Moving from Hartford, CT to Portland, ME
About 209 miles across a state line, from Connecticut into Maine, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Hartford, CT to Portland, ME covers about 209 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $941 – $1,254 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 413 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 209 miles, about 4 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $941 – $1,254. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Hartford to Portland
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $705 – $941 | $508 – $677 | $339 – $451 |
| 1 bedroom | $846 – $1,129 | $609 – $813 | $406 – $542 |
| 2 bedrooms | $941 – $1,254 | $677 – $903 | $451 – $602 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,082 – $1,442 | $779 – $1,038 | $519 – $692 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,223 – $1,630 | $880 – $1,174 | $587 – $782 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,411 – $1,881 | $1,016 – $1,354 | $677 – $903 |
Transport only, for an estimated 209 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Hartford to Portland
209 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,045. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $941 to $1,254, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Hartford to Portland
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 413 people a year (±330) moved from Hartford County, CT, home to Hartford, to Cumberland County, ME, home to Portland. Going the other way: about 12 people a year (±30). Movers from Hartford County make up 2.7% of the 15,393 people a year who moved into Cumberland County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,219 people a year (±640) moving from Connecticut to Maine and about 671 people a year (±479) from Maine to Connecticut — a net gain for Maine of about 548 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| New Haven County, CT | 3,822 ±590 |
| Tolland County, CT | 3,784 ±779 |
| Middlesex County, CT | 2,797 ±626 |
| New London County, CT | 1,886 ±1,244 |
| Fairfield County, CT | 1,744 ±374 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| York County, ME | 1,799 ±379 |
| Androscoggin County, ME | 1,445 ±352 |
| Penobscot County, ME | 726 ±337 |
| Kennebec County, ME | 542 ±262 |
| Oxford County, ME | 536 ±187 |
Licensed movers at each end
45 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Hartford (82 counting those licensed only inside Connecticut). 27 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 14.1% of their 78 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT Moving and StorageUSDOT 175772 | Southington · 15 mi | 25 trucks | 13 | 42.9% of 7 |
| Rt Relocation LLCUSDOT 3285714 | Cheshire · 21 mi | 24 trucks | 17 | 0.0% of 8 |
| Lippincott Van LinesUSDOT 731441 | Winsted · 25 mi | 22 trucks | 27 | 23.5% of 17 |
| Pioneer MovingUSDOT 3733749 | Chicopee · 26 mi | 10 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Bert Hill MoverUSDOT 55266 | Westfield · 27 mi | 8 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Capitol Relocation & LogisticsUSDOT 3647953 | South Winder · 7 mi | 7 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 2 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Portland end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Portland: Bisson Moving LLC (Westbrook, 20 trucks), Earle W Noyes & Sons Moving Specialists (Portland, 14 trucks), Integrity Movers (Scarborough, 5 trucks), Reds Moving Inc (Lewiston, 5 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Connecticut into Maine, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Hartford to Portland
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 209 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Portland
A local move inside Portland later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $495 – $817 for a two-bedroom home and $831 – $1,506 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Portland are Manchester (about 88 mi), Nashua (about 101 mi), Boston (about 115 mi).
Other routes from Hartford
All routes from Hartford, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford to Springfield, MA | ~28 mi | $505 – $831 |
| Hartford to New Haven, CT | ~40 mi | $505 – $831 |
| Hartford to Bridgeport, CT | ~56 mi | $505 – $831 |
| Hartford to Worcester, MA | ~66 mi | $505 – $831 |
| Hartford to Providence, RI | ~76 mi | $505 – $831 |
| Hartford to Yonkers, NY | ~100 mi | $505 – $831 |
| Hartford to Boston, MA | ~108 mi | $486 – $648 |
| Hartford to New York City, NY | ~117 mi | $527 – $702 |
Also moving to Portland: from Manchester, NH, from Boston, MA, from Bangor, ME, from Bridgeport, CT.
Hartford to Portland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Hartford to Portland, ME?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 209 miles cost about $705 – $941 for a studio, $941 – $1,254 for a two-bedroom home and $1,082 – $1,442 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Hartford to Portland, ME take?
The drive is about 4 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Hartford to Portland, ME?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $451 – $602 for a two-bedroom home, against $941 – $1,254 with full-service movers; a moving container is $677 – $903.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Hartford to Portland, ME?
Yes. Hartford is in Connecticut and Portland is in Maine, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 45 listed movers within 30 miles of Hartford hold it.
How many people move from Hartford to Portland, ME each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 413 people a year (margin of error ±330) moved from Hartford County, which contains Hartford, to Cumberland County, which contains Portland.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.