Portsmouth, NH → Elizabeth, NJ · Regional long-distance move
About 285 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,910–$4,320, delivery in 1–3 days, 51 carriers on the Portsmouth side and 1,447 in Elizabeth.
The route from Portsmouth, NH to Elizabeth, NJ covers roughly 285 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 $2,910 to $4,320 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 5 h 37 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 1,447 around Elizabeth (881 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 Elizabeth.
Portsmouth has a population of about 23,000 and Elizabeth about 141,675. Elizabeth is the denser city (11,162 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 New Jersey 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 | $1,370 | $1,670 | $2,040 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,740 | $2,130 | $2,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,910 | $3,540 | $4,320 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,650 | $5,670 | $6,920 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,390 | $7,800 | $9,510 |
$440–$630
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,270–$1,870
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,910–$4,320
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Portsmouth, NH → Elizabeth, NJ. 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: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
Legal name: Maersk Logistics & Services USA INC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,370 to $2,040 for a studio, $1,740 to $2,590 for a one-bedroom, $2,910 to $4,320 for a two-bedroom, $4,650 to $6,920 for a three-bedroom and $6,390 to $9,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 285 road miles (241 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 37 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 New Jersey 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 $440 to $630 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,270 to $1,870. 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–Elizabeth corridor.