Portsmouth, NH → Pierre, SD · Cross-country move
About 1,735 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,330–$9,410, delivery in 5–10 days, 51 carriers on the Portsmouth side and 2 in Pierre.
The route from Portsmouth, NH to Pierre, SD covers roughly 1,735 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 $6,330 to $9,410 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 30 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 2 around Pierre (2 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 Pierre.
Portsmouth has a population of about 23,000 and Pierre about 14,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,402 and 1,082 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in South Dakota than in New Hampshire, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,530 | $3,090 | $3,770 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,800 | $4,630 | $5,650 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,330 | $7,720 | $9,410 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,120 | $12,350 | $15,060 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,920 | $16,980 | $20,710 |
$2,380–$3,360
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,570–$3,780
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,330–$9,410
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Portsmouth, NH → Pierre, SD. 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
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,530 to $3,770 for a studio, $3,800 to $5,650 for a one-bedroom, $6,330 to $9,410 for a two-bedroom, $10,120 to $15,060 for a three-bedroom and $13,920 to $20,710 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,735 road miles (1,470 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 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 South Dakota 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 $2,380 to $3,360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,570 to $3,780. 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–Pierre corridor.