Toledo, OH → Portsmouth, NH · Long-distance move

Movers from Toledo to Portsmouth

About 779 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,140–$6,150, delivery in 2–5 days, 172 carriers on the Toledo side and 51 in Portsmouth.

779 miroad distance
14 h 8 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,140–$6,1502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Toledo, Ohio
To: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Road distance: ≈ 779 miles (660 straight-line)
Drive time: 14 h 8 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 172 (117 interstate)
Movers at destination: 51 (38 interstate)

Reverse: Portsmouth → Toledo

The route from Toledo, OH to Portsmouth, NH covers roughly 779 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $4,140 to $6,150 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 14 h 8 min.

On the Toledo side there are 172 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (117 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.

Toledo has a population of about 263,423 and Portsmouth about 23,000. Toledo is considerably denser (3,365 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. New Hampshire is a higher-cost state than Ohio, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. New Hampshire levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Toledo to Portsmouth

Full-service estimate for 779 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,650	$2,020	$2,460
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,480	$3,030	$3,690
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,140	$5,040	$6,150
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,620	$8,070	$9,840
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,100	$11,100	$13,540

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,100–$1,550

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

Portable container

$1,720–$2,520

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

Full-service mover

$4,140–$6,150

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Toledo (origin)

Bolt Express LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 952587
MC: 408074
Based in: Toledo, OH 43617 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 228 trucks, 218 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (866) 873-2658 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tkx Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Thyssenkrupp Logistics INC

USDOT: 753826
MC: 341068
Based in: Northwood, OH 43619 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 122 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (419) 662-1810 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mvm Moving & Storage Reliable Moving And Storage, Changing P

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Maumee Valley Movers INC

USDOT: 1444491
MC: 545936
Based in: Toledo, OH 43615 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 36 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (419) 478-6979 Route Verify on FMCSA

Expeditus Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2345004
MC: 802331
Based in: Toledo, OH 43617 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 32 trucks, 92 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Route Verify on FMCSA

Henry W Bergman INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1228154
Based in: Genoa, OH 43430 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (419) 855-4757 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vance Property Management LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2170594
MC: 795261
Based in: Toledo, OH 43615 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 21 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (419) 720-5811 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ayar Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3307705
MC: 1050168
Based in: Toledo, OH 43606 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (518) 807-6652 Route Verify on FMCSA

Seagate Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 287264
MC: 190156
Based in: Perrysburg, OH 43551 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (419) 666-9919 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 172 movers in Toledo

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 Toledo to Portsmouth?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,650 to $2,460 for a studio, $2,480 to $3,690 for a one-bedroom, $4,140 to $6,150 for a two-bedroom, $6,620 to $9,840 for a three-bedroom and $9,100 to $13,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Portsmouth from Toledo?

About 779 road miles (660 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 8 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Ohio 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 Toledo to Portsmouth?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,100 to $1,550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,720 to $2,520. 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 Toledo–Portsmouth corridor.