Portsmouth, NH → Seattle, WA · Cross-country move
About 2,924 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,040–$13,450, delivery in 7–14 days, 51 carriers on the Portsmouth side and 1,037 in Seattle.
Moving from Portsmouth to Seattle is a cross-country move of roughly 2,924 road miles, heading northwest from New Hampshire to Washington.
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 $9,040 to $13,450 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 51 hours (6 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 1,037 around Seattle (440 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 Seattle.
Portsmouth has a population of about 23,000 and Seattle about 784,777. Seattle is the denser city (8,795 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 | $3,620 | $4,410 | $5,380 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,430 | $6,620 | $8,070 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,040 | $11,030 | $13,450 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,470 | $17,650 | $21,530 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $19,900 | $24,260 | $29,600 |
$4,050–$5,720
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,630–$5,340
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,040–$13,450
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Portsmouth, NH → Seattle, WA. 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: Savanah Logistics LLC
Legal name: Hansen Bros Transfer & Storage Company INC
Legal name: Butchie Boy Productions INC
Legal name: Tmsb LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,620 to $5,380 for a studio, $5,430 to $8,070 for a one-bedroom, $9,040 to $13,450 for a two-bedroom, $14,470 to $21,530 for a three-bedroom and $19,900 to $29,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,924 road miles (2,478 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 51 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Washington 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 $4,050 to $5,720 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,630 to $5,340. 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–Seattle corridor.