Moving from Kentucky to Maine
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Louisville and Portland it is about 1,037 miles and 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 977 to 1,149 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.
- ~1,037 miLouisville → Portland
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,667+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 0 people moved from Kentucky to Maine in 2024 (Census estimate, ±179), and about 0 went the other way. Between Louisville and Portland it is about 1,037 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,667 – $6,222 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 56 movers based in Kentucky hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Kentucky to Maine
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 0 people a year (±179), against about 0 (±208) from Maine to Kentucky, so Maine gains about 0 people a year on this exchange. Kentucky is the 44th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hardin County | Aroostook County | 75 ±147* |
| Jefferson County | Androscoggin County | 31 ±51* |
| Fayette County | Penobscot County | 30 ±43* |
| Jefferson County | York County | 22 ±31* |
| Hardin County | Cumberland County | 14 ±17* |
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.
Louisville 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 Kentucky and Maine.
Cost of moving from Kentucky to Maine
At about 1,037 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,667 – $6,222 for a two-bedroom home and $5,366 – $7,155 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,360 – $4,480; a freight trailer is $2,240 – $2,987.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,500 – $4,667 | $2,520 – $3,360 | $1,680 – $2,240 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,200 – $5,600 | $3,024 – $4,032 | $2,016 – $2,688 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,667 – $6,222 | $3,360 – $4,480 | $2,240 – $2,987 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,366 – $7,155 | $3,864 – $5,152 | $2,576 – $3,435 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,066 – $8,089 | $4,368 – $5,824 | $2,912 – $3,883 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,000 – $9,333 | $5,040 – $6,720 | $3,360 – $4,480 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,037 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 Kentucky 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington to Portland | ~977 mi | 3–7 days | $4,397 – $5,862 | $5,056 – $6,741 |
| Frankfort to Portland | ~990 mi | 3–7 days | $4,455 – $5,940 | $5,123 – $6,831 |
| Louisville to Portland | ~1,037 mi | 3–7 days | $4,667 – $6,222 | $5,366 – $7,155 |
| Lexington to Bangor | ~1,092 mi | 3–7 days | $4,914 – $6,552 | $5,651 – $7,535 |
| Frankfort to Bangor | ~1,105 mi | 3–7 days | $4,973 – $6,630 | $5,718 – $7,625 |
| Louisville to Bangor | ~1,149 mi | 3–7 days | $5,171 – $6,894 | $5,946 – $7,928 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Kentucky
23 of the 56 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 144 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 79 vehicle inspections (7.6%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 14 of 144 driver inspections (9.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Van LinesLexington, KY · USDOT 3406146 | 50 | 1 of 35 | 2 of 50 |
| My 3 Sons MovingWinchester, KY · USDOT 2934159 | 19 | 0 of 7 | 4 of 19 |
| DZ MovingLouisville, KY · USDOT 2393577 | 15 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 15 |
| Gray TransferLouisville, KY · USDOT 2571490 | 7 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 7 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of LouisvilleLouisville, KY · USDOT 2200587 | 6 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
| Mantra MoversLexington, KY · USDOT 4097785 | 6 | 1 of 5 | 2 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
155 listed household-goods carriers are based in Kentucky, 56 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Kentucky 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 Kentucky. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Kentucky
Kentucky to Maine moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Kentucky to Maine?
Between the two states' main cities, Louisville and Portland, the distance is about 1,037 miles. From our model that is $4,667 – $6,222 for a two-bedroom home and $5,366 – $7,155 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,360 – $4,480 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,240 – $2,987. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Kentucky and Maine, distances run from 977 to 1,149 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Kentucky to Maine take?
Louisville to Portland is 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Kentucky to Maine?
Yes. A move from Kentucky into Maine is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 155 listed movers based in Kentucky, 56 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Kentucky.
What is the cheapest way to move from Kentucky to Maine?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,240 – $2,987 for a two-bedroom home over 1,037 miles against $4,667 – $6,222 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,360 – $4,480, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Kentucky to Maine each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 0 people (±179) moved from Kentucky to Maine that year, against about 0 (±208) from Maine to Kentucky. That makes Kentucky the 44th-largest source of new residents for Maine among the states.