Moving from Rhode Island to New Hampshire
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Providence and Manchester it is about 94 miles and about 2 hours; the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 76 to 104 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.
- ~94 miProvidence → Manchester
- Same dayTypical transit
- $485+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
About 986 people moved from Rhode Island to New Hampshire in 2024 (Census estimate, ±668), and about 741 went the other way. Between Providence and Manchester it is about 94 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $485 – $803 in our model, delivered in Same day. 20 movers based in Rhode Island hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Rhode Island to New Hampshire
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 986 people a year (±668), against about 741 (±503) from New Hampshire to Rhode Island, so New Hampshire gains about 245 people a year on this exchange. Rhode Island is the 12th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Providence County | Rockingham County | 216 ±179 |
| Providence County | Strafford County | 95 ±51 |
| Kent County | Merrimack County | 86 ±130* |
| Newport County | Hillsborough County | 78 ±98* |
| Washington County | Cheshire County | 71 ±50 |
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.
Providence 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 Rhode Island and New Hampshire.
Cost of moving from Rhode Island to New Hampshire
At about 94 miles, full-service movers should land around $485 – $803 for a two-bedroom home and $813 – $1,479 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $385 – $649; a freight trailer is $335 – $579.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Rhode Island 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence to Nashua | ~76 mi | Same day | $485 – $803 | $813 – $1,479 |
| Warwick to Nashua | ~86 mi | Same day | $485 – $803 | $813 – $1,479 |
| Providence to Manchester | ~94 mi | Same day | $485 – $803 | $813 – $1,479 |
| Warwick to Manchester | ~104 mi | 1–3 days | $468 – $624 | $538 – $718 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Rhode Island
14 of the 20 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 38 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 15 vehicle inspections (13.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 38 driver inspections (21.1%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coutu Bros MoversWarwick, RI · USDOT 979213 | 8 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 8 |
| Correira Brothers' Moving & Storage IncProvidence, RI · USDOT 3095364 | 5 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 5 |
| Southern Rhode Island Moving and Storage LLCExeter, RI · USDOT 1672828 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
| Sterling Moving & Storage IncCranston, RI · USDOT 631155 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 4 |
| G Metz Moving IncJohnston, RI · USDOT 2296800 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
| Moving Ahead RINorth Kingstown, RI · USDOT 3693175 | 3 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
31 listed household-goods carriers are based in Rhode Island, 20 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Rhode Island
Rhode Island to New Hampshire moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Rhode Island to New Hampshire?
Between the two states' main cities, Providence and Manchester, the distance is about 94 miles. From our model that is $485 – $803 for a two-bedroom home and $813 – $1,479 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $385 – $649 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $335 – $579. Across the 4 city pairs we price between Rhode Island and New Hampshire, distances run from 76 to 104 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Rhode Island to New Hampshire take?
Providence to Manchester is about 2 hours. The move itself typically takes same day, because at this distance it usually travels on an hourly crew with one truck. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Rhode Island to New Hampshire?
Yes. A move from Rhode Island into New Hampshire is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 31 listed movers based in Rhode Island, 20 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Rhode Island.
What is the cheapest way to move from Rhode Island to New Hampshire?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $335 – $579 for a two-bedroom home over 94 miles against $485 – $803 with full-service movers. A container, about $385 – $649, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Rhode Island to New Hampshire each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 986 people (±668) moved from Rhode Island to New Hampshire that year, against about 741 (±503) from New Hampshire to Rhode Island. That makes Rhode Island the 12th-largest source of new residents for New Hampshire among the states.