($471+) Manchester, NH to Chesapeake, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Manchester, NH to Chesapeake, VA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 615-mile move from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Chesapeake, Virginia, with prices running from $1,727 - $9,509. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $325 - $2,164 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Manchester and Chesapeake are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Manchester movers tend to run around $682 as a base rate plus $210/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Manchester to Chesapeake:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,727 - $4,788
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,404 - $6,485
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,585 - $9,509

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Manchester to Chesapeake.

Specialty moving services from Manchester, NH to Chesapeake, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Manchester movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Chesapeake, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Manchester to Chesapeake?

Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Virginia, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Manchester, NH to Chesapeake, VA

Moving containers from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Chesapeake, Virginia, cost between $1,060 and $3,350. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Manchester runs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Manchester to Chesapeake:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,060 - $1,855
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,386 - $2,462
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,707 - $3,350

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $81 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $162 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Chesapeake, VA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $757 in Manchester, NH. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Manchester to Chesapeake?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Manchester, NH to Chesapeake, VA

Renting a moving truck for the 615-mile move from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Chesapeake, Virginia, costs between $505 and $1,353, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $212 - $242
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Manchester daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Manchester to Chesapeake based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $505 - $898
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $514 - $1,131
• 4+ bedrooms: $642 - $1,353

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $162 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Manchester, New Hampshire, usually costs about $757 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 615-mile drive falls between $212 and $242, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $54 and $325 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Manchester to Chesapeake?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Manchester, NH to Chesapeake, VA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Chesapeake, Virginia. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $974 and $2,116.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Manchester to Chesapeake:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $982 - $1,754
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,012 - $2,116
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,451 - $2,815

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $81 and $162.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Manchester, New Hampshire, for roughly five hours typically average $757.

What are the best freight companies from Manchester to Chesapeake?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Brian Forst Transport (4.7/5 stars): Brian Forst Transport is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Manchester, NH vs Chesapeake, VA

Good news for your budget: Chesapeake isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Manchester. Cost of living index runs 104 there against 111 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 51/100 and 43.91/100 here versus 21/100 and 70.88/100 there.