Moving from Florida to Maine
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Miami and Portland it is about 1,581 miles and 4 days on the road (about 29 hours of driving); the 22 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,298 to 1,703 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.
- ~1,581 miMiami → Portland
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,115+2-bedroom, movers
- 22City routes priced
In short
About 3,192 people moved from Florida to Maine in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,282), and about 3,261 went the other way. Between Miami and Portland it is about 1,581 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,115 – $9,486 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 516 movers based in Florida hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Florida to Maine
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,192 people a year (±1,282), against about 3,261 (±1,999) from Maine to Florida, so Maine loses about 69 people a year on this exchange. Florida is the 3rd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lee County | Cumberland County | 161 ±163* |
| Sarasota County | Lincoln County | 135 ±173* |
| Pinellas County | Oxford County | 113 ±157* |
| Pasco County | Aroostook County | 104 ±110* |
| Broward County | Penobscot County | 86 ±75 |
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.
Miami 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 Florida and Maine.
Cost of moving from Florida to Maine
At about 1,581 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,115 – $9,486 for a two-bedroom home and $8,182 – $10,909 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,122 – $6,830; a freight trailer is $3,415 – $4,553.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,336 – $7,115 | $3,842 – $5,122 | $2,561 – $3,415 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,403 – $8,537 | $4,610 – $6,147 | $3,073 – $4,098 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,115 – $9,486 | $5,122 – $6,830 | $3,415 – $4,553 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,182 – $10,909 | $5,891 – $7,854 | $3,927 – $5,236 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,249 – $12,332 | $6,659 – $8,879 | $4,439 – $5,919 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $10,672 – $14,229 | $7,684 – $10,245 | $5,122 – $6,830 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,581 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 Florida to Maine
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville to Portland | ~1,298 mi | 7–14 days | $5,841 – $7,788 | $6,717 – $8,956 |
| Gainesville to Portland | ~1,367 mi | 7–14 days | $6,152 – $8,202 | $7,074 – $9,432 |
| Tallahassee to Portland | ~1,391 mi | 7–14 days | $6,260 – $8,346 | $7,198 – $9,598 |
| Orlando to Portland | ~1,414 mi | 7–14 days | $6,363 – $8,484 | $7,317 – $9,757 |
| Jacksonville to Bangor | ~1,423 mi | 7–14 days | $6,404 – $8,538 | $7,364 – $9,819 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Portland | ~1,475 mi | 7–14 days | $6,638 – $8,850 | $7,633 – $10,177 |
| Tampa to Portland | ~1,492 mi | 7–14 days | $6,714 – $8,952 | $7,721 – $10,295 |
| Gainesville to Bangor | ~1,493 mi | 7–14 days | $6,719 – $8,958 | $7,726 – $10,302 |
| Saint Petersburg to Portland | ~1,511 mi | 7–14 days | $6,800 – $9,066 | $7,819 – $10,426 |
| Tallahassee to Bangor | ~1,517 mi | 7–14 days | $6,827 – $9,102 | $7,850 – $10,467 |
| Orlando to Bangor | ~1,538 mi | 7–14 days | $6,921 – $9,228 | $7,959 – $10,612 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Portland | ~1,554 mi | 7–14 days | $6,993 – $9,324 | $8,042 – $10,723 |
| Cape Coral to Portland | ~1,570 mi | 7–14 days | $7,065 – $9,420 | $8,125 – $10,833 |
| Hialeah to Portland | ~1,577 mi | 7–14 days | $7,097 – $9,462 | $8,161 – $10,881 |
| Miami to Portland | ~1,581 mi | 7–14 days | $7,115 – $9,486 | $8,182 – $10,909 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Bangor | ~1,598 mi | 7–14 days | $7,191 – $9,588 | $8,270 – $11,026 |
| Tampa to Bangor | ~1,617 mi | 7–14 days | $7,277 – $9,702 | $8,368 – $11,157 |
| Saint Petersburg to Bangor | ~1,637 mi | 7–14 days | $7,367 – $9,822 | $8,471 – $11,295 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Bangor | ~1,676 mi | 7–14 days | $7,542 – $10,056 | $8,673 – $11,564 |
| Cape Coral to Bangor | ~1,694 mi | 7–14 days | $7,623 – $10,164 | $8,766 – $11,689 |
| Hialeah to Bangor | ~1,699 mi | 7–14 days | $7,646 – $10,194 | $8,792 – $11,723 |
| Miami to Bangor | ~1,703 mi | 7–14 days | $7,664 – $10,218 | $8,813 – $11,751 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Florida
274 of the 516 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,846 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 170 of 901 vehicle inspections (18.9%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 312 of 1,828 driver inspections (17.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Van Lines IncPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 614506 | 104 | 12 of 54 | 7 of 104 |
| Blvd Moving LLCPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 2892909 | 90 | 16 of 67 | 6 of 81 |
| Good Greek Moving and StorageWest Palm Beach, FL · USDOT 2562486 | 77 | 4 of 35 | 6 of 77 |
| Agility Van LinesFort Lauderdale, FL · USDOT 2564711 | 44 | 1 of 18 | 3 of 44 |
| International Van LinesPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 3795167 | 43 | 7 of 33 | 2 of 43 |
| BMS Moving & StorageSarasota, FL · USDOT 716970 | 37 | 2 of 23 | 1 of 31 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
1,652 listed household-goods carriers are based in Florida, 516 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Florida 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 Florida. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Florida
Florida to Maine moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Florida to Maine?
Between the two states' main cities, Miami and Portland, the distance is about 1,581 miles. From our model that is $7,115 – $9,486 for a two-bedroom home and $8,182 – $10,909 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,122 – $6,830 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,415 – $4,553. Across the 22 city pairs we price between Florida and Maine, distances run from 1,298 to 1,703 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Florida to Maine take?
Miami to Portland is 4 days on the road (about 29 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 Florida to Maine?
Yes. A move from Florida into Maine is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 1,652 listed movers based in Florida, 516 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Florida.
What is the cheapest way to move from Florida to Maine?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,415 – $4,553 for a two-bedroom home over 1,581 miles against $7,115 – $9,486 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,122 – $6,830, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Florida to Maine each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,192 people (±1,282) moved from Florida to Maine that year, against about 3,261 (±1,999) from Maine to Florida. That makes Florida the 3rd-largest source of new residents for Maine among the states.