Moving from Ohio to New Hampshire
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Columbus and Manchester 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 miColumbus → Manchester
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,321+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,050 people moved from Ohio to New Hampshire in 2024 (Census estimate, ±823), and about 454 went the other way. Between Columbus and Manchester 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. 162 movers based in Ohio hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Ohio to New Hampshire
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,050 people a year (±823), against about 454 (±442) from New Hampshire to Ohio, so New Hampshire gains about 596 people a year on this exchange. Ohio is the 11th-largest of the 34 states sending people to New Hampshire; New Hampshire took in about 46,226 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas County | Hillsborough County | 111 ±166* |
| Athens County | Merrimack County | 65 ±89* |
| Lake County | Hillsborough County | 42 ±67* |
| Franklin County | Hillsborough County | 34 ±50* |
| Franklin County | Merrimack County | 32 ±66* |
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.
Columbus to Manchester, 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 Ohio and New Hampshire.
Cost of moving from Ohio to New Hampshire
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 Ohio to New Hampshire
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron to Nashua | ~617 mi | 3–7 days | $2,777 – $3,702 | $3,193 – $4,257 |
| Cleveland to Nashua | ~619 mi | 3–7 days | $2,786 – $3,714 | $3,203 – $4,271 |
| Akron to Manchester | ~621 mi | 3–7 days | $2,795 – $3,726 | $3,214 – $4,285 |
| Cleveland to Manchester | ~622 mi | 3–7 days | $2,799 – $3,732 | $3,219 – $4,292 |
| Toledo to Nashua | ~725 mi | 3–7 days | $3,263 – $4,350 | $3,752 – $5,002 |
| Toledo to Manchester | ~727 mi | 3–7 days | $3,272 – $4,362 | $3,762 – $5,016 |
| Columbus to Nashua | ~732 mi | 3–7 days | $3,294 – $4,392 | $3,788 – $5,051 |
| Columbus to Manchester | ~738 mi | 3–7 days | $3,321 – $4,428 | $3,819 – $5,092 |
| Dayton to Nashua | ~806 mi | 3–7 days | $3,627 – $4,836 | $4,171 – $5,561 |
| Dayton to Manchester | ~812 mi | 3–7 days | $3,654 – $4,872 | $4,202 – $5,603 |
| Cincinnati to Nashua | ~846 mi | 3–7 days | $3,807 – $5,076 | $4,378 – $5,837 |
| Cincinnati to Manchester | ~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 Ohio
90 of the 162 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 510 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 65 of 270 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 80 of 510 driver inspections (15.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brendamour Moving & Storage IncCincinnati, OH · USDOT 628381 | 78 | 12 of 55 | 1 of 78 |
| Piqua Transfer & Storage CompanyPiqua, OH · USDOT 81418 | 49 | 5 of 18 | 0 of 49 |
| Glass City MoversToledo, OH · USDOT 1403449 | 40 | 1 of 15 | 7 of 40 |
| 3rd Generation Moving & Storage CompanyMarion, OH · USDOT 2493351 | 33 | 8 of 14 | 4 of 33 |
| MVM Moving & Storage Reliable Moving and Storage, Changing Places MovingToledo, OH · USDOT 1444491 | 27 | 3 of 15 | 1 of 27 |
| Moving SolutionsMentor, OH · USDOT 3665859 | 19 | 6 of 10 | 1 of 19 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
390 listed household-goods carriers are based in Ohio, 162 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Ohio directory ranks them. At the New Hampshire end, 40 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New Hampshire, moving costs in New Hampshire, or the reverse trip, New Hampshire to Ohio. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Ohio
Ohio to New Hampshire moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Ohio to New Hampshire?
Between the two states' main cities, Columbus and Manchester, 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 Ohio and New Hampshire, distances run from 617 to 852 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Ohio to New Hampshire take?
Columbus to Manchester 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 Ohio to New Hampshire?
Yes. A move from Ohio into New Hampshire is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 390 listed movers based in Ohio, 162 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Ohio.
What is the cheapest way to move from Ohio to New Hampshire?
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 Ohio to New Hampshire each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,050 people (±823) moved from Ohio to New Hampshire that year, against about 454 (±442) from New Hampshire to Ohio. That makes Ohio the 11th-largest source of new residents for New Hampshire among the states.