Portsmouth, NH → Ketchikan, AK · Cross-country move
About 3,278 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,880–$14,700, delivery in 7–14 days, 51 carriers on the Portsmouth side and 12 in Ketchikan.
Ketchikan sits about 3,278 miles northwest of Portsmouth, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Hampshire to Alaska that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
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 $9,880 to $14,700 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 57 hours (7 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 12 around Ketchikan (1 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 Ketchikan.
Portsmouth has a population of about 23,000 and Ketchikan about 8,000. Ketchikan is the denser city (2,147 people per square mile versus 1,402 in Portsmouth), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Alaska is a higher-cost state than New Hampshire, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,950 | $4,820 | $5,880 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,930 | $7,230 | $8,820 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,880 | $12,050 | $14,700 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,810 | $19,280 | $23,530 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $21,740 | $26,520 | $32,350 |
$4,570–$6,450
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,950–$5,800
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,880–$14,700
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Portsmouth, NH → Ketchikan, AK. 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: Trajen Flight Support
Legal name: Mark Johnson
Legal name: Mike R Bellanich
Legal name: Daniel Poirier
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,950 to $5,880 for a studio, $5,930 to $8,820 for a one-bedroom, $9,880 to $14,700 for a two-bedroom, $15,810 to $23,530 for a three-bedroom and $21,740 to $32,350 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,278 road miles (2,778 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 57 hours (7 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 Alaska 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 $4,570 to $6,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,950 to $5,800. 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–Ketchikan corridor.