Moving from Maine to New York
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and New York City it is about 326 miles and about 6 hours; the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 221 to 607 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.
- ~326 miPortland → New York City
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,467+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 1,326 people moved from Maine to New York in 2024 (Census estimate, ±643), and about 1,927 went the other way. Between Portland and New York City it is about 326 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,467 – $1,956 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 16 movers based in Maine hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maine to New York
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,326 people a year (±643), against about 1,927 (±803) from New York to Maine, so New York loses about 601 people a year on this exchange. Maine is the 31st-largest of the 48 states sending people to New York; New York took in about 284,868 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Penobscot County | Tompkins County | 138 ±212* |
| Cumberland County | Saratoga County | 90 ±102* |
| Cumberland County | New York County | 73 ±42 |
| York County | Saratoga County | 55 ±87* |
| Cumberland County | Jefferson County | 54 ±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 New York City, 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 York.
Cost of moving from Maine to New York
At about 326 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,467 – $1,956 for a two-bedroom home and $1,687 – $2,249 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,056 – $1,408; a freight trailer is $704 – $939.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,100 – $1,467 | $792 – $1,056 | $528 – $704 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,320 – $1,760 | $951 – $1,267 | $634 – $845 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,467 – $1,956 | $1,056 – $1,408 | $704 – $939 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,687 – $2,249 | $1,215 – $1,620 | $810 – $1,080 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,907 – $2,543 | $1,373 – $1,831 | $915 – $1,221 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,201 – $2,934 | $1,584 – $2,112 | $1,056 – $1,408 |
Transport only, for an estimated 326 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 York
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 Albany | ~221 mi | 1–3 days | $995 – $1,326 | $1,144 – $1,525 |
| Portland to Schenectady | ~226 mi | 1–3 days | $1,017 – $1,356 | $1,170 – $1,559 |
| Portland to Utica | ~295 mi | 1–3 days | $1,328 – $1,770 | $1,527 – $2,036 |
| Portland to New Rochelle | ~305 mi | 1–3 days | $1,373 – $1,830 | $1,578 – $2,105 |
| Portland to Mount Vernon | ~307 mi | 1–3 days | $1,382 – $1,842 | $1,589 – $2,118 |
| Portland to Yonkers | ~309 mi | 1–3 days | $1,391 – $1,854 | $1,599 – $2,132 |
| Portland to New York City | ~326 mi | 1–3 days | $1,467 – $1,956 | $1,687 – $2,249 |
| Bangor to Albany | ~338 mi | 1–3 days | $1,521 – $2,028 | $1,749 – $2,332 |
| Bangor to Schenectady | ~340 mi | 1–3 days | $1,530 – $2,040 | $1,759 – $2,346 |
| Portland to Syracuse | ~348 mi | 1–3 days | $1,566 – $2,088 | $1,801 – $2,401 |
| Bangor to Utica | ~399 mi | 1–3 days | $1,796 – $2,394 | $2,065 – $2,753 |
| Bangor to New Rochelle | ~431 mi | 3–7 days | $1,940 – $2,586 | $2,230 – $2,974 |
| Portland to Rochester | ~432 mi | 3–7 days | $1,944 – $2,592 | $2,236 – $2,981 |
| Bangor to Mount Vernon | ~433 mi | 3–7 days | $1,949 – $2,598 | $2,241 – $2,988 |
| Bangor to Yonkers | ~434 mi | 3–7 days | $1,953 – $2,604 | $2,246 – $2,995 |
| Bangor to Syracuse | ~451 mi | 3–7 days | $2,030 – $2,706 | $2,334 – $3,112 |
| Bangor to New York City | ~452 mi | 3–7 days | $2,034 – $2,712 | $2,339 – $3,119 |
| Portland to Buffalo | ~509 mi | 3–7 days | $2,291 – $3,054 | $2,634 – $3,512 |
| Bangor to Rochester | ~529 mi | 3–7 days | $2,381 – $3,174 | $2,738 – $3,650 |
| Bangor to Buffalo | ~607 mi | 3–7 days | $2,732 – $3,642 | $3,141 – $4,188 |
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 York end, 954 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New York, moving costs in New York, or the reverse trip, New York 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 York moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maine to New York?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and New York City, the distance is about 326 miles. From our model that is $1,467 – $1,956 for a two-bedroom home and $1,687 – $2,249 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,056 – $1,408 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $704 – $939. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Maine and New York, distances run from 221 to 607 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maine to New York take?
Portland to New York City 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 York?
Yes. A move from Maine into New York 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 York?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $704 – $939 for a two-bedroom home over 326 miles against $1,467 – $1,956 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,056 – $1,408, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maine to New York each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,326 people (±643) moved from Maine to New York that year, against about 1,927 (±803) from New York to Maine. That makes Maine the 31st-largest source of new residents for New York among the states.