Boston, MA → Portsmouth, NH · Short-haul move
About 59 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,470–$2,190, delivery in 1–2 days, 918 carriers on the Boston side and 51 in Portsmouth.
The route from Boston, MA to Portsmouth, NH covers roughly 59 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 43 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,470 and $2,190, before packing or storage.
On the Boston side there are 918 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (554 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.
Boston has a population of about 672,973 and Portsmouth about 23,000. Boston is considerably denser (13,989 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. Labor and living costs run lower in New Hampshire than in Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. New Hampshire levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $810 | $990 | $1,210 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $940 | $1,140 | $1,390 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,470 | $1,800 | $2,190 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,240 | $2,730 | $3,330 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,300 | $4,030 | $4,910 |
$210–$300
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,070–$1,580
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,470–$2,190
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Boston, MA → Portsmouth, NH. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Gentle Giant Interstate Company LLC
Legal name: Spike INC
Legal name: Usart Company INC
Legal name: Crowded Street Holdings LLC
Legal name: Preferred Movers LLC
Legal name: Bluebird Storage LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $810 to $1,210 for a studio, $940 to $1,390 for a one-bedroom, $1,470 to $2,190 for a two-bedroom, $2,240 to $3,330 for a three-bedroom and $3,300 to $4,910 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 59 road miles (50 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 43 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
Yes. Crossing from Massachusetts 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $210 to $300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,070 to $1,580. 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.
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 Boston–Portsmouth corridor.