New Bedford, MA → Portsmouth, NH · Short-haul move
About 114 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,270–$3,370, delivery in 1–2 days, 80 carriers on the New Bedford side and 51 in Portsmouth.
The route from New Bedford, MA to Portsmouth, NH covers roughly 114 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
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 2 h 40 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,270 and $3,370, before packing or storage.
On the New Bedford side there are 80 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (56 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.
New Bedford has a population of about 101,834 and Portsmouth about 23,000. New Bedford is considerably denser (5,054 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. Labor and living costs run lower in New Hampshire than in Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. 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 | $1,400 | $1,710 | $2,090 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,400 | $1,710 | $2,090 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,270 | $2,770 | $3,370 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,630 | $4,430 | $5,400 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,990 | $6,090 | $7,420 |
$270–$380
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,120–$1,650
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,270–$3,370
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for New Bedford, MA → 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,090 for a studio, $1,400 to $2,090 for a one-bedroom, $2,270 to $3,370 for a two-bedroom, $3,630 to $5,400 for a three-bedroom and $4,990 to $7,420 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 114 road miles (97 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 40 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Massachusetts 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 $270 to $380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,120 to $1,650. 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 New Bedford–Portsmouth corridor.