Moving from Portland, ME to Bangor, ME
About 126 miles inside Maine. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Maine, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
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 Bangor, ME covers about 126 miles and is a move within Maine. Full-service movers cost $567 – $756 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 615 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 126 miles, about 2 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $567 – $756. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Maine
- Driving
- about 2 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Portland to Bangor
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $450 – $600 | $315 – $420 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $510 – $680 | $367 – $490 | $245 – $327 |
| 2 bedrooms | $567 – $756 | $408 – $544 | $272 – $363 |
| 3 bedrooms | $652 – $869 | $469 – $626 | $313 – $417 |
| 4 bedrooms | $737 – $983 | $531 – $708 | $354 – $472 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $851 – $1,134 | $612 – $816 | $408 – $544 |
Transport only, for an estimated 126 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 Bangor
126 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $630. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $567 to $756, 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 Bangor
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 615 people a year (±175) moved from Cumberland County, ME, home to Portland, to Penobscot County, ME, home to Bangor. Going the other way: about 726 people a year (±337). Movers from Cumberland County make up 6.7% of the 9,198 people a year who moved into Penobscot 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 |
|---|---|
| Somerset County, ME | 684 ±232 |
| Cumberland County, ME | 615 ±175 |
| Hancock County, ME | 550 ±181 |
| Waldo County, ME | 475 ±192 |
| Aroostook County, ME | 467 ±192 |
Licensed movers at each end
23 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Portland. 10 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 30.0% of their 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bisson Moving LLCUSDOT 3796116 | Westbrook · 6 mi | 20 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| 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 | — |
| Reds Moving IncUSDOT 1539555 | Lewiston · 30 mi | 5 trucks | 0 | — |
| Coastal Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1258340 | Portland · 3 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Gore Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 714881 | Windham · 12 mi | 4 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Bangor end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Bangor: Rons Moving LLC (Holden, 7 trucks), Fox and Ginn Movers and Warehousing (Bangor, 5 trucks), Mainemoving LLC (Bangor, 3 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Maine, so Maine rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Maine licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Maine, so your protection on this 126-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Portland to Bangor
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 126 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Bangor
A local move inside Bangor later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $495 – $817 for a two-bedroom home and $831 – $1,506 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Bangor are Portland (about 126 mi), Manchester (about 213 mi), Montpelier (about 223 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 Atlanta, GA | ~1,191 mi | $5,360 – $7,146 |
| 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 |
Portland to Bangor moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Portland, ME to Bangor?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 126 miles cost about $450 – $600 for a studio, $567 – $756 for a two-bedroom home and $652 – $869 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Portland, ME to Bangor take?
The drive is about 2 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Portland, ME to Bangor?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $272 – $363 for a two-bedroom home, against $567 – $756 with full-service movers; a moving container is $408 – $544.
Is Portland, ME to Bangor an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Maine, so the move is regulated by Maine rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Maine requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Portland, ME to Bangor each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 615 people a year (margin of error ±175) moved from Cumberland County, which contains Portland, to Penobscot County, which contains Bangor.
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.