Palmer Dedicated Logistics LLC
- USDOT
- 1385753
- MC
- 527864
- Based in
- Westfield, MA 01085 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 74 trucks, 75 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2005
Springfield, MA → Portsmouth, NH · Short-haul move
About 131 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,340–$3,480, delivery in 1–2 days, 213 carriers on the Springfield side and 51 in Portsmouth.
Portsmouth sits about 131 miles northeast of Springfield, 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 2 h 58 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,340 and $3,480, before packing or storage.
On the Springfield side there are 213 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (155 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.
Springfield has a population of about 154,702 and Portsmouth about 23,000. Springfield is considerably denser (4,888 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 | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,400 | $1,710 | $2,090 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,400 | $1,710 | $2,090 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,340 | $2,850 | $3,480 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,740 | $4,560 | $5,570 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,140 | $6,270 | $7,650 |
$280–$400
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,140–$1,670
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,340–$3,480
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Springfield, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,090 for a studio, $1,400 to $2,090 for a one-bedroom, $2,340 to $3,480 for a two-bedroom, $3,740 to $5,570 for a three-bedroom and $5,140 to $7,650 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 131 road miles (111 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 58 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 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 $280 to $400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,140 to $1,670. 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 Springfield–Portsmouth corridor.