Popular Moving Routesin Maine
177 routes out of 2 Maine cities, priced by home size from one published model: 1 that stay inside the state, 174 that leave it, and a page for Maine to every other state.
Prices are model estimates, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone and nobody pays to be listed.
Maine cities with route pages
Each city hub lists every route we price out of it — within Maine, regional and long distance — with distance, transit and cost by home size.
Moving within Maine
Every pair of Maine cities we cover, nearest first. Under 100 miles the job is billed by the hour; past it, on distance and weight. All of them are regulated by Maine, not the FMCSA.
| Route | Distance | Drive | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor to Portland | ~126 mi | 2 hr | $567 – $756 | $652 – $869 |
Leaving Maine: the most popular routes
Measured corridors first, then the largest destination metros. Every one crosses a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland to New York City, NY | ~326 mi | 1–3 days | $1,467 – $1,956 | $1,687 – $2,249 |
| Bangor to New York City, NY | ~452 mi | 3–7 days | $2,034 – $2,712 | $2,339 – $3,119 |
| Portland to Los Angeles, CA | ~3,063 mi | 7–14 days | $13,784 – $18,378 | $15,851 – $21,135 |
| Bangor to Los Angeles, CA | ~3,146 mi | 7–14 days | $14,157 – $18,876 | $16,281 – $21,707 |
| Portland to Chicago, IL | ~1,035 mi | 3–7 days | $4,658 – $6,210 | $5,356 – $7,142 |
| Bangor to Chicago, IL | ~1,127 mi | 3–7 days | $5,072 – $6,762 | $5,832 – $7,776 |
| Portland to Dallas, TX | ~1,883 mi | 7–14 days | $8,474 – $11,298 | $9,745 – $12,993 |
| Portland to Houston, TX | ~1,958 mi | 7–14 days | $8,811 – $11,748 | $10,133 – $13,510 |
| Portland to Washington, DC | ~561 mi | 3–7 days | $2,525 – $3,366 | $2,903 – $3,871 |
| Portland to Miami, FL | ~1,581 mi | 7–14 days | $7,115 – $9,486 | $8,182 – $10,909 |
| Portland to Philadelphia, PA | ~419 mi | 3–7 days | $1,886 – $2,514 | $2,168 – $2,891 |
| Bangor to Philadelphia, PA | ~545 mi | 3–7 days | $2,453 – $3,270 | $2,820 – $3,761 |
| Portland to Atlanta, GA | ~1,191 mi | 3–7 days | $5,360 – $7,146 | $6,163 – $8,218 |
| Portland to Phoenix, AZ | ~2,728 mi | 7–14 days | $12,276 – $16,368 | $14,117 – $18,823 |
| Portland to Boston, MA | ~115 mi | 1–3 days | $518 – $690 | $595 – $794 |
Maine to every other state
Nearest first, measured between each state's main city and Maine's. Each page prices every city pair between the two states and lists the interstate carriers based in Maine.
What moving from Maine costs, by distance
One model for every route: hourly inside 100 miles, distance × home size × service past it. Full-service movers, transport only.
| Distance | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Across town (hourly) | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 500 miles | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,588 – $3,450 |
| 1,000 miles | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| 2,000 miles | $9,000 – $12,000 | $10,350 – $13,800 |
The Maine moving cost guide has city-by-city local rates; licensed movers in Maine lists the largest carriers with USDOT numbers.
Maine moving routes FAQ
How much does it cost to move within Maine?
Across town it is hourly: about $40 to $50 per mover per hour plus around $75 travel, which puts a two-bedroom home at $475 – $775. Between Maine cities we price 1 pair, from Bangor to Portland at about 126 miles ($567 – $756 for two bedrooms) to Bangor to Portland at about 126 miles ($567 – $756).
How much does it cost to move out of Maine?
It depends almost entirely on distance. From our model a two-bedroom home is $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000, with full-service movers. The nearest state by main city is New Hampshire at about 88 miles; the farthest is Hawaii at about 5,945. Every Maine-to-state page prices the exact pair.
Is a move inside Maine regulated the same way as one that leaves it?
No. A move that stays inside Maine is regulated by the state: what the mover must hold, how it may estimate and what valuation it must offer are set at state level. The moment the truck crosses a state line the FMCSA's rules apply — active interstate authority, a written estimate before loading, the 110% cap on non-binding estimates and an arbitration programme. Ask which set applies before you compare quotes.
How many licensed movers are based in Maine?
40 household-goods carriers based in Maine are active on the FMCSA register (pulled 2026-09-23). We list the largest by fleet with USDOT and MC numbers so you can read a safety record before you call.