Moving from Maineto 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 6 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| 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.
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 326 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 New York end
984 household-goods carriers are based in New York — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside New York City runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,467 – $1,956 | $1,834 – $2,445 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,687 – $2,249 | $2,109 – $2,811 |
Transit is 1 to 3 days. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 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 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. Any move that crosses from Maine into New York 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 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 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 $2,109 – $2,811 rather than $1,687 – $2,249.