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Atlantic City, NJ → Portsmouth, NH · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Atlantic City to Portsmouth

About 375 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,270–$4,860, delivery in 1–3 days, 81 carriers on the Atlantic City side and 51 in Portsmouth.

  • 375 miroad distance
  • 7 h 10 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,270–$4,8602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 375 miles (318 straight-line)
Drive time
7 h 10 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
81 (50 interstate)
Movers at destination
51 (38 interstate)

Reverse: Portsmouth → Atlantic City

The route from Atlantic City, NJ to Portsmouth, NH covers roughly 375 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $3,270 to $4,860 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 10 min.

On the Atlantic City side there are 81 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (50 of them authorized for interstate work), and 51 around Portsmouth (38 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Portsmouth.

Atlantic City has a population of about 38,000 and Portsmouth about 23,000. Atlantic City is considerably denser (3,578 people per square mile versus 1,402), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. New Hampshire levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Atlantic City to Portsmouth

Full-service estimate for 375 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,370 $1,670 $2,040
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,960 $2,390 $2,920
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,270 $3,990 $4,860
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,230 $6,380 $7,780
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,190 $8,770 $10,700

Rental truck (DIY)

$540–$760

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,350–$1,990

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$3,270–$4,860

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Atlantic City (origin)

Ag Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2392856
MC
822533
Based in
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (609) 334-0722 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bk Movers LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
855489
MC
376602
Based in
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (609) 641-8660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Platt'S Beach House Furnishings Splatt'S Furniture

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Platt'S INC

USDOT
3344659
Based in
Somers Point, NJ 08244 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (609) 927-8200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlantic Coast Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
637650
MC
489707
Based in
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (609) 484-1101 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Hubner INC

USDOT
3149281
MC
1167998
Based in
Absecon, NJ 08201 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (609) 241-1070 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sparrow Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Horizon Circuit LLC

USDOT
3300769
MC
1046878
Based in
Galloway, NJ 08205 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (769) 208-3637 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highway Moving & Transport Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4118247
MC
1574512
Based in
Galloway, NJ 08205 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (973) 747-6121 Route Verify on FMCSA

O C Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3299953
MC
1046495
Based in
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (609) 641-7700 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 81 movers in Atlantic City

Near Portsmouth (destination)

Bridges Bros Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Crowded Street Holdings LLC

USDOT
3152985
MC
105934
Based in
North Hampton, NH 03862 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (603) 772-8200 Route Verify on FMCSA

William C Huff Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
361089
MC
249041
Based in
Dover, NH 03820 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (603) 335-2967 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wood Bros Moving Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1761858
MC
644032
Based in
Portsmouth, NH 03801 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
8 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (603) 436-2725 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wings-Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2519075
MC
874927
Based in
Hampton, NH 03842 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (603) 918-3664 Route Verify on FMCSA

Preferred Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Preferred Movers LLC

USDOT
1381627
MC
532837
Based in
North Hampton, NH 03862 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (603) 379-2272 Route Verify on FMCSA

McLaughlin Moving Company INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
363252
MC
74451
Based in
Portsmouth, NH 03801 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (603) 427-0050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Central Fence & Deck LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2874509
MC
1767324
Based in
Somersworth, NH 03878 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (603) 749-1100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bluebird Self Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bluebird Storage LLC

USDOT
4233288
MC
1638118
Based in
Greenland, NH 03840 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (603) 380-9443 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 51 movers in Portsmouth

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Atlantic City to Portsmouth?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,370 to $2,040 for a studio, $1,960 to $2,920 for a one-bedroom, $3,270 to $4,860 for a two-bedroom, $5,230 to $7,780 for a three-bedroom and $7,190 to $10,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Portsmouth from Atlantic City?

About 375 road miles (318 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 10 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from New Jersey into New Hampshire makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Atlantic City to Portsmouth?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $540 to $760 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,350 to $1,990. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Atlantic City–Portsmouth corridor.