Moving from Maine to New Hampshire
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Manchester it is about 88 miles and about 2 hours; the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 88 to 227 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.
- ~88 miPortland → Manchester
- Same dayTypical transit
- $495+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
About 3,115 people moved from Maine to New Hampshire in 2024 (Census estimate, ±965), and about 4,373 went the other way. Between Portland and Manchester it is about 88 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $495 – $817 in our model, delivered in Same day. 16 movers based in Maine hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maine to New Hampshire
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,115 people a year (±965), against about 4,373 (±1,699) from New Hampshire to Maine, so New Hampshire loses about 1,258 people a year on this exchange. Maine is the 3rd-largest of the 34 states sending people to New Hampshire; New Hampshire took in about 46,226 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| York County | Strafford County | 1,106 ±422 |
| York County | Rockingham County | 523 ±226 |
| Cumberland County | Rockingham County | 247 ±112 |
| Cumberland County | Strafford County | 225 ±120 |
| York County | Carroll County | 108 ±144* |
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 Manchester, 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 New Hampshire.
Cost of moving from Maine to New Hampshire
At about 88 miles, full-service movers should land around $495 – $817 for a two-bedroom home and $831 – $1,506 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $395 – $663; a freight trailer is $335 – $593.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Maine to New Hampshire
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland to Manchester | ~88 mi | Same day | $495 – $817 | $831 – $1,506 |
| Portland to Nashua | ~101 mi | 1–3 days | $455 – $606 | $523 – $697 |
| Bangor to Manchester | ~213 mi | 1–3 days | $959 – $1,278 | $1,102 – $1,470 |
| Bangor to Nashua | ~227 mi | 1–3 days | $1,022 – $1,362 | $1,175 – $1,566 |
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 New Hampshire end, 40 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New Hampshire, moving costs in New Hampshire, or the reverse trip, New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maine to New Hampshire?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Manchester, the distance is about 88 miles. From our model that is $495 – $817 for a two-bedroom home and $831 – $1,506 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $395 – $663 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $335 – $593. Across the 4 city pairs we price between Maine and New Hampshire, distances run from 88 to 227 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maine to New Hampshire take?
Portland to Manchester is about 2 hours. The move itself typically takes same day, because at this distance it usually travels on an hourly crew with one truck. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Maine to New Hampshire?
Yes. A move from Maine into New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $335 – $593 for a two-bedroom home over 88 miles against $495 – $817 with full-service movers. A container, about $395 – $663, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maine to New Hampshire each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,115 people (±965) moved from Maine to New Hampshire that year, against about 4,373 (±1,699) from New Hampshire to Maine. That makes Maine the 3rd-largest source of new residents for New Hampshire among the states.