Portsmouth, NH

Greensboro, NC → Portsmouth, NH · Long-distance move

Movers from Greensboro to Portsmouth

About 802 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,230–$6,300, delivery in 2–5 days, 341 carriers on the Greensboro side and 51 in Portsmouth.

  • 802 miroad distance
  • 14 h 32 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,230–$6,3002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 802 miles (680 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h 32 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
341 (243 interstate)
Movers at destination
51 (38 interstate)

Reverse: Portsmouth → Greensboro

Moving from Greensboro to Portsmouth is a long-distance move of roughly 802 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 $4,230 to $6,300 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 14 h 32 min.

On the Greensboro side there are 341 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (243 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.

Greensboro has a population of about 308,667 and Portsmouth about 23,000. Greensboro is considerably denser (2,307 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 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.

Cost of moving from Greensboro to Portsmouth

Full-service estimate for 802 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,690 $2,070 $2,520
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,540 $3,100 $3,780
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,230 $5,160 $6,300
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,780 $8,260 $10,080
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,320 $11,360 $13,860

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,120–$1,590

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

Portable container

$1,740–$2,550

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

Full-service mover

$4,230–$6,300

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 Greensboro (origin)

Gxo Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
153372
MC
44538
Based in
High Point, NC 27265 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
337 trucks, 392 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Jafko INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2408962
MC
828920
Based in
Greensboro, NC 27406 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Kanaan Trucking Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2921664
MC
985394
Based in
Greensboro, NC 27409 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Vmf Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3138274
MC
97459
Based in
Greensboro, NC 27410 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Thomas Enterprises Of Greensboro INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
603171
MC
285886
Based in
McLeansville, NC 27301 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Southern Logistics And Environmental LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2506322
MC
869756
Based in
Greensboro, NC 27407 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Metropolitan Warehouse & Delivery Corp

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
856736
Based in
Greensboro, NC 27406 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Mahan

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2640396
MC
9681
Based in
High Point, NC 27263 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 341 movers in Greensboro

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 Greensboro to Portsmouth?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,690 to $2,520 for a studio, $2,540 to $3,780 for a one-bedroom, $4,230 to $6,300 for a two-bedroom, $6,780 to $10,080 for a three-bedroom and $9,320 to $13,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Portsmouth from Greensboro?

About 802 road miles (680 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 32 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 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Greensboro to Portsmouth?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,120 to $1,590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,740 to $2,550. 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 Greensboro–Portsmouth corridor.