Portsmouth, NH → Grand Junction, CO · Cross-country move
About 2,325 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,740–$11,510, delivery in 7–14 days, 51 carriers on the Portsmouth side and 67 in Grand Junction.
The route from Portsmouth, NH to Grand Junction, CO covers roughly 2,325 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $7,740 to $11,510 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 40 hours (5 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 67 around Grand Junction (30 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 Junction.
Portsmouth has a population of about 23,000 and Grand Junction about 70,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,402 and 1,614 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Colorado 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 | $3,100 | $3,770 | $4,610 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,640 | $5,660 | $6,910 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,740 | $9,440 | $11,510 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,380 | $15,100 | $18,420 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $17,020 | $20,760 | $25,330 |
$3,290–$4,640
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,100–$4,550
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,740–$11,510
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Portsmouth, NH → Grand Junction, CO. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,100 to $4,610 for a studio, $4,640 to $6,910 for a one-bedroom, $7,740 to $11,510 for a two-bedroom, $12,380 to $18,420 for a three-bedroom and $17,020 to $25,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,325 road miles (1,970 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 40 hours (5 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 Colorado 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 $3,290 to $4,640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,100 to $4,550. 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 Junction corridor.