Moving from Maine to Connecticut
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Hartford it is about 209 miles and about 4 hours; the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 209 to 412 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.
- ~209 miPortland → Hartford
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $941+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 671 people moved from Maine to Connecticut in 2024 (Census estimate, ±479), and about 1,219 went the other way. Between Portland and Hartford it is about 209 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $941 – $1,254 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 16 movers based in Maine hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maine to Connecticut
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 671 people a year (±479), against about 1,219 (±640) from Connecticut to Maine, so Connecticut loses about 548 people a year on this exchange. Maine is the 24th-largest of the 43 states sending people to Connecticut; Connecticut took in about 82,002 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| York County | New London County | 105 ±151* |
| Penobscot County | New London County | 100 ±101* |
| Cumberland County | Fairfield County | 94 ±119* |
| Kennebec County | Tolland County | 73 ±107* |
| Kennebec County | New London County | 73 ±78* |
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.
Portland to Hartford, 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 Maine and Connecticut.
Cost of moving from Maine to Connecticut
At about 209 miles, full-service movers should land around $941 – $1,254 for a two-bedroom home and $1,082 – $1,442 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $677 – $903; a freight trailer is $451 – $602.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $705 – $941 | $508 – $677 | $339 – $451 |
| 1 bedroom | $846 – $1,129 | $609 – $813 | $406 – $542 |
| 2 bedrooms | $941 – $1,254 | $677 – $903 | $451 – $602 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,082 – $1,442 | $779 – $1,038 | $519 – $692 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,223 – $1,630 | $880 – $1,174 | $587 – $782 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,411 – $1,881 | $1,016 – $1,354 | $677 – $903 |
Transport only, for an estimated 209 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 Maine to Connecticut
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland to Hartford | ~209 mi | 1–3 days | $941 – $1,254 | $1,082 – $1,442 |
| Portland to New Haven | ~247 mi | 1–3 days | $1,112 – $1,482 | $1,278 – $1,704 |
| Portland to Bridgeport | ~265 mi | 1–3 days | $1,193 – $1,590 | $1,371 – $1,829 |
| Portland to Stamford | ~287 mi | 1–3 days | $1,292 – $1,722 | $1,485 – $1,980 |
| Bangor to Hartford | ~335 mi | 1–3 days | $1,508 – $2,010 | $1,734 – $2,311 |
| Bangor to New Haven | ~373 mi | 1–3 days | $1,679 – $2,238 | $1,930 – $2,574 |
| Bangor to Bridgeport | ~391 mi | 1–3 days | $1,760 – $2,346 | $2,023 – $2,698 |
| Bangor to Stamford | ~412 mi | 3–7 days | $1,854 – $2,472 | $2,132 – $2,843 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Maine
10 of the 16 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 25 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 14 vehicle inspections (14.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 25 driver inspections (8.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Bell Moving & Storage IncSouth Portland, ME · USDOT 1846942 | 7 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 7 |
| Allen's Transfer & Storage LLCAugusta, ME · USDOT 4357146 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
| Knowlton Moving and Storage CorpWarren, ME · USDOT 2371561 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| J C Moving LLCPortland, ME · USDOT 3266900 | 2 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| Earle W Noyes & Sons Moving SpecialistsPortland, ME · USDOT 51022 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Gore Moving & Storage IncWindham, ME · USDOT 714881 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
39 listed household-goods carriers are based in Maine, 16 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Maine directory ranks them. At the Connecticut end, 168 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Connecticut, moving costs in Connecticut, or the reverse trip, Connecticut to Maine. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Maine
Maine to Connecticut moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maine to Connecticut?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Hartford, the distance is about 209 miles. From our model that is $941 – $1,254 for a two-bedroom home and $1,082 – $1,442 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $677 – $903 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $451 – $602. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Maine and Connecticut, distances run from 209 to 412 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maine to Connecticut take?
Portland to Hartford is about 4 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 Maine to Connecticut?
Yes. A move from Maine into Connecticut is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 39 listed movers based in Maine, 16 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Maine.
What is the cheapest way to move from Maine to Connecticut?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $451 – $602 for a two-bedroom home over 209 miles against $941 – $1,254 with full-service movers. A container, about $677 – $903, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maine to Connecticut each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 671 people (±479) moved from Maine to Connecticut that year, against about 1,219 (±640) from Connecticut to Maine. That makes Maine the 24th-largest source of new residents for Connecticut among the states.