Lake Havasu City, AZ → Portsmouth, NH · Cross-country move
About 2,820 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,340–$12,410, delivery in 7–14 days, 24 carriers on the Lake Havasu City side and 51 in Portsmouth.
Moving from Lake Havasu City to Portsmouth is a cross-country move of roughly 2,820 road miles, heading northeast from Arizona 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 $8,340 to $12,410 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 49 hours (6 driving days).
On the Lake Havasu City side there are 24 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (20 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.
Lake Havasu City has a population of about 58,000 and Portsmouth about 23,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,233 and 1,402 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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 | $3,340 | $4,070 | $4,970 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,010 | $6,110 | $7,450 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,340 | $10,180 | $12,410 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $13,350 | $16,280 | $19,860 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $18,360 | $22,390 | $27,310 |
$3,950–$5,570
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,540–$5,200
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,340–$12,410
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Lake Havasu City, AZ → 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: Trinity Land Development LLC
Legal name: Harold Brown
Legal name: Nationwide Moving INC
Legal name: Jeremy Smullen
Legal name: Crowded Street Holdings LLC
Legal name: Preferred Movers LLC
Legal name: Bluebird Storage LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,340 to $4,970 for a studio, $5,010 to $7,450 for a one-bedroom, $8,340 to $12,410 for a two-bedroom, $13,350 to $19,860 for a three-bedroom and $18,360 to $27,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,820 road miles (2,390 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Arizona 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 $3,950 to $5,570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,540 to $5,200. 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 Lake Havasu City–Portsmouth corridor.