Moving from Pennsylvania to New Hampshire
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Philadelphia and Manchester 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 miPhiladelphia → Manchester
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,494+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 1,401 people moved from Pennsylvania to New Hampshire in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,226), and about 1,518 went the other way. Between Philadelphia and Manchester 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. 223 movers based in Pennsylvania hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Pennsylvania to New Hampshire
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,401 people a year (±1,226), against about 1,518 (±923) from New Hampshire to Pennsylvania, so New Hampshire loses about 117 people a year on this exchange. Pennsylvania is the 9th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon County | Hillsborough County | 228 ±342* |
| Philadelphia County | Rockingham County | 152 ±138 |
| Montgomery County | Grafton County | 106 ±170* |
| Butler County | Rockingham County | 101 ±135* |
| Lancaster County | Grafton County | 98 ±100* |
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.
Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania and New Hampshire.
Cost of moving from Pennsylvania to New Hampshire
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 Pennsylvania to New Hampshire
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown to Nashua | ~297 mi | 1–3 days | $1,337 – $1,782 | $1,537 – $2,049 |
| Allentown to Manchester | ~309 mi | 1–3 days | $1,391 – $1,854 | $1,599 – $2,132 |
| Philadelphia to Nashua | ~318 mi | 1–3 days | $1,431 – $1,908 | $1,646 – $2,194 |
| Philadelphia to Manchester | ~332 mi | 1–3 days | $1,494 – $1,992 | $1,718 – $2,291 |
| Harrisburg to Nashua | ~383 mi | 1–3 days | $1,724 – $2,298 | $1,982 – $2,643 |
| Harrisburg to Manchester | ~393 mi | 1–3 days | $1,769 – $2,358 | $2,034 – $2,712 |
| Erie to Nashua | ~515 mi | 3–7 days | $2,318 – $3,090 | $2,665 – $3,554 |
| Erie to Manchester | ~517 mi | 3–7 days | $2,327 – $3,102 | $2,675 – $3,567 |
| Pittsburgh to Nashua | ~547 mi | 3–7 days | $2,462 – $3,282 | $2,831 – $3,774 |
| Pittsburgh to Manchester | ~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 Pennsylvania
139 of the 223 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 783 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 63 of 422 vehicle inspections (14.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 130 of 783 driver inspections (16.6%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills Transfer & Storage IncGreensburg, PA · USDOT 85531 | 35 | 3 of 20 | 0 of 35 |
| J Cawley Moving LLCHanover Township, PA · USDOT 2117707 | 28 | 0 of 21 | 1 of 28 |
| Bright Eye Movers and Cleaners LLCCamp Hill, PA · USDOT 3597545 | 27 | 5 of 15 | 17 of 27 |
| Superior Moving & Storage IncPhiladelphia, PA · USDOT 390115 | 26 | 2 of 14 | 4 of 26 |
| South Hills Movers IncBethel Park, PA · USDOT 98045 | 26 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 26 |
| We-Haul Moving LLCBethlehem, PA · USDOT 967376 | 25 | 2 of 12 | 2 of 25 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
355 listed household-goods carriers are based in Pennsylvania, 223 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania to New Hampshire moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Pennsylvania to New Hampshire?
Between the two states' main cities, Philadelphia and Manchester, 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 Pennsylvania and New Hampshire, distances run from 297 to 553 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Pennsylvania to New Hampshire take?
Philadelphia to Manchester 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 Pennsylvania to New Hampshire?
Yes. A move from Pennsylvania into New Hampshire is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 355 listed movers based in Pennsylvania, 223 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Pennsylvania.
What is the cheapest way to move from Pennsylvania to New Hampshire?
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 Pennsylvania to New Hampshire each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,401 people (±1,226) moved from Pennsylvania to New Hampshire that year, against about 1,518 (±923) from New Hampshire to Pennsylvania. That makes Pennsylvania the 9th-largest source of new residents for New Hampshire among the states.