Portsmouth, NH → Coeur d'Alene, ID · Cross-country move
About 2,623 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,940–$11,810, delivery in 7–14 days, 51 carriers on the Portsmouth side and 56 in Coeur d'Alene.
Moving from Portsmouth to Coeur d'Alene is a cross-country move of roughly 2,623 road miles, heading northwest from New Hampshire to Idaho.
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 $7,940 to $11,810 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 45 hours (6 driving days).
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 56 around Coeur d'Alene (45 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 Coeur d'Alene.
Portsmouth has a population of about 23,000 and Coeur d'Alene about 58,000. Coeur d'Alene is the denser city (3,390 people per square mile versus 1,402 in Portsmouth), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 | $3,180 | $3,870 | $4,730 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,760 | $5,810 | $7,090 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,940 | $9,680 | $11,810 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,710 | $15,490 | $18,900 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $17,470 | $21,310 | $25,990 |
$3,600–$5,080
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,360–$4,940
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,940–$11,810
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Portsmouth, NH → Coeur d'Alene, ID. 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: Paradise Amusements INC
Legal name: Panhandle Movers LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,180 to $4,730 for a studio, $4,760 to $7,090 for a one-bedroom, $7,940 to $11,810 for a two-bedroom, $12,710 to $18,900 for a three-bedroom and $17,470 to $25,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,623 road miles (2,223 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 45 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 New Hampshire into Idaho 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 $3,600 to $5,080 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,360 to $4,940. 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–Coeur d'Alene corridor.