Moving from Maineto Louisiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and New Orleans 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Portland to New Orleans, 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 Louisiana.
Cost of moving from Maine to Louisiana
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 Maine to Louisiana
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland to New Orleans | ~1,681 mi | 7–14 days | $7,565 – $10,086 | $8,699 – $11,599 |
| Portland to Baton Rouge | ~1,707 mi | 7–14 days | $7,682 – $10,242 | $8,834 – $11,778 |
| Portland to Shreveport | ~1,730 mi | 7–14 days | $7,785 – $10,380 | $8,953 – $11,937 |
| Portland to Lafayette | ~1,763 mi | 7–14 days | $7,934 – $10,578 | $9,124 – $12,165 |
| Bangor to New Orleans | ~1,804 mi | 7–14 days | $8,118 – $10,824 | $9,336 – $12,448 |
| Bangor to Baton Rouge | ~1,828 mi | 7–14 days | $8,226 – $10,968 | $9,460 – $12,613 |
| Bangor to Shreveport | ~1,846 mi | 7–14 days | $8,307 – $11,076 | $9,553 – $12,737 |
| Bangor to Lafayette | ~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.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,681 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Maine
40 household-goods carriers in Maine are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Earle W Noyes & Sons Moving Specialists, Portland · USDOT 51022 · 14 trucks
- Allen'S Transfer & Storage Llc, Augusta · USDOT 4357146 · 9 trucks
- Knowlton Moving And Storage Corp, Warren · USDOT 2371561 · 6 trucks
- Integrity Movers, Scarborough · USDOT 3107396 · 5 trucks
- Gordons Moving, Lewiston · USDOT 4425248 · 4 trucks
At the Louisiana end
72 household-goods carriers are based in Louisiana — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside New Orleans runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $7,565 – $10,086 | $9,456 – $12,608 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,699 – $11,599 | $10,874 – $14,499 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Maine
Maine to Louisiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maine to Louisiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and New Orleans, 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 Maine and Louisiana, distances run from 1,681 to 1,884 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maine to Louisiana take?
Portland to New Orleans 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 Maine to Louisiana?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Maine into Louisiana is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Maine to Louisiana?
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 splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $10,874 – $14,499 rather than $8,699 – $11,599.