Moving from Connecticut to Maine
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Hartford and Portland it is about 209 miles and about 4 hours; the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 209 to 412 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.
- ~209 miHartford → Portland
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $941+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 1,219 people moved from Connecticut to Maine in 2024 (Census estimate, ±640), and about 671 went the other way. Between Hartford and Portland it is about 209 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $941 – $1,254 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 101 movers based in Connecticut hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Connecticut to Maine
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,219 people a year (±640), against about 671 (±479) from Maine to Connecticut, so Maine gains about 548 people a year on this exchange. Connecticut is the 7th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Maine; Maine took in about 35,281 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford County | Cumberland County | 413 ±330 |
| Hartford County | York County | 145 ±94 |
| New Haven County | Kennebec County | 139 ±149* |
| Fairfield County | Cumberland County | 116 ±70 |
| New Haven County | Penobscot County | 102 ±79 |
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.
Hartford 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 Connecticut and Maine.
Cost of moving from Connecticut to Maine
At about 209 miles, full-service movers should land around $941 – $1,254 for a two-bedroom home and $1,082 – $1,442 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $677 – $903; a freight trailer is $451 – $602.
| 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.
City-to-city routes from Connecticut to Maine
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford to Portland | ~209 mi | 1–3 days | $941 – $1,254 | $1,082 – $1,442 |
| New Haven to Portland | ~247 mi | 1–3 days | $1,112 – $1,482 | $1,278 – $1,704 |
| Bridgeport to Portland | ~265 mi | 1–3 days | $1,193 – $1,590 | $1,371 – $1,829 |
| Stamford to Portland | ~287 mi | 1–3 days | $1,292 – $1,722 | $1,485 – $1,980 |
| Hartford to Bangor | ~335 mi | 1–3 days | $1,508 – $2,010 | $1,734 – $2,311 |
| New Haven to Bangor | ~373 mi | 1–3 days | $1,679 – $2,238 | $1,930 – $2,574 |
| Bridgeport to Bangor | ~391 mi | 1–3 days | $1,760 – $2,346 | $2,023 – $2,698 |
| Stamford to Bangor | ~412 mi | 3–7 days | $1,854 – $2,472 | $2,132 – $2,843 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Connecticut
56 of the 101 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 372 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 36 of 209 vehicle inspections (17.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 47 of 372 driver inspections (12.6%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984Greenwich, CT · USDOT 2396811 | 33 | 4 of 25 | 5 of 33 |
| Siracusa Group Moving AllianceNew Britain, CT · USDOT 352585 | 29 | 2 of 16 | 1 of 29 |
| Lippincott Van LinesWinsted, CT · USDOT 731441 | 27 | 4 of 17 | 3 of 27 |
| Action Moving and Storage and Logistics LLCWest Haven, CT · USDOT 806405 | 23 | 0 of 15 | 1 of 23 |
| Z T E Van LinesVernon Rockville, CT · USDOT 3313395 | 21 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 21 |
| Rt Relocation LLCCheshire, CT · USDOT 3285714 | 17 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 17 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
168 listed household-goods carriers are based in Connecticut, 101 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Connecticut 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 Connecticut. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Connecticut
Connecticut to Maine moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Connecticut to Maine?
Between the two states' main cities, Hartford and Portland, the distance is about 209 miles. From our model that is $941 – $1,254 for a two-bedroom home and $1,082 – $1,442 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $677 – $903 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $451 – $602. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Connecticut and Maine, distances run from 209 to 412 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Connecticut to Maine take?
Hartford to Portland is about 4 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Connecticut to Maine?
Yes. A move from Connecticut into Maine is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 168 listed movers based in Connecticut, 101 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Connecticut.
What is the cheapest way to move from Connecticut to Maine?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $451 – $602 for a two-bedroom home over 209 miles against $941 – $1,254 with full-service movers. A container, about $677 – $903, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Connecticut to Maine each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,219 people (±640) moved from Connecticut to Maine that year, against about 671 (±479) from Maine to Connecticut. That makes Connecticut the 7th-largest source of new residents for Maine among the states.