Tennessee to New Hampshire Car Shipping (2025 Cost Guide)

Most companies will require that an adult of at least 18 years of age be present when picking up your car in Tennessee and when dropping it off in New Hampshire.

If you’re not driving the vehicle from Tennessee to New Hampshire, you aren't required to have typical car insurance. Your car hauler should have adequate insurance if an accident happened on the drive to New Hampshire, which you should verify before loading your car in Tennessee.

If you’re driving your car at all in either state, you should understand the requirements. Tennessee drivers need to fulfill liability insurance criteria of 25/50/15 ($25,000 for individual bodily injury, $50,000 for total bodily injury per accident, and $15,000 for property damage per accident). Valid proof of insurance is crucial for registration and may be requested by law enforcement during traffic stops. Motorists have the flexibility to choose additional coverage for an added layer of vehicle protection.

While auto insurance isn't obligatory in New Hampshire, drivers must prove financial capability to cover at-fault accident damages, with failure potentially leading to driving privileges suspension. Stay financially prepared on the road in New Hampshire.

Car shipping companies can travel about 500 miles per day. The trip from Tennessee to New Hampshire is about 1,192 miles, and that’s as fast as about 3 days. However, most car transport companies will take two to eight days to travel from Tennessee to New Hampshire.

In Tennessee, vehicles must pass annual safety and emissions inspection. Cost is around $15 and more information can be found at Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security's website.

Vehicles in New Hampshire can be inspected and OBD tested at any state-licensed inspection station or authorized car dealership; these stations are required to display a notice of authorization. Inspection prices may vary and typically range from $20 to $50.

New Hampshire residents must obtain a NH driver license within 60 days of establishing residency. Out-of-state license holders over 18 can transfer their license by scheduling an appointment at a DMV office.

It’s important to understand any tax implications if you’re having a car shipped from Tennessee to New Hampshire after purchasing it.

If you have already paid vehicle taxes in your previous state, you may be able to apply for a credit or refund when registering your vehicle in New Hampshire. The specifics of how to do this will depend on the rules in your previous state and the requirements in New Hampshire. It is best to contact the appropriate state agencies in both states for more information and guidance on how to proceed.

We recommend that you always check for updated tax information in both Tennessee and New Hampshire to avoid any hidden costs.

The cheapest way to ship a car from Tennessee to New Hampshire is to ship it on a train or choose an open trailer transport method, avoid expedited shipping, and be flexible with your pickup dates.

Shipping a car from Tennessee to New Hampshire costs $1,024 to $1,603.