Portsmouth, NH → Annapolis, MD · Regional long-distance move
About 485 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,630–$5,400, delivery in 1–3 days, 51 carriers on the Portsmouth side and 199 in Annapolis.
The route from Portsmouth, NH to Annapolis, MD covers roughly 485 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $3,630 to $5,400 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 h 4 min.
On the Portsmouth side there are 51 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (38 of them authorized for interstate work), and 199 around Annapolis (100 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 Annapolis.
Portsmouth has a population of about 23,000 and Annapolis about 41,000. Annapolis is the denser city (5,664 people per square mile versus 1,402 in Portsmouth), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Maryland does collect a state income tax, unlike New Hampshire, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,450 | $1,770 | $2,160 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,180 | $2,650 | $3,240 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,630 | $4,420 | $5,400 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,800 | $7,080 | $8,640 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,980 | $9,730 | $11,870 |
$800–$1,130
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,450–$2,140
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,630–$5,400
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Portsmouth, NH → Annapolis, MD. 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: Crowded Street Holdings LLC
Legal name: Preferred Movers LLC
Legal name: Bluebird Storage LLC
Legal name: Red Logistics LLC
Legal name: Deale Aquaculture Farm INC
Legal name: Pretty Little Weddings LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,450 to $2,160 for a studio, $2,180 to $3,240 for a one-bedroom, $3,630 to $5,400 for a two-bedroom, $5,800 to $8,640 for a three-bedroom and $7,980 to $11,870 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 485 road miles (411 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 4 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 New Hampshire into Maryland 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 $800 to $1,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,450 to $2,140. 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 Portsmouth–Annapolis corridor.