Portsmouth, NH → Sarasota, FL · Long-distance move
About 1,499 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,150–$9,160, delivery in 3–7 days, 51 carriers on the Portsmouth side and 194 in Sarasota.
Moving from Portsmouth to Sarasota is a long-distance move of roughly 1,499 road miles, heading southwest from New Hampshire to Florida.
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 $6,150 to $9,160 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 26 hours (3 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 194 around Sarasota (66 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 Sarasota.
Portsmouth has a population of about 23,000 and Sarasota about 57,000. Sarasota is the denser city (3,730 people per square mile versus 1,402 in Portsmouth), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,460 | $3,000 | $3,660 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,690 | $4,500 | $5,490 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,150 | $7,500 | $9,160 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,850 | $12,010 | $14,650 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,540 | $16,510 | $20,140 |
$2,140–$3,020
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,360–$3,470
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,150–$9,160
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Portsmouth, NH → Sarasota, FL. 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: Bekins A-1 Movers INC
Legal name: College Hunks Sarasota LLC
Legal name: Detwiler'S Farm Market Wholesale Produce LLC
Legal name: Sunshine Movers Of Sarasota LLC
Legal name: All My Sons Of Tampa LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,460 to $3,660 for a studio, $3,690 to $5,490 for a one-bedroom, $6,150 to $9,160 for a two-bedroom, $9,850 to $14,650 for a three-bedroom and $13,540 to $20,140 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,499 road miles (1,270 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Florida 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 $2,140 to $3,020 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,360 to $3,470. 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–Sarasota corridor.