Jacksonville, NC → Portsmouth, NH · Long-distance move
About 798 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,220–$6,290, delivery in 2–5 days, 59 carriers on the Jacksonville side and 51 in Portsmouth.
Portsmouth sits about 798 miles northeast of Jacksonville, which makes this an interstate relocation from North Carolina 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 $4,220 to $6,290 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 28 min.
On the Jacksonville side there are 59 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (31 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.
Jacksonville has a population of about 74,000 and Portsmouth about 23,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,490 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 | $1,690 | $2,060 | $2,510 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,530 | $3,090 | $3,770 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,220 | $5,150 | $6,290 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,760 | $8,240 | $10,060 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,290 | $11,330 | $13,830 |
$1,120–$1,580
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,730–$2,550
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,220–$6,290
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Jacksonville, 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: Je Thomas & Sons Moving LLC
Legal name: Awm Est 2009 INC
Legal name: Michael Murray
Legal name: Dw Smith Trucking Company
Legal name: Crowded Street Holdings LLC
Legal name: Preferred Movers LLC
Legal name: Bluebird Storage LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,690 to $2,510 for a studio, $2,530 to $3,770 for a one-bedroom, $4,220 to $6,290 for a two-bedroom, $6,760 to $10,060 for a three-bedroom and $9,290 to $13,830 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 798 road miles (676 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 28 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 $1,120 to $1,580 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,730 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.
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 Jacksonville–Portsmouth corridor.