Moving from Maineto Ohio
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Columbus it is about 820 miles and 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 700 to 1,047 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Portland to Columbus, 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 Ohio.
Cost of moving from Maine to Ohio
At about 820 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,690 – $4,920 for a two-bedroom home and $4,243 – $5,658 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,657 – $3,542; a freight trailer is $1,771 – $2,362.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,768 – $3,690 | $1,993 – $2,657 | $1,328 – $1,771 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,321 – $4,428 | $2,391 – $3,188 | $1,594 – $2,125 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,690 – $4,920 | $2,657 – $3,542 | $1,771 – $2,362 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,243 – $5,658 | $3,055 – $4,074 | $2,037 – $2,716 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,797 – $6,396 | $3,454 – $4,605 | $2,303 – $3,070 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,535 – $7,380 | $3,985 – $5,314 | $2,657 – $3,542 |
Transport only, for an estimated 820 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 Ohio
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 Cleveland | ~700 mi | 3–7 days | $3,150 – $4,200 | $3,622 – $4,830 |
| Portland to Akron | ~701 mi | 3–7 days | $3,155 – $4,206 | $3,628 – $4,837 |
| Portland to Toledo | ~802 mi | 3–7 days | $3,609 – $4,812 | $4,150 – $5,534 |
| Bangor to Cleveland | ~804 mi | 3–7 days | $3,618 – $4,824 | $4,161 – $5,548 |
| Bangor to Akron | ~808 mi | 3–7 days | $3,636 – $4,848 | $4,181 – $5,575 |
| Portland to Columbus | ~820 mi | 3–7 days | $3,690 – $4,920 | $4,243 – $5,658 |
| Portland to Dayton | ~893 mi | 3–7 days | $4,019 – $5,358 | $4,621 – $6,162 |
| Bangor to Toledo | ~902 mi | 3–7 days | $4,059 – $5,412 | $4,668 – $6,224 |
| Bangor to Columbus | ~931 mi | 3–7 days | $4,190 – $5,586 | $4,818 – $6,424 |
| Portland to Cincinnati | ~935 mi | 3–7 days | $4,208 – $5,610 | $4,839 – $6,452 |
| Bangor to Dayton | ~1,002 mi | 3–7 days | $4,509 – $6,012 | $5,185 – $6,914 |
| Bangor to Cincinnati | ~1,047 mi | 3–7 days | $4,712 – $6,282 | $5,418 – $7,224 |
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 820 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 Ohio end
398 household-goods carriers are based in Ohio — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Columbus runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $3,690 – $4,920 | $4,613 – $6,150 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,243 – $5,658 | $5,304 – $7,073 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 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 Ohio moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maine to Ohio?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Columbus, the distance is about 820 miles. From our model that is $3,690 – $4,920 for a two-bedroom home and $4,243 – $5,658 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,657 – $3,542 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,771 – $2,362. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Maine and Ohio, distances run from 700 to 1,047 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maine to Ohio take?
Portland to Columbus is 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Maine to Ohio?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Maine into Ohio 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 Ohio?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,771 – $2,362 for a two-bedroom home over 820 miles against $3,690 – $4,920 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 $5,304 – $7,073 rather than $4,243 – $5,658.