Moving from Akron, OH to Manchester, NH
About 621 miles across a state line, from Ohio into New Hampshire, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Akron, OH to Manchester, NH covers about 621 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,795 – $3,726 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. The carrier must hold active FMCSA interstate authority.
The route
At 621 miles between Ohio and New Hampshire, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,795 – $3,726 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 11 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Akron to Manchester
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,096 – $2,795 | $1,509 – $2,012 | $1,006 – $1,341 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,515 – $3,353 | $1,811 – $2,414 | $1,207 – $1,610 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,795 – $3,726 | $2,012 – $2,683 | $1,341 – $1,788 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,214 – $4,285 | $2,314 – $3,085 | $1,543 – $2,057 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,633 – $4,844 | $2,616 – $3,488 | $1,744 – $2,325 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,192 – $5,589 | $3,018 – $4,024 | $2,012 – $2,683 |
Transport only, for an estimated 621 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Akron to Manchester
621 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,105. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,795 to $3,726, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Akron to Manchester
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) sampled nobody moving from Summit County, OH to Hillsborough County, NH, or between their metro areas, so it publishes no estimate for this pair; people leaving Summit County mostly go to the counties listed below.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,050 people a year (±823) moving from Ohio to New Hampshire and about 454 people a year (±442) from New Hampshire to Ohio — a net gain for New Hampshire of about 596 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County, OH | 3,362 ±576 |
| Portage County, OH | 2,357 ±523 |
| Stark County, OH | 2,265 ±429 |
| Medina County, OH | 1,601 ±491 |
| Franklin County, OH | 1,173 ±320 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Middlesex County, MA | 4,521 ±856 |
| Rockingham County, NH | 3,839 ±806 |
| Merrimack County, NH | 2,743 ±640 |
| Essex County, MA | 1,072 ±368 |
| Cheshire County, NH | 786 ±331 |
Licensed movers at each end
38 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Akron (85 counting those licensed only inside Ohio). 18 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 30.8% of their 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingUSDOT 2966877 | Chagrin Falls · 26 mi | 30 trucks | 11 | 14.3% of 7 |
| Andrews Moving & Storage CompanyUSDOT 124171 | Streetsboro · 14 mi | 27 trucks | 4 | — |
| Blue Men Moving LLCUSDOT 2462290 | Seville · 19 mi | 18 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Armbruster Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 957456 | Brunswick · 20 mi | 15 trucks | 3 | 33.3% of 3 |
| Krupp Moving and Storage LLCUSDOT 2091898 | Wooster · 30 mi | 15 trucks | 7 | 40.0% of 5 |
| Krupp Moving and StorageUSDOT 4414655 | Wooster · 30 mi | 12 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Manchester end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Manchester: Trend Moving & Storage (Londonderry, 17 trucks), 3-E Moving & Storage Inc (North Chelmsford, 12 trucks), College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (Lowell, 12 trucks), Ray the Mover (Manchester, 10 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Ohio into New Hampshire, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Akron to Manchester
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 621 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Manchester
A local move inside Manchester later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $495 – $803 for a two-bedroom home and $831 – $1,479 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Manchester are Nashua (about 19 mi), Boston (about 56 mi), Worcester (about 63 mi).
Other routes from Akron
All routes from Akron, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Akron to Cleveland, OH | ~35 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Akron to Pittsburgh, PA | ~106 mi | $477 – $636 |
| Akron to Columbus, OH | ~128 mi | $576 – $768 |
| Akron to Detroit, MI | ~136 mi | $612 – $816 |
| Akron to Dayton, OH | ~195 mi | $878 – $1,170 |
| Akron to Cincinnati, OH | ~244 mi | $1,098 – $1,464 |
| Akron to Indianapolis, IN | ~303 mi | $1,364 – $1,818 |
| Akron to Washington, DC | ~328 mi | $1,476 – $1,968 |
Also moving to Manchester: from Providence, RI, from New Haven, CT, from Harrisburg, PA, from Dayton, OH.
Akron to Manchester moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Akron to Manchester?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 621 miles cost about $2,096 – $2,795 for a studio, $2,795 – $3,726 for a two-bedroom home and $3,214 – $4,285 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Akron to Manchester take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 11 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Akron to Manchester?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,341 – $1,788 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,795 – $3,726 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,012 – $2,683.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Akron to Manchester?
Yes. Akron is in Ohio and Manchester is in New Hampshire, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 38 listed movers within 30 miles of Akron hold it.
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.