Moving from Arizona to Maine
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Portland it is about 2,728 miles and 6 days on the road (about 50 hours of driving); the 14 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,714 to 2,819 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~2,728 miPhoenix → Portland
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $12,276+2-bedroom, movers
- 14City routes priced
In short
About 731 people moved from Arizona to Maine in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,060), and about 439 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Portland it is about 2,728 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $12,276 – $16,368 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to Maine
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 731 people a year (±1,060), against about 439 (±362) from Maine to Arizona, so Maine gains about 292 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 14th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Maine; Maine took in about 35,281 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Pima County | Penobscot County | 44 ±60* |
| Maricopa County | Kennebec County | 41 ±52* |
| Maricopa County | Cumberland County | 39 ±44* |
| Cochise County | Waldo County | 32 ±30 |
| Maricopa County | York County | 23 ±29* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Phoenix to Portland, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Arizona and Maine.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Maine
At about 2,728 miles, full-service movers should land around $12,276 – $16,368 for a two-bedroom home and $14,117 – $18,823 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $8,839 – $11,785; a freight trailer is $5,892 – $7,857.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,207 – $12,276 | $6,629 – $8,839 | $4,419 – $5,892 |
| 1 bedroom | $11,048 – $14,731 | $7,955 – $10,606 | $5,303 – $7,071 |
| 2 bedrooms | $12,276 – $16,368 | $8,839 – $11,785 | $5,892 – $7,857 |
| 3 bedrooms | $14,117 – $18,823 | $10,165 – $13,553 | $6,776 – $9,035 |
| 4 bedrooms | $15,959 – $21,278 | $11,490 – $15,320 | $7,660 – $10,214 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $18,414 – $24,552 | $13,258 – $17,677 | $8,839 – $11,785 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,728 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Arizona to Maine
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert to Portland | ~2,714 mi | 7–14 days | $12,213 – $16,284 | $14,045 – $18,727 |
| Mesa to Portland | ~2,715 mi | 7–14 days | $12,218 – $16,290 | $14,050 – $18,733 |
| Tucson to Portland | ~2,715 mi | 7–14 days | $12,218 – $16,290 | $14,050 – $18,733 |
| Scottsdale to Portland | ~2,717 mi | 7–14 days | $12,227 – $16,302 | $14,060 – $18,747 |
| Chandler to Portland | ~2,722 mi | 7–14 days | $12,249 – $16,332 | $14,086 – $18,782 |
| Tempe to Portland | ~2,722 mi | 7–14 days | $12,249 – $16,332 | $14,086 – $18,782 |
| Phoenix to Portland | ~2,728 mi | 7–14 days | $12,276 – $16,368 | $14,117 – $18,823 |
| Gilbert to Bangor | ~2,806 mi | 7–14 days | $12,627 – $16,836 | $14,521 – $19,361 |
| Mesa to Bangor | ~2,807 mi | 7–14 days | $12,632 – $16,842 | $14,526 – $19,368 |
| Scottsdale to Bangor | ~2,809 mi | 7–14 days | $12,641 – $16,854 | $14,537 – $19,382 |
| Tucson to Bangor | ~2,810 mi | 7–14 days | $12,645 – $16,860 | $14,542 – $19,389 |
| Chandler to Bangor | ~2,813 mi | 7–14 days | $12,659 – $16,878 | $14,557 – $19,410 |
| Tempe to Bangor | ~2,813 mi | 7–14 days | $12,659 – $16,878 | $14,557 – $19,410 |
| Phoenix to Bangor | ~2,819 mi | 7–14 days | $12,686 – $16,914 | $14,588 – $19,451 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Arizona
52 of the 105 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 231 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 28 of 152 vehicle inspections (18.4%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 31 of 231 driver inspections (13.4%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camelback Moving IncPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1635834 | 35 | 0 of 26 | 1 of 35 |
| Just-In Time MovingMesa, AZ · USDOT 1759501 | 32 | 1 of 22 | 0 of 32 |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1829172 | 27 | 8 of 19 | 4 of 27 |
| EZ Moving and Hauling LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 3222455 | 13 | 4 of 9 | 1 of 13 |
| SCM MovingFort Mohave, AZ · USDOT 671253 | 10 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 10 |
| Copperstate Moving LLCGoodyear, AZ · USDOT 2132766 | 9 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 9 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
366 listed household-goods carriers are based in Arizona, 105 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Arizona directory ranks them. At the Maine end, 39 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Maine, moving costs in Maine, or the reverse trip, Maine to Arizona. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Arizona
Arizona to Maine moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Maine?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Portland, the distance is about 2,728 miles. From our model that is $12,276 – $16,368 for a two-bedroom home and $14,117 – $18,823 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $8,839 – $11,785 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $5,892 – $7,857. Across the 14 city pairs we price between Arizona and Maine, distances run from 2,714 to 2,819 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Maine take?
Phoenix to Portland is 6 days on the road (about 50 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Arizona to Maine?
Yes. A move from Arizona into Maine is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 366 listed movers based in Arizona, 105 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Arizona.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arizona to Maine?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $5,892 – $7,857 for a two-bedroom home over 2,728 miles against $12,276 – $16,368 with full-service movers. A container, about $8,839 – $11,785, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arizona to Maine each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 731 people (±1,060) moved from Arizona to Maine that year, against about 439 (±362) from Maine to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 14th-largest source of new residents for Maine among the states.