Portsmouth, NH → Portland, ME · Short-haul move
About 59 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,360–$2,020, delivery in 1–2 days, 51 carriers on the Portsmouth side and 113 in Portland.
Portland sits about 59 miles northeast of Portsmouth, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Hampshire to Maine that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
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 1 h 43 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,360 and $2,020, 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 113 around Portland (63 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 Portland.
Portsmouth has a population of about 23,000 and Portland about 69,000. Portland is the denser city (3,176 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 Maine does collect a state income tax, unlike New Hampshire, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $750 | $910 | $1,120 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $860 | $1,050 | $1,280 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,360 | $1,660 | $2,020 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,060 | $2,520 | $3,070 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,040 | $3,710 | $4,520 |
$210–$300
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,070–$1,580
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,360–$2,020
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Portsmouth, NH → Portland, ME. 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: Earle W Noyes & Son
Legal name: Tmt Portland LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $750 to $1,120 for a studio, $860 to $1,280 for a one-bedroom, $1,360 to $2,020 for a two-bedroom, $2,060 to $3,070 for a three-bedroom and $3,040 to $4,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 59 road miles (50 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 43 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
Yes. Crossing from New Hampshire into Maine 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 $210 to $300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,070 to $1,580. 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–Portland corridor.