Daytona Beach, FL → Portsmouth, NH · Long-distance move
About 1,317 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,680–$8,450, delivery in 3–7 days, 88 carriers on the Daytona Beach side and 51 in Portsmouth.
The route from Daytona Beach, FL to Portsmouth, NH covers roughly 1,317 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 $5,680 to $8,450 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 23 h 24 min.
On the Daytona Beach side there are 88 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (41 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.
Daytona Beach has a population of about 75,000 and Portsmouth about 23,000. Portsmouth is the denser city (1,402 people per square mile versus 1,078 in Daytona Beach), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,270 | $2,770 | $3,380 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,410 | $4,160 | $5,070 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,680 | $6,930 | $8,450 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,090 | $11,080 | $13,520 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,490 | $15,240 | $18,590 |
$1,800–$2,550
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,200–$3,230
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,680–$8,450
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Daytona Beach, FL → 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,270 to $3,380 for a studio, $3,410 to $5,070 for a one-bedroom, $5,680 to $8,450 for a two-bedroom, $9,090 to $13,520 for a three-bedroom and $12,490 to $18,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,317 road miles (1,116 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 24 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Florida 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 $1,800 to $2,550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,200 to $3,230. 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 Daytona Beach–Portsmouth corridor.