Moving from Maine to Pennsylvania
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Philadelphia it is about 419 miles and about 8 hours; the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 397 to 752 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.
- ~419 miPortland → Philadelphia
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $1,886+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 201 people moved from Maine to Pennsylvania in 2024 (Census estimate, ±191), and about 834 went the other way. Between Portland and Philadelphia it is about 419 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,886 – $2,514 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 16 movers based in Maine hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maine to Pennsylvania
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 201 people a year (±191), against about 834 (±499) from Pennsylvania to Maine, so Pennsylvania loses about 633 people a year on this exchange. Maine is the 47th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania took in about 234,568 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | Allegheny County | 111 ±157* |
| York County | Union County | 81 ±57 |
| Cumberland County | Lancaster County | 74 ±138* |
| York County | Lebanon County | 73 ±68 |
| York County | Lehigh County | 69 ±109* |
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 Philadelphia, 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 Pennsylvania.
Cost of moving from Maine to Pennsylvania
At about 419 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,886 – $2,514 for a two-bedroom home and $2,168 – $2,891 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,358 – $1,810; a freight trailer is $905 – $1,207.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,414 – $1,886 | $1,018 – $1,358 | $679 – $905 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,697 – $2,263 | $1,222 – $1,629 | $815 – $1,086 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,886 – $2,514 | $1,358 – $1,810 | $905 – $1,207 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,168 – $2,891 | $1,561 – $2,082 | $1,041 – $1,388 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,451 – $3,268 | $1,765 – $2,353 | $1,177 – $1,569 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,828 – $3,771 | $2,036 – $2,715 | $1,358 – $1,810 |
Transport only, for an estimated 419 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 Pennsylvania
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 Allentown | ~397 mi | 1–3 days | $1,787 – $2,382 | $2,054 – $2,739 |
| Portland to Philadelphia | ~419 mi | 3–7 days | $1,886 – $2,514 | $2,168 – $2,891 |
| Portland to Harrisburg | ~481 mi | 3–7 days | $2,165 – $2,886 | $2,489 – $3,319 |
| Bangor to Allentown | ~521 mi | 3–7 days | $2,345 – $3,126 | $2,696 – $3,595 |
| Bangor to Philadelphia | ~545 mi | 3–7 days | $2,453 – $3,270 | $2,820 – $3,761 |
| Portland to Erie | ~593 mi | 3–7 days | $2,669 – $3,558 | $3,069 – $4,092 |
| Bangor to Harrisburg | ~604 mi | 3–7 days | $2,718 – $3,624 | $3,126 – $4,168 |
| Portland to Pittsburgh | ~637 mi | 3–7 days | $2,867 – $3,822 | $3,296 – $4,395 |
| Bangor to Erie | ~695 mi | 3–7 days | $3,128 – $4,170 | $3,597 – $4,795 |
| Bangor to Pittsburgh | ~752 mi | 3–7 days | $3,384 – $4,512 | $3,892 – $5,189 |
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 Pennsylvania end, 355 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Pennsylvania, moving costs in Pennsylvania, or the reverse trip, Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maine to Pennsylvania?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Philadelphia, the distance is about 419 miles. From our model that is $1,886 – $2,514 for a two-bedroom home and $2,168 – $2,891 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,358 – $1,810 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $905 – $1,207. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Maine and Pennsylvania, distances run from 397 to 752 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maine to Pennsylvania take?
Portland to Philadelphia is about 8 hours. 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 Pennsylvania?
Yes. A move from Maine into Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $905 – $1,207 for a two-bedroom home over 419 miles against $1,886 – $2,514 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,358 – $1,810, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maine to Pennsylvania each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 201 people (±191) moved from Maine to Pennsylvania that year, against about 834 (±499) from Pennsylvania to Maine. That makes Maine the 47th-largest source of new residents for Pennsylvania among the states.