($288+) Newark, NJ to Manchester, NH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Newark, NJ to Manchester, NH

Full-service movers for the 262-mile relocation from Newark, New Jersey, to Manchester, New Hampshire, cost between $845 and $5,431. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $376 - $2,508, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Newark typically charge a base rate around $260 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $845 - $3,197
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,481 - $4,289
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,979 - $5,431

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 Newark to Manchester.

Specialty moving services from Newark, NJ to Manchester, NH

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of Newark movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Manchester, 73% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in New Hampshire are typically members of the New Hampshire Motor Transport Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

How much do local movers cost in Newark, NJ?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Newark to Manchester with a local mover averages $1,525 - $4,417. Shorter moves don't always call for a national van line, and local moving companies in Newark, NJ often offer competitive pricing on nearby routes. Smaller crews and regional focus translate to lower overhead and more scheduling flexibility.

Just make sure they're properly licensed for interstate moves and equipped to handle the full distance.

Moving container costs from Newark, NJ to Manchester, NH

Moving containers from Newark, New Jersey, to Manchester, New Hampshire, cost between $857 and $2,669. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Manchester. If you go over that window, storage in Newark adds around $130/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $857 - $1,450
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,127 - $2,092
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,458 - $2,669

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Newark, NJ, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $878, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $94 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $188 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Newark, NJ, and Manchester, NH, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Newark to Manchester?

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 Newark, NJ to Manchester, NH

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 262 miles from Newark, New Jersey, to Manchester, New Hampshire, running $288 - $761. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $105 - $119
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Newark daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $288 - $545
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $318 - $639
• 4+ bedrooms: $378 - $761

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Newark, New Jersey, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $878.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $105 - $119 for the 262-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $75 and $408, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $188 per night for hotel stops on the 262-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $376 - $564.

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

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 Newark, NJ to Manchester, NH

If you're moving a larger household from Newark, New Jersey, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Manchester, New Hampshire.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $902 and $1,706.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $757 - $1,370
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $902 - $1,706
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,166 - $2,032

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $94 - $188 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Newark, New Jersey, for about five hours typically runs $878.

What are the best freight companies from Newark to Manchester?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Newark, NJ vs Manchester, NH

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Manchester, side by side with Newark on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Newark, NJ, to Manchester, NH, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $845 - $5,431 on the 262-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $857 - $2,669 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $288 - $761 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $1,481 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Southern New Hampshire University and Freudenberg North America Limited Partnership.