Moving from Louisiana to Maine
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New Orleans and Portland it is about 1,681 miles and 4 days on the road (about 31 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,681 to 1,884 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.
- ~1,681 miNew Orleans → Portland
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,565+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 466 people moved from Louisiana to Maine in 2024 (Census estimate, ±265), and about 0 went the other way. Between New Orleans and Portland it is about 1,681 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,565 – $10,086 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 32 movers based in Louisiana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Louisiana to Maine
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 466 people a year (±265), against about 0 (±224) from Maine to Louisiana, so Maine gains about 466 people a year on this exchange. Louisiana is the 20th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vernon Parish | York County | 35 ±53* |
| West Baton Rouge Parish | Washington County | 18 ±15 |
| St. Tammany Parish | Washington County | 18 ±13 |
| Orleans Parish | Cumberland County | 15 ±25* |
| Evangeline Parish | Penobscot County | 13 ±15* |
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.
New Orleans 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 Louisiana and Maine.
Cost of moving from Louisiana to Maine
At about 1,681 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,565 – $10,086 for a two-bedroom home and $8,699 – $11,599 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,446 – $7,262; a freight trailer is $3,631 – $4,841.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,673 – $7,565 | $4,085 – $5,446 | $2,723 – $3,631 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,808 – $9,077 | $4,902 – $6,536 | $3,268 – $4,357 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,565 – $10,086 | $5,446 – $7,262 | $3,631 – $4,841 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,699 – $11,599 | $6,263 – $8,351 | $4,176 – $5,567 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,834 – $13,112 | $7,080 – $9,440 | $4,720 – $6,294 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,347 – $15,129 | $8,170 – $10,893 | $5,446 – $7,262 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,681 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 Louisiana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans to Portland | ~1,681 mi | 7–14 days | $7,565 – $10,086 | $8,699 – $11,599 |
| Baton Rouge to Portland | ~1,707 mi | 7–14 days | $7,682 – $10,242 | $8,834 – $11,778 |
| Shreveport to Portland | ~1,730 mi | 7–14 days | $7,785 – $10,380 | $8,953 – $11,937 |
| Lafayette to Portland | ~1,763 mi | 7–14 days | $7,934 – $10,578 | $9,124 – $12,165 |
| New Orleans to Bangor | ~1,804 mi | 7–14 days | $8,118 – $10,824 | $9,336 – $12,448 |
| Baton Rouge to Bangor | ~1,828 mi | 7–14 days | $8,226 – $10,968 | $9,460 – $12,613 |
| Shreveport to Bangor | ~1,846 mi | 7–14 days | $8,307 – $11,076 | $9,553 – $12,737 |
| Lafayette to Bangor | ~1,884 mi | 7–14 days | $8,478 – $11,304 | $9,750 – $13,000 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Louisiana
9 of the 32 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 51 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 24 vehicle inspections (25.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 51 driver inspections (15.7%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Storage and Transfer CoPort Barre, LA · USDOT 709375 | 20 | 3 of 11 | 1 of 20 |
| Advantage Moving and Storage IncLeesville, LA · USDOT 1407874 | 10 | 0 of 5 | 4 of 10 |
| American Moving and Storage of Leesville IncLeesville, LA · USDOT 205336 | 9 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 9 |
| American Machinery Movers IncJefferson, LA · USDOT 237453 | 3 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| Atmosphere MoversMandeville, LA · USDOT 1043891 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Baton Rouge LLCBaton Rouge, LA · USDOT 1980694 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
70 listed household-goods carriers are based in Louisiana, 32 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Louisiana 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 Louisiana. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Louisiana
Louisiana to Maine moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Louisiana to Maine?
Between the two states' main cities, New Orleans and Portland, the distance is about 1,681 miles. From our model that is $7,565 – $10,086 for a two-bedroom home and $8,699 – $11,599 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,446 – $7,262 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,631 – $4,841. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Louisiana and Maine, distances run from 1,681 to 1,884 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Louisiana to Maine take?
New Orleans to Portland is 4 days on the road (about 31 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 Louisiana to Maine?
Yes. A move from Louisiana into Maine is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 70 listed movers based in Louisiana, 32 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Louisiana.
What is the cheapest way to move from Louisiana to Maine?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,631 – $4,841 for a two-bedroom home over 1,681 miles against $7,565 – $10,086 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,446 – $7,262, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Louisiana to Maine each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 466 people (±265) moved from Louisiana to Maine that year, against about 0 (±224) from Maine to Louisiana. That makes Louisiana the 20th-largest source of new residents for Maine among the states.