – $1,636 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,939 – $3,919 | $2,116 – $2,822 | $1,411 – $1,881 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,323 – $4,430 | $2,392 – $3,190 | $1,595 – $2,127 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,834 – $5,112 | $2,760 – $3,681 | $1,840 – $2,454 |
Transport only, for an estimated 568 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 Virginia
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 Arlington | ~464 mi | 3–7 days | $2,088 – $2,784 | $2,401 – $3,202 |
| Manchester to Arlington | ~477 mi | 3–7 days | $2,147 – $2,862 | $2,468 – $3,291 |
| Nashua to Virginia Beach | ~552 mi | 3–7 days | $2,484 – $3,312 | $2,857 – $3,809 |
| Nashua to Richmond | ~559 mi | 3–7 days | $2,516 – $3,354 | $2,893 – $3,857 |
| Nashua to Norfolk | ~562 mi | 3–7 days | $2,529 – $3,372 | $2,908 – $3,878 |
| Manchester to Virginia Beach | ~568 mi | 3–7 days | $2,556 – $3,408 | $2,939 – $3,919 |
| Manchester to Richmond | ~573 mi | 3–7 days | $2,579 – $3,438 | $2,965 – $3,954 |
| Nashua to Chesapeake | ~574 mi | 3–7 days | $2,583 – $3,444 | $2,970 – $3,961 |
| Manchester to Norfolk | ~578 mi | 3–7 days | $2,601 – $3,468 | $2,991 – $3,988 |
| Manchester to Chesapeake | ~590 mi | 3–7 days | $2,655 – $3,540 | $3,053 – $4,071 |
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 Virginia end, 411 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Virginia, moving costs in Virginia, or the reverse trip, Virginia 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 Virginia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Hampshire to Virginia?
Between the two states' main cities, Manchester and Virginia Beach, the distance is about 568 miles. From our model that is $2,556 – $3,408 for a two-bedroom home and $2,939 – $3,919 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,840 – $2,454 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,227 – $1,636. Across the 10 city pairs we price between New Hampshire and Virginia, distances run from 464 to 590 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Hampshire to Virginia take?
Manchester to Virginia Beach is 2 days on the road (about 10 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 Virginia?
Yes. A move from New Hampshire into Virginia 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 Virginia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,227 – $1,636 for a two-bedroom home over 568 miles against $2,556 – $3,408 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,840 – $2,454, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New Hampshire to Virginia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 217 people (±191) moved from New Hampshire to Virginia that year, against about 203 (±181) from Virginia to New Hampshire. That makes New Hampshire the 47th-largest source of new residents for Virginia among the states.