Portsmouth, NH → Montpelier, VT · Short-haul move
About 144 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,230–$3,320, delivery in 1–2 days, 51 carriers on the Portsmouth side and 33 in Montpelier.
The route from Portsmouth, NH to Montpelier, VT covers roughly 144 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 3 h 11 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,230 and $3,320, before packing or storage.
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 33 around Montpelier (21 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 Montpelier.
Portsmouth has a population of about 23,000 and Montpelier about 8,000. Portsmouth is considerably denser (1,402 people per square mile versus 803), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Vermont 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 | $1,310 | $1,600 | $1,950 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,340 | $1,630 | $1,990 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,230 | $2,720 | $3,320 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,580 | $4,360 | $5,320 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,920 | $5,990 | $7,310 |
$300–$420
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,150–$1,690
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,230–$3,320
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Portsmouth, NH → Montpelier, VT. 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: James Lacourse
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,310 to $1,950 for a studio, $1,340 to $1,990 for a one-bedroom, $2,230 to $3,320 for a two-bedroom, $3,580 to $5,320 for a three-bedroom and $4,920 to $7,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 144 road miles (122 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 11 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Vermont 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 $300 to $420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,150 to $1,690. 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–Montpelier corridor.