Fayetteville, NC → Portsmouth, NH · Long-distance move
About 831 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,310–$6,410, delivery in 2–5 days, 324 carriers on the Fayetteville side and 51 in Portsmouth.
Moving from Fayetteville to Portsmouth is a long-distance move of roughly 831 road miles, heading northeast from North Carolina to New Hampshire.
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 $4,310 to $6,410 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 2 min.
On the Fayetteville side there are 324 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (197 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.
Fayetteville has a population of about 209,120 and Portsmouth about 23,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,406 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 | $1,720 | $2,100 | $2,560 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,590 | $3,150 | $3,850 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,310 | $5,250 | $6,410 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,890 | $8,410 | $10,260 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,480 | $11,560 | $14,100 |
$1,150–$1,630
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,760–$2,590
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,310–$6,410
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Fayetteville, 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: The Remnants LLC
Legal name: Pro Moving 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 $1,720 to $2,560 for a studio, $2,590 to $3,850 for a one-bedroom, $4,310 to $6,410 for a two-bedroom, $6,890 to $10,260 for a three-bedroom and $9,480 to $14,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 831 road miles (704 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 2 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 $1,150 to $1,630 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,760 to $2,590. 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 Fayetteville–Portsmouth corridor.