Moving from Massachusetts to Maine
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Boston and Portland it is about 115 miles and about 2 hours; the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 115 to 312 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.
- ~115 miBoston → Portland
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $518+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 6,723 people moved from Massachusetts to Maine in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,509), and about 6,746 went the other way. Between Boston and Portland it is about 115 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $518 – $690 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 235 movers based in Massachusetts hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Massachusetts to Maine
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 6,723 people a year (±2,509), against about 6,746 (±2,201) from Maine to Massachusetts, so Maine loses about 23 people a year on this exchange. Massachusetts sends more people to Maine than any other state; Maine took in about 35,281 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Essex County | York County | 520 ±257 |
| Suffolk County | Cumberland County | 416 ±181 |
| Middlesex County | Cumberland County | 365 ±124 |
| Suffolk County | York County | 294 ±285 |
| Essex County | Cumberland County | 289 ±153 |
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.
Boston 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 Massachusetts and Maine.
Cost of moving from Massachusetts to Maine
At about 115 miles, full-service movers should land around $518 – $690 for a two-bedroom home and $595 – $794 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $373 – $497; a freight trailer is $248 – $331.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $450 – $600 | $315 – $420 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $466 – $621 | $335 – $447 | $225 – $300 |
| 2 bedrooms | $518 – $690 | $373 – $497 | $248 – $331 |
| 3 bedrooms | $595 – $794 | $428 – $571 | $286 – $381 |
| 4 bedrooms | $673 – $897 | $484 – $646 | $323 – $431 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $776 – $1,035 | $559 – $745 | $373 – $497 |
Transport only, for an estimated 115 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 Massachusetts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston to Portland | ~115 mi | 1–3 days | $518 – $690 | $595 – $794 |
| Worcester to Portland | ~145 mi | 1–3 days | $653 – $870 | $750 – $1,001 |
| Springfield to Portland | ~186 mi | 1–3 days | $837 – $1,116 | $963 – $1,283 |
| Boston to Bangor | ~238 mi | 1–3 days | $1,071 – $1,428 | $1,232 – $1,642 |
| Worcester to Bangor | ~270 mi | 1–3 days | $1,215 – $1,620 | $1,397 – $1,863 |
| Springfield to Bangor | ~312 mi | 1–3 days | $1,404 – $1,872 | $1,615 – $2,153 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Massachusetts
161 of the 235 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,097 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 54 of 471 vehicle inspections (11.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 164 of 1,074 driver inspections (15.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DN Van Lines Moving & StorageNorthborough, MA · USDOT 1141917 | 95 | 4 of 37 | 26 of 95 |
| Gentle Giant Moving CompanyWinchester, MA · USDOT 373544 | 78 | 2 of 41 | 6 of 78 |
| Stairhopper Movers LLCEverett, MA · USDOT 1696867 | 54 | 0 of 16 | 3 of 54 |
| Piece by Piece MoversClinton, MA · USDOT 1971286 | 31 | 0 of 11 | 4 of 31 |
| Olympia Moving & StorageWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 597632 | 30 | 1 of 19 | 3 of 30 |
| Esquire Moving IncWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 2820253 | 24 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 24 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
325 listed household-goods carriers are based in Massachusetts, 235 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Massachusetts
Massachusetts to Maine moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Massachusetts to Maine?
Between the two states' main cities, Boston and Portland, the distance is about 115 miles. From our model that is $518 – $690 for a two-bedroom home and $595 – $794 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $373 – $497 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $248 – $331. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Massachusetts and Maine, distances run from 115 to 312 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Massachusetts to Maine take?
Boston to Portland is about 2 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 Massachusetts to Maine?
Yes. A move from Massachusetts into Maine is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 325 listed movers based in Massachusetts, 235 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Massachusetts.
What is the cheapest way to move from Massachusetts to Maine?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $248 – $331 for a two-bedroom home over 115 miles against $518 – $690 with full-service movers. A container, about $373 – $497, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Massachusetts to Maine each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 6,723 people (±2,509) moved from Massachusetts to Maine that year, against about 6,746 (±2,201) from Maine to Massachusetts. No other state sends more people to Maine.