Concord, NC → Portsmouth, NH · Long-distance move
About 881 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,440–$6,600, delivery in 2–5 days, 441 carriers on the Concord side and 51 in Portsmouth.
The route from Concord, NC to Portsmouth, NH covers roughly 881 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the 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 $4,440 to $6,600 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 15 h 53 min.
On the Concord side there are 441 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (326 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.
Concord has a population of about 114,598 and Portsmouth about 23,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,657 and 1,402 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. New Hampshire is a higher-cost state than North Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. New Hampshire levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,770 | $2,160 | $2,640 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,660 | $3,250 | $3,960 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,440 | $5,410 | $6,600 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,100 | $8,660 | $10,560 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,760 | $11,900 | $14,520 |
$1,210–$1,700
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,810–$2,660
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,440–$6,600
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Concord, NC → 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: Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation
Legal name: Freshpoint North Carolina INC
Legal name: Redwog LLC
Legal name: Nbf Charlotte LLC
Legal name: Fletcher Anneheim Dedicated Services LLC
Legal name: Crowded Street Holdings LLC
Legal name: Preferred Movers LLC
Legal name: Bluebird Storage LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,770 to $2,640 for a studio, $2,660 to $3,960 for a one-bedroom, $4,440 to $6,600 for a two-bedroom, $7,100 to $10,560 for a three-bedroom and $9,760 to $14,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 881 road miles (747 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 53 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.
Yes. Crossing from North Carolina 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 $1,210 to $1,700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,810 to $2,660. 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 Concord–Portsmouth corridor.