Moving from Portland, ME to Atlanta, GA
About 1,191 miles across a state line, from Maine into Georgia, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Portland, ME to Atlanta, GA covers about 1,191 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $5,360 – $7,146 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 26 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,191 miles between Maine and Georgia, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $5,360 – $7,146 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Portland to Atlanta
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,020 – $5,360 | $2,894 – $3,859 | $1,929 – $2,573 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,824 – $6,431 | $3,473 – $4,631 | $2,315 – $3,087 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,360 – $7,146 | $3,859 – $5,145 | $2,573 – $3,430 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,163 – $8,218 | $4,438 – $5,917 | $2,958 – $3,945 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,967 – $9,290 | $5,016 – $6,689 | $3,344 – $4,459 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,039 – $10,719 | $5,788 – $7,718 | $3,859 – $5,145 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,191 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Portland to Atlanta
1,191 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,955. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $5,360 to $7,146, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Portland to Atlanta
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 26 people a year (±38) moved from Cumberland County, ME, home to Portland, to Fulton County, GA, home to Atlanta. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Going the other way: about 14 people a year (±24). Movers from Cumberland County make up 0.0% of the 89,782 people a year who moved into Fulton County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| York County, ME | 2,860 ±593 |
| Androscoggin County, ME | 1,499 ±396 |
| Sagadahoc County, ME | 669 ±261 |
| Kennebec County, ME | 626 ±275 |
| Penobscot County, ME | 615 ±175 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| DeKalb County, GA | 14,716 ±2,265 |
| Cobb County, GA | 7,352 ±1,087 |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 6,416 ±1,260 |
| Clayton County, GA | 6,360 ±1,311 |
| Forsyth County, GA | 2,403 ±770 |
Licensed movers at each end
9 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Portland (23 counting those licensed only inside Maine). 7 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 25.0% of their 8 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earle W Noyes & Sons Moving SpecialistsUSDOT 51022 | Portland · 0 mi | 14 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Integrity MoversUSDOT 3107396 | Scarborough · 7 mi | 5 trucks | 1 | — |
| Gore Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 714881 | Windham · 12 mi | 4 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Gordons MovingUSDOT 4425248 | Lewiston · 30 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Liberty Bell Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1846942 | South Portland · 2 mi | 3 trucks | 7 | 33.3% of 3 |
| Wilson MovingUSDOT 3914942 | Windham · 12 mi | 2 trucks | 1 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Atlanta end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Atlanta: Bulldog Movers Inc (Doraville, 57 trucks), Atlanta Peach Movers Inc (Doraville, 39 trucks), Moveret Logistics Inc (Duluth, 31 trucks), Colonial Van Lines Inc (Atlanta, 27 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Maine into Georgia, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Portland to Atlanta
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 1,191 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Atlanta
A local move inside Atlanta later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $747 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,371 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Atlanta are Columbus (about 105 mi), Chattanooga (about 121 mi), Greenville (about 159 mi).
Other routes from Portland
All routes from Portland, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland to Boston, MA | ~115 mi | $518 – $690 |
| Portland to Bangor, ME | ~126 mi | $567 – $756 |
| Portland to Denver, CO | ~2,097 mi | $9,437 – $12,582 |
| Portland to Los Angeles, CA | ~3,063 mi | $13,784 – $18,378 |
| Portland to Fremont, CA | ~3,150 mi | $14,175 – $18,900 |
Also moving to Atlanta: from Columbus, GA, from Chattanooga, TN, from Greenville, SC, from Birmingham, AL.
Portland to Atlanta moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Portland, ME to Atlanta?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,191 miles cost about $4,020 – $5,360 for a studio, $5,360 – $7,146 for a two-bedroom home and $6,163 – $8,218 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Portland, ME to Atlanta take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Portland, ME to Atlanta?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,573 – $3,430 for a two-bedroom home, against $5,360 – $7,146 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,859 – $5,145.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Portland, ME to Atlanta?
Yes. Portland is in Maine and Atlanta is in Georgia, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 9 listed movers within 30 miles of Portland hold it.
How many people move from Portland, ME to Atlanta each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 26 people a year (margin of error ±38) moved from Cumberland County, which contains Portland, to Fulton County, which contains Atlanta.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.