Portsmouth, NH → Newport, RI · Short-haul move
About 133 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,220–$3,310, delivery in 1–2 days, 51 carriers on the Portsmouth side and 30 in Newport.
Moving from Portsmouth to Newport is a short-haul move of roughly 133 road miles, heading south from New Hampshire to Rhode Island.
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 counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,220 and $3,310, 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 30 around Newport (17 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 Newport.
Portsmouth has a population of about 23,000 and Newport about 25,000. Newport is the denser city (3,287 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 Rhode Island 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 | $1,330 | $1,620 | $1,980 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,330 | $1,630 | $1,980 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,220 | $2,710 | $3,310 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,560 | $4,340 | $5,290 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,890 | $5,960 | $7,280 |
$290–$400
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,140–$1,670
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,220–$3,310
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Portsmouth, NH → Newport, RI. 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: Robert A Lantz
Legal name: Easy Does It LLC
Legal name: Streamline LLC
Legal name: Michael P Mellar
Legal name: Mgm Express Movers INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,330 to $1,980 for a studio, $1,330 to $1,980 for a one-bedroom, $2,220 to $3,310 for a two-bedroom, $3,560 to $5,290 for a three-bedroom and $4,890 to $7,280 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 133 road miles (113 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h.
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 Rhode Island 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 $290 to $400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,140 to $1,670. 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–Newport corridor.