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Portsmouth, NH

San Diego, CA → Portsmouth, NH · Cross-country move

Movers from San Diego to Portsmouth

About 3,054 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,690–$14,410, delivery in 7–14 days, 626 carriers on the San Diego side and 51 in Portsmouth.

  • 3,054 miroad distance
  • 53 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,690–$14,4102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,054 miles (2,588 straight-line)
Drive time
53 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
626 (217 interstate)
Movers at destination
51 (38 interstate)

Reverse: Portsmouth → San Diego

Moving from San Diego to Portsmouth is a cross-country move of roughly 3,054 road miles, heading northeast from California to New Hampshire.

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 $9,690 to $14,410 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 53 hours (6 driving days).

On the San Diego side there are 626 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (217 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.

San Diego has a population of about 1.4 million and Portsmouth about 23,000. San Diego is considerably denser (4,256 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 California, 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.

Cost of moving from San Diego to Portsmouth

Full-service estimate for 3,054 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,880 $4,730 $5,770
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,810 $7,090 $8,650
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,690 $11,810 $14,410
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $15,500 $18,900 $23,060
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $21,310 $25,990 $31,710

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,190–$5,910

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$3,750–$5,510

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$9,690–$14,410

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near San Diego (origin)

Mat Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mat Parcel Express INC

USDOT
927424
MC
400335
Based in
San Diego, CA 92110 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (619) 849-9600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Magic Mile LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3296634
MC
1044843
Based in
Poway, CA 92064 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
45 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (619) 991-9424 Route Verify on FMCSA

Djw Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Walk With Me INC

USDOT
3312065
MC
1052279
Based in
Chula Vista, CA 91910 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (858) 294-3804 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zipity LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3476079
MC
1145709
Based in
Coronado, CA 92118 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
26 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (949) 929-4199 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ackley Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ackley Enterprises INC

USDOT
1868365
MC
675281
Based in
Poway, CA 92064 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (858) 735-9587 Route Verify on FMCSA

Republic Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lovejoy'S Family Moving INC

USDOT
3369820
MC
778208
Based in
Chula Vista, CA 91914 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (951) 541-6710 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allstate Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Allstate Van & Storage INC

USDOT
692879
MC
321079
Based in
Poway, CA 92064 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (858) 746-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Cms Companies

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Sullivan Moving & Storage INC

USDOT
56181
MC
127405
Based in
San Diego, CA 92111 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (253) 395-5432 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 626 movers in San Diego

Near Portsmouth (destination)

Bridges Bros Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Crowded Street Holdings LLC

USDOT
3152985
MC
105934
Based in
North Hampton, NH 03862 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (603) 772-8200 Route Verify on FMCSA

William C Huff Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
361089
MC
249041
Based in
Dover, NH 03820 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (603) 335-2967 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wood Bros Moving Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1761858
MC
644032
Based in
Portsmouth, NH 03801 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
8 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (603) 436-2725 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wings-Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2519075
MC
874927
Based in
Hampton, NH 03842 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (603) 918-3664 Route Verify on FMCSA

Preferred Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Preferred Movers LLC

USDOT
1381627
MC
532837
Based in
North Hampton, NH 03862 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (603) 379-2272 Route Verify on FMCSA

McLaughlin Moving Company INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
363252
MC
74451
Based in
Portsmouth, NH 03801 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (603) 427-0050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Central Fence & Deck LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2874509
MC
1767324
Based in
Somersworth, NH 03878 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (603) 749-1100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bluebird Self Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bluebird Storage LLC

USDOT
4233288
MC
1638118
Based in
Greenland, NH 03840 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (603) 380-9443 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 51 movers in Portsmouth

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from San Diego to Portsmouth?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,880 to $5,770 for a studio, $5,810 to $8,650 for a one-bedroom, $9,690 to $14,410 for a two-bedroom, $15,500 to $23,060 for a three-bedroom and $21,310 to $31,710 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Portsmouth from San Diego?

About 3,054 road miles (2,588 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 53 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from California 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for San Diego to Portsmouth?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,190 to $5,910 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,750 to $5,510. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 San Diego–Portsmouth corridor.