Moving from Maine to 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 (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.
- ~820 miPortland → Columbus
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,690+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 169 people moved from Maine to Ohio in 2024 (Census estimate, ±174), and about 272 went the other way. Between Portland and Columbus it is about 820 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,690 – $4,920 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 16 movers based in Maine hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maine to Ohio
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 169 people a year (±174), against about 272 (±260) from Ohio to Maine, so Ohio loses about 103 people a year on this exchange. Maine is the 48th-largest of the 50 states sending people to Ohio; Ohio took in about 197,890 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | Cuyahoga County | 73 ±68 |
| Cumberland County | Franklin County | 69 ±116* |
| Kennebec County | Jackson County | 35 ±59* |
| Sagadahoc County | Wayne County | 34 ±52* |
| Kennebec County | Shelby County | 33 ±50* |
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 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. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| 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.
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 Ohio end, 390 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Ohio, moving costs in Ohio, or the reverse trip, Ohio 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 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. A move from Maine into Ohio 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 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, about $2,657 – $3,542, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maine to Ohio each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 169 people (±174) moved from Maine to Ohio that year, against about 272 (±260) from Ohio to Maine. That makes Maine the 48th-largest source of new residents for Ohio among the states.