Moving from Vermont to New Hampshire
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Burlington and Manchester it is about 157 miles and about 3 hours; the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 121 to 171 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.
- ~157 miBurlington → Manchester
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $707+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
About 1,592 people moved from Vermont to New Hampshire in 2024 (Census estimate, ±780), and about 1,769 went the other way. Between Burlington and Manchester it is about 157 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $707 – $942 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 12 movers based in Vermont hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Vermont to New Hampshire
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,592 people a year (±780), against about 1,769 (±662) from New Hampshire to Vermont, so New Hampshire loses about 177 people a year on this exchange. Vermont is the 7th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor County | Grafton County | 302 ±207 |
| Lamoille County | Carroll County | 152 ±207* |
| Windsor County | Sullivan County | 117 ±104 |
| Windsor County | Cheshire County | 114 ±65 |
| Orange County | Grafton County | 97 ±73 |
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.
Burlington 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 Vermont and New Hampshire.
Cost of moving from Vermont to New Hampshire
At about 157 miles, full-service movers should land around $707 – $942 for a two-bedroom home and $812 – $1,083 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $509 – $678; a freight trailer is $339 – $452.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $530 – $707 | $382 – $509 | $254 – $339 |
| 1 bedroom | $636 – $848 | $458 – $610 | $305 – $407 |
| 2 bedrooms | $707 – $942 | $509 – $678 | $339 – $452 |
| 3 bedrooms | $812 – $1,083 | $585 – $780 | $390 – $520 |
| 4 bedrooms | $918 – $1,225 | $661 – $882 | $441 – $588 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,060 – $1,413 | $763 – $1,017 | $509 – $678 |
Transport only, for an estimated 157 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 Vermont to New Hampshire
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier to Manchester | ~121 mi | 1–3 days | $545 – $726 | $626 – $835 |
| Montpelier to Nashua | ~137 mi | 1–3 days | $617 – $822 | $709 – $945 |
| Burlington to Manchester | ~157 mi | 1–3 days | $707 – $942 | $812 – $1,083 |
| Burlington to Nashua | ~171 mi | 1–3 days | $770 – $1,026 | $885 – $1,180 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Vermont
7 of the 12 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 72 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 9 of 39 vehicle inspections (23.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 72 driver inspections (5.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action Moving and Storage IncColchester, VT · USDOT 434207 | 42 | 7 of 22 | 2 of 42 |
| Booska World Wide MoversSouth Burlington, VT · USDOT 786533 | 13 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 13 |
| McLure Moving & StorageEssex Junction, VT · USDOT 86305 | 6 | 0 of 5 | 1 of 6 |
| Lowell's Moving & StorageSo Burlington, VT · USDOT 1653526 | 4 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 4 |
| Pro Moving and StorageWilliston, VT · USDOT 1381131 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| Vermont Moving & Storage IncWinooski, VT · USDOT 1596307 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
18 listed household-goods carriers are based in Vermont, 12 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Vermont 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 Vermont. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Vermont
Vermont to New Hampshire moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Vermont to New Hampshire?
Between the two states' main cities, Burlington and Manchester, the distance is about 157 miles. From our model that is $707 – $942 for a two-bedroom home and $812 – $1,083 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $509 – $678 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $339 – $452. Across the 4 city pairs we price between Vermont and New Hampshire, distances run from 121 to 171 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Vermont to New Hampshire take?
Burlington to Manchester is about 3 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 Vermont to New Hampshire?
Yes. A move from Vermont into New Hampshire is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 18 listed movers based in Vermont, 12 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Vermont.
What is the cheapest way to move from Vermont to New Hampshire?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $339 – $452 for a two-bedroom home over 157 miles against $707 – $942 with full-service movers. A container, about $509 – $678, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Vermont to New Hampshire each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,592 people (±780) moved from Vermont to New Hampshire that year, against about 1,769 (±662) from New Hampshire to Vermont. That makes Vermont the 7th-largest source of new residents for New Hampshire among the states.