Moving from Floridato 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 10 have 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.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,581 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Florida
2,045 household-goods carriers in Florida are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Suddath Workplace Solutions, Jacksonville · USDOT 3527089 · 193 trucks
- Bms Moving & Storage, Sarasota · USDOT 716970 · 145 trucks
- Good Greek Moving And Storage, West Palm Beach · USDOT 2562486 · 83 trucks
- American Van Lines Inc, Pompano Beach · USDOT 614506 · 81 trucks
- First Class Moving Systems Inc, Tampa · USDOT 944759 · 50 trucks
At the Maine end
40 household-goods carriers are based in Maine — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Portland runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $7,115 – $9,486 | $8,894 – $11,858 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,182 – $10,909 | $10,228 – $13,636 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
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. Any move that crosses from Florida into Maine is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
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 splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $10,228 – $13,636 rather than $8,182 – $10,909.