Moving from Maine to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Newark it is about 332 miles and about 6 hours; the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 321 to 457 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.
- ~332 miPortland → Newark
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,494+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 0 people moved from Maine to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±226), and about 829 went the other way. Between Portland and Newark it is about 332 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,494 – $1,992 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 16 movers based in Maine hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maine to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 0 people a year (±226), against about 829 (±691) from New Jersey to Maine, so New Jersey loses about 829 people a year on this exchange. Maine is the 38th-largest of the 41 states sending people to New Jersey; New Jersey took in about 149,816 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Piscataquis County | Camden County | 79 ±110* |
| Penobscot County | Union County | 76 ±108* |
| Cumberland County | Ocean County | 48 ±78* |
| Hancock County | Middlesex County | 35 ±39* |
| Hancock County | Hudson County | 32 ±49* |
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 Newark, 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 Jersey.
Cost of moving from Maine to New Jersey
At about 332 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,494 – $1,992 for a two-bedroom home and $1,718 – $2,291 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,076 – $1,434; a freight trailer is $717 – $956.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,121 – $1,494 | $807 – $1,076 | $538 – $717 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,345 – $1,793 | $968 – $1,291 | $645 – $861 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,494 – $1,992 | $1,076 – $1,434 | $717 – $956 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,718 – $2,291 | $1,237 – $1,649 | $825 – $1,100 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,942 – $2,590 | $1,398 – $1,865 | $932 – $1,243 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,241 – $2,988 | $1,614 – $2,151 | $1,076 – $1,434 |
Transport only, for an estimated 332 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 New Jersey
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 Paterson | ~321 mi | 1–3 days | $1,445 – $1,926 | $1,661 – $2,215 |
| Portland to Jersey City | ~327 mi | 1–3 days | $1,472 – $1,962 | $1,692 – $2,256 |
| Portland to Newark | ~332 mi | 1–3 days | $1,494 – $1,992 | $1,718 – $2,291 |
| Bangor to Paterson | ~447 mi | 3–7 days | $2,012 – $2,682 | $2,313 – $3,084 |
| Bangor to Jersey City | ~453 mi | 3–7 days | $2,039 – $2,718 | $2,344 – $3,126 |
| Bangor to Newark | ~457 mi | 3–7 days | $2,057 – $2,742 | $2,365 – $3,153 |
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 Jersey end, 558 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New Jersey, moving costs in New Jersey, or the reverse trip, New Jersey 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 Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maine to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Newark, the distance is about 332 miles. From our model that is $1,494 – $1,992 for a two-bedroom home and $1,718 – $2,291 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,076 – $1,434 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $717 – $956. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Maine and New Jersey, distances run from 321 to 457 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maine to New Jersey take?
Portland to Newark is about 6 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 New Jersey?
Yes. A move from Maine into New Jersey 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 Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $717 – $956 for a two-bedroom home over 332 miles against $1,494 – $1,992 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,076 – $1,434, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maine to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 0 people (±226) moved from Maine to New Jersey that year, against about 829 (±691) from New Jersey to Maine. That makes Maine the 38th-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.