Portsmouth, NH → Detroit, MI · Long-distance move
About 739 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,070–$6,060, delivery in 2–5 days, 51 carriers on the Portsmouth side and 1,435 in Detroit.
The route from Portsmouth, NH to Detroit, MI covers roughly 739 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the 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 $4,070 to $6,060 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 13 h 27 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 1,435 around Detroit (656 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 Detroit.
Portsmouth has a population of about 23,000 and Detroit about 649,095. Detroit is the denser city (4,608 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 Michigan 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 Michigan 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 | $1,630 | $1,990 | $2,420 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,440 | $2,980 | $3,640 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,070 | $4,970 | $6,060 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,520 | $7,950 | $9,700 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,960 | $10,930 | $13,340 |
$1,060–$1,500
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,680–$2,470
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,070–$6,060
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Portsmouth, NH → Detroit, MI. 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: Corrigan Moving & Storage Company
Legal name: Lk Transport LLC
Legal name: Universal Intermodal Services INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,630 to $2,420 for a studio, $2,440 to $3,640 for a one-bedroom, $4,070 to $6,060 for a two-bedroom, $6,520 to $9,700 for a three-bedroom and $8,960 to $13,340 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 739 road miles (627 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 27 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Michigan 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 $1,060 to $1,500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,680 to $2,470. 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–Detroit corridor.