Moving from Maine to Virginia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Virginia Beach it is about 651 miles and 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving); the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 565 to 799 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.
- ~651 miPortland → Virginia Beach
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,930+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 670 people moved from Maine to Virginia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±579), and about 883 went the other way. Between Portland and Virginia Beach it is about 651 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,930 – $3,906 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 16 movers based in Maine hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maine to Virginia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 670 people a year (±579), against about 883 (±430) from Virginia to Maine, so Virginia loses about 213 people a year on this exchange. Maine is the 41st-largest of the 49 states sending people to Virginia; Virginia took in about 265,444 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | Richmond City | 83 ±67 |
| York County | Norfolk City | 67 ±79* |
| Piscataquis County | Loudoun County | 48 ±59* |
| Washington County | Norfolk City | 46 ±58* |
| Cumberland County | York County | 44 ±72* |
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 Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia.
Cost of moving from Maine to Virginia
At about 651 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,930 – $3,906 for a two-bedroom home and $3,369 – $4,492 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,109 – $2,812; a freight trailer is $1,406 – $1,875.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,197 – $2,930 | $1,582 – $2,109 | $1,055 – $1,406 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,637 – $3,515 | $1,898 – $2,531 | $1,266 – $1,687 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,930 – $3,906 | $2,109 – $2,812 | $1,406 – $1,875 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,369 – $4,492 | $2,426 – $3,234 | $1,617 – $2,156 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,808 – $5,078 | $2,742 – $3,656 | $1,828 – $2,437 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,394 – $5,859 | $3,164 – $4,218 | $2,109 – $2,812 |
Transport only, for an estimated 651 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 Virginia
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 Arlington | ~565 mi | 3–7 days | $2,543 – $3,390 | $2,924 – $3,899 |
| Portland to Virginia Beach | ~651 mi | 3–7 days | $2,930 – $3,906 | $3,369 – $4,492 |
| Portland to Richmond | ~660 mi | 3–7 days | $2,970 – $3,960 | $3,415 – $4,554 |
| Portland to Norfolk | ~662 mi | 3–7 days | $2,979 – $3,972 | $3,426 – $4,568 |
| Portland to Chesapeake | ~674 mi | 3–7 days | $3,033 – $4,044 | $3,488 – $4,651 |
| Bangor to Arlington | ~690 mi | 3–7 days | $3,105 – $4,140 | $3,571 – $4,761 |
| Bangor to Virginia Beach | ~776 mi | 3–7 days | $3,492 – $4,656 | $4,016 – $5,354 |
| Bangor to Richmond | ~785 mi | 3–7 days | $3,533 – $4,710 | $4,062 – $5,416 |
| Bangor to Norfolk | ~787 mi | 3–7 days | $3,542 – $4,722 | $4,073 – $5,430 |
| Bangor to Chesapeake | ~799 mi | 3–7 days | $3,596 – $4,794 | $4,135 – $5,513 |
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 Virginia end, 411 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Virginia, moving costs in Virginia, or the reverse trip, Virginia 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 Virginia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maine to Virginia?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Virginia Beach, the distance is about 651 miles. From our model that is $2,930 – $3,906 for a two-bedroom home and $3,369 – $4,492 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,109 – $2,812 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,406 – $1,875. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Maine and Virginia, distances run from 565 to 799 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maine to Virginia take?
Portland to Virginia Beach is 2 days on the road (about 12 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 Virginia?
Yes. A move from Maine into Virginia 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 Virginia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,406 – $1,875 for a two-bedroom home over 651 miles against $2,930 – $3,906 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,109 – $2,812, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maine to Virginia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 670 people (±579) moved from Maine to Virginia that year, against about 883 (±430) from Virginia to Maine. That makes Maine the 41st-largest source of new residents for Virginia among the states.