Manchester, NH → Portsmouth, NH · Local move
About 40 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,300–$1,930, delivery in 0–1 days, 57 carriers on the Manchester side and 51 in Portsmouth.
Moving from Manchester to Portsmouth is a local move of roughly 40 road miles, heading east within New Hampshire.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 15 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,300 and $1,930, before packing or storage.
On the Manchester side there are 57 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (44 of them authorized for interstate work), and 51 around Portsmouth (38 interstate). For an in-state 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.
Manchester has a population of about 116,818 and Portsmouth about 23,000. Manchester is considerably denser (3,494 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.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $700 | $850 | $1,040 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $810 | $990 | $1,210 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,300 | $1,580 | $1,930 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,000 | $2,440 | $2,980 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,980 | $3,630 | $4,430 |
$190–$270
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,060–$1,550
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,300–$1,930
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $700 to $1,040 for a studio, $810 to $1,210 for a one-bedroom, $1,300 to $1,930 for a two-bedroom, $2,000 to $2,980 for a three-bedroom and $2,980 to $4,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 40 road miles (34 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 15 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Manchester and Portsmouth are in New Hampshire, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $190 to $270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,060 to $1,550. 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 Manchester–Portsmouth corridor.