Quincy, MA → Portsmouth, NH · Short-haul move
About 67 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,520–$2,260, delivery in 1–2 days, 456 carriers on the Quincy side and 51 in Portsmouth.
Portsmouth sits about 67 miles north of Quincy, which makes this an interstate relocation from Massachusetts to New Hampshire 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 51 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,520 and $2,260, before packing or storage.
On the Quincy side there are 456 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (277 of them authorized for interstate work), and 51 around Portsmouth (38 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 Portsmouth.
Quincy has a population of about 103,173 and Portsmouth about 23,000. Quincy is considerably denser (6,123 people per square mile versus 1,402), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in New Hampshire than in Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. New Hampshire levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $850 | $1,030 | $1,260 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $970 | $1,180 | $1,440 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,520 | $1,850 | $2,260 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,300 | $2,800 | $3,420 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,370 | $4,110 | $5,010 |
$220–$310
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,080–$1,590
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,520–$2,260
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Quincy, MA → Portsmouth, NH. 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: Spike INC
Legal name: Usart Company INC
Legal name: Crowded Street Holdings LLC
Legal name: Preferred Movers LLC
Legal name: Bluebird Storage LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $850 to $1,260 for a studio, $970 to $1,440 for a one-bedroom, $1,520 to $2,260 for a two-bedroom, $2,300 to $3,420 for a three-bedroom and $3,370 to $5,010 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 67 road miles (56 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 51 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 Massachusetts into New Hampshire 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 $220 to $310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,080 to $1,590. 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 Quincy–Portsmouth corridor.