Portsmouth, NH → Birmingham, AL · Long-distance move
About 1,283 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,270–$7,840, delivery in 3–7 days, 51 carriers on the Portsmouth side and 395 in Birmingham.
Birmingham sits about 1,283 miles southwest of Portsmouth, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Hampshire to Alabama 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 $5,270 to $7,840 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 22 h 49 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 395 around Birmingham (208 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 Birmingham.
Portsmouth has a population of about 23,000 and Birmingham about 195,893. The two cities have comparable density (1,402 and 1,366 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Alabama than in New Hampshire, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Alabama 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 | $2,110 | $2,570 | $3,140 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,160 | $3,860 | $4,710 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,270 | $6,430 | $7,840 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,430 | $10,290 | $12,550 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,600 | $14,140 | $17,250 |
$1,770–$2,500
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,170–$3,180
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,270–$7,840
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Portsmouth, NH → Birmingham, AL. 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: Tvs INC
Legal name: Alabama Thrift Stores INC
Legal name: Move & Store LLC
Legal name: U-Haul Company Of Alabama INC
Legal name: McCorquodale Transfer LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,110 to $3,140 for a studio, $3,160 to $4,710 for a one-bedroom, $5,270 to $7,840 for a two-bedroom, $8,430 to $12,550 for a three-bedroom and $11,600 to $17,250 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,283 road miles (1,087 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 49 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Alabama 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 $1,770 to $2,500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,170 to $3,180. 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–Birmingham corridor.