Portsmouth, NH → Sugar Land, TX · Cross-country move
About 1,955 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,780–$10,090, delivery in 5–10 days, 51 carriers on the Portsmouth side and 1,180 in Sugar Land.
Sugar Land sits about 1,955 miles southwest of Portsmouth, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Hampshire to Texas that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
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 $6,780 to $10,090 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 34 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 1,180 around Sugar Land (498 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 Sugar Land.
Portsmouth has a population of about 23,000 and Sugar Land about 107,726. Sugar Land is the denser city (2,741 people per square mile versus 1,402 in Portsmouth), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas 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 | $2,710 | $3,310 | $4,030 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,070 | $4,960 | $6,050 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,780 | $8,270 | $10,090 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,850 | $13,230 | $16,140 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,910 | $18,190 | $22,190 |
$2,760–$3,890
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,760–$4,070
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,780–$10,090
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Portsmouth, NH → Sugar Land, TX. 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: 3 Men Movers LTD
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,710 to $4,030 for a studio, $4,070 to $6,050 for a one-bedroom, $6,780 to $10,090 for a two-bedroom, $10,850 to $16,140 for a three-bedroom and $14,910 to $22,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,955 road miles (1,657 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 34 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 Texas 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 $2,760 to $3,890 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,760 to $4,070. 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–Sugar Land corridor.