Moving from Maine to Florida
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Miami it is about 1,581 miles and 4 days on the road (about 29 hours of driving); the 22 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,298 to 1,703 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.
- ~1,581 miPortland → Miami
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,115+2-bedroom, movers
- 22City routes priced
In short
About 3,261 people moved from Maine to Florida in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,999), and about 3,192 went the other way. Between Portland and Miami it is about 1,581 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,115 – $9,486 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 16 movers based in Maine hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maine to Florida
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,261 people a year (±1,999), against about 3,192 (±1,282) from Florida to Maine, so Florida gains about 69 people a year on this exchange. Maine is the 34th-largest of the 50 states sending people to Florida; Florida took in about 573,876 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin County | Palm Beach County | 177 ±196* |
| Cumberland County | Lee County | 174 ±191* |
| York County | Hillsborough County | 159 ±165* |
| Kennebec County | Seminole County | 115 ±104 |
| Cumberland County | Polk County | 105 ±133* |
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 Miami, 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 Florida.
Cost of moving from Maine to Florida
At about 1,581 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,115 – $9,486 for a two-bedroom home and $8,182 – $10,909 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,122 – $6,830; a freight trailer is $3,415 – $4,553.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,336 – $7,115 | $3,842 – $5,122 | $2,561 – $3,415 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,403 – $8,537 | $4,610 – $6,147 | $3,073 – $4,098 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,115 – $9,486 | $5,122 – $6,830 | $3,415 – $4,553 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,182 – $10,909 | $5,891 – $7,854 | $3,927 – $5,236 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,249 – $12,332 | $6,659 – $8,879 | $4,439 – $5,919 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $10,672 – $14,229 | $7,684 – $10,245 | $5,122 – $6,830 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,581 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 Florida
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 Jacksonville | ~1,298 mi | 7–14 days | $5,841 – $7,788 | $6,717 – $8,956 |
| Portland to Gainesville | ~1,367 mi | 7–14 days | $6,152 – $8,202 | $7,074 – $9,432 |
| Portland to Tallahassee | ~1,391 mi | 7–14 days | $6,260 – $8,346 | $7,198 – $9,598 |
| Portland to Orlando | ~1,414 mi | 7–14 days | $6,363 – $8,484 | $7,317 – $9,757 |
| Bangor to Jacksonville | ~1,423 mi | 7–14 days | $6,404 – $8,538 | $7,364 – $9,819 |
| Portland to Port Saint Lucie | ~1,475 mi | 7–14 days | $6,638 – $8,850 | $7,633 – $10,177 |
| Portland to Tampa | ~1,492 mi | 7–14 days | $6,714 – $8,952 | $7,721 – $10,295 |
| Bangor to Gainesville | ~1,493 mi | 7–14 days | $6,719 – $8,958 | $7,726 – $10,302 |
| Portland to Saint Petersburg | ~1,511 mi | 7–14 days | $6,800 – $9,066 | $7,819 – $10,426 |
| Bangor to Tallahassee | ~1,517 mi | 7–14 days | $6,827 – $9,102 | $7,850 – $10,467 |
| Bangor to Orlando | ~1,538 mi | 7–14 days | $6,921 – $9,228 | $7,959 – $10,612 |
| Portland to Fort Lauderdale | ~1,554 mi | 7–14 days | $6,993 – $9,324 | $8,042 – $10,723 |
| Portland to Cape Coral | ~1,570 mi | 7–14 days | $7,065 – $9,420 | $8,125 – $10,833 |
| Portland to Hialeah | ~1,577 mi | 7–14 days | $7,097 – $9,462 | $8,161 – $10,881 |
| Portland to Miami | ~1,581 mi | 7–14 days | $7,115 – $9,486 | $8,182 – $10,909 |
| Bangor to Port Saint Lucie | ~1,598 mi | 7–14 days | $7,191 – $9,588 | $8,270 – $11,026 |
| Bangor to Tampa | ~1,617 mi | 7–14 days | $7,277 – $9,702 | $8,368 – $11,157 |
| Bangor to Saint Petersburg | ~1,637 mi | 7–14 days | $7,367 – $9,822 | $8,471 – $11,295 |
| Bangor to Fort Lauderdale | ~1,676 mi | 7–14 days | $7,542 – $10,056 | $8,673 – $11,564 |
| Bangor to Cape Coral | ~1,694 mi | 7–14 days | $7,623 – $10,164 | $8,766 – $11,689 |
| Bangor to Hialeah | ~1,699 mi | 7–14 days | $7,646 – $10,194 | $8,792 – $11,723 |
| Bangor to Miami | ~1,703 mi | 7–14 days | $7,664 – $10,218 | $8,813 – $11,751 |
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 Florida end, 1,652 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Florida, moving costs in Florida, or the reverse trip, Florida 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 Florida moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maine to Florida?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Miami, the distance is about 1,581 miles. From our model that is $7,115 – $9,486 for a two-bedroom home and $8,182 – $10,909 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,122 – $6,830 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,415 – $4,553. Across the 22 city pairs we price between Maine and Florida, distances run from 1,298 to 1,703 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maine to Florida take?
Portland to Miami is 4 days on the road (about 29 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 Maine to Florida?
Yes. A move from Maine into Florida 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 Florida?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,415 – $4,553 for a two-bedroom home over 1,581 miles against $7,115 – $9,486 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,122 – $6,830, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maine to Florida each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,261 people (±1,999) moved from Maine to Florida that year, against about 3,192 (±1,282) from Florida to Maine. That makes Maine the 34th-largest source of new residents for Florida among the states.