Portsmouth, NH → Grand Island, NE · Cross-country move
About 1,673 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,230–$9,270, delivery in 5–10 days, 51 carriers on the Portsmouth side and 85 in Grand Island.
Moving from Portsmouth to Grand Island is a cross-country move of roughly 1,673 road miles, heading west from New Hampshire to Nebraska.
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 $6,230 to $9,270 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 29 hours (4 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 85 around Grand Island (35 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 Grand Island.
Portsmouth has a population of about 23,000 and Grand Island about 53,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,402 and 1,764 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 | $2,490 | $3,040 | $3,710 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,740 | $4,560 | $5,560 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,230 | $7,600 | $9,270 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,960 | $12,150 | $14,830 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,700 | $16,710 | $20,390 |
$2,320–$3,270
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,510–$3,700
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,230–$9,270
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Portsmouth, NH → Grand Island, NE. 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: Grand Island Express INC
Legal name: Y And M Trucking LLC
Legal name: Mark Mack LLC
Legal name: Nas Trucking LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,490 to $3,710 for a studio, $3,740 to $5,560 for a one-bedroom, $6,230 to $9,270 for a two-bedroom, $9,960 to $14,830 for a three-bedroom and $13,700 to $20,390 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,673 road miles (1,418 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Nebraska 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 $2,320 to $3,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,510 to $3,700. 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–Grand Island corridor.