Portsmouth, NH

Fredericksburg, VA → Portsmouth, NH · Long-distance move

Movers from Fredericksburg to Portsmouth

About 568 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,780–$5,630, delivery in 2–5 days, 152 carriers on the Fredericksburg side and 51 in Portsmouth.

  • 568 miroad distance
  • 10 h 30 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,780–$5,6302-bedroom estimate
Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 568 miles (481 straight-line)
Drive time
10 h 30 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
152 (107 interstate)
Movers at destination
51 (38 interstate)

Reverse: Portsmouth → Fredericksburg

Portsmouth sits about 568 miles northeast of Fredericksburg, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to New Hampshire that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $3,780 to $5,630 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 10 h 30 min.

On the Fredericksburg side there are 152 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (107 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.

Fredericksburg has a population of about 28,000 and Portsmouth about 23,000. Fredericksburg is considerably denser (2,678 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 Fredericksburg to Portsmouth

Full-service estimate for 568 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,510 $1,840 $2,250
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,270 $2,770 $3,380
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,780 $4,610 $5,630
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,050 $7,380 $9,000
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,320 $10,150 $12,380

Rental truck (DIY)

$880–$1,250

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

Portable container

$1,530–$2,250

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

Full-service mover

$3,780–$5,630

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Fredericksburg (origin)

Hilldrup Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
22302
MC
125294
Based in
Stafford, VA 22554 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
297 trucks, 245 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

2c Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3676372
MC
1276873
Based in
Fredricksburg, VA 22406 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Alsop Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2587296
MC
906952
Based in
Fredericksburg, VA 22407 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Cornerstone Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2445478
MC
844963
Based in
Fredericksburg, VA 22406 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

J Barber Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1728636
MC
633397
Based in
Fredericksburg, VA 22407 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Alsop Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1425222
MC
538857
Based in
Fredericksburg, VA 22407 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Patty Sullivan Recon INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
671608
MC
315134
Based in
Fredericksburg, VA 22406 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

All In One Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1695684
MC
622616
Based in
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

All 152 movers in Fredericksburg

Near Portsmouth (destination)

Bridges Bros Movers

Licensed interstate
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

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

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

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

Preferred Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

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

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

Bluebird Self Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4233288
MC
1638118
Based in
Greenland, NH 03840 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 51 movers in Portsmouth

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Fredericksburg to Portsmouth?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,510 to $2,250 for a studio, $2,270 to $3,380 for a one-bedroom, $3,780 to $5,630 for a two-bedroom, $6,050 to $9,000 for a three-bedroom and $8,320 to $12,380 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Portsmouth from Fredericksburg?

About 568 road miles (481 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 30 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Virginia 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 Fredericksburg to Portsmouth?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $880 to $1,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,530 to $2,250. 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 Fredericksburg–Portsmouth corridor.