Moving from New Hampshire to Maine
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Manchester and Portland it is about 88 miles and about 2 hours; the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 88 to 227 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.
- ~88 miManchester → Portland
- Same dayTypical transit
- $495+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
About 4,373 people moved from New Hampshire to Maine in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,699), and about 3,115 went the other way. Between Manchester and Portland it is about 88 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $495 – $803 in our model, delivered in Same day. 37 movers based in New Hampshire hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Hampshire to Maine
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 4,373 people a year (±1,699), against about 3,115 (±965) from Maine to New Hampshire, so Maine gains about 1,258 people a year on this exchange. New Hampshire is the 2nd-largest of the 48 states sending people to Maine; Maine took in about 35,281 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Strafford County | York County | 1,321 ±557 |
| Rockingham County | York County | 490 ±222 |
| Hillsborough County | York County | 238 ±134 |
| Carroll County | Oxford County | 151 ±97 |
| Merrimack County | Knox County | 138 ±162* |
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.
Manchester to Portland, 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 New Hampshire and Maine.
Cost of moving from New Hampshire to Maine
At about 88 miles, full-service movers should land around $495 – $803 for a two-bedroom home and $831 – $1,479 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $385 – $663; a freight trailer is $335 – $593.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from New Hampshire to Maine
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester to Portland | ~88 mi | Same day | $495 – $803 | $831 – $1,479 |
| Nashua to Portland | ~101 mi | 1–3 days | $455 – $606 | $523 – $697 |
| Manchester to Bangor | ~213 mi | 1–3 days | $959 – $1,278 | $1,102 – $1,470 |
| Nashua to Bangor | ~227 mi | 1–3 days | $1,022 – $1,362 | $1,175 – $1,566 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in New Hampshire
29 of the 37 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 154 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 10 of 79 vehicle inspections (12.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 21 of 154 driver inspections (13.6%, against 13.0%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trend Moving & StorageLondonderry, NH · USDOT 3092893 | 22 | 1 of 10 | 1 of 22 |
| Preferred MoversNorth Hampton, NH · USDOT 1381627 | 16 | 0 of 5 | 1 of 16 |
| RJ Crowley Moving and StoragePlymouth, NH · USDOT 3230416 | 11 | 1 of 7 | 0 of 11 |
| Chase the MoverClaremont, NH · USDOT 1972870 | 10 | 0 of 7 | 1 of 10 |
| Millennial Moving Solutions LLCNew London, NH · USDOT 3236744 | 9 | 2 of 7 | 0 of 9 |
| Wood Bros Moving Storage LLCPortsmouth, NH · USDOT 1761858 | 7 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
40 listed household-goods carriers are based in New Hampshire, 37 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the New Hampshire directory ranks them. At the Maine end, 39 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Maine, moving costs in Maine, or the reverse trip, Maine to New Hampshire. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from New Hampshire
New Hampshire to Maine moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Hampshire to Maine?
Between the two states' main cities, Manchester and Portland, the distance is about 88 miles. From our model that is $495 – $803 for a two-bedroom home and $831 – $1,479 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $385 – $663 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $335 – $593. Across the 4 city pairs we price between New Hampshire and Maine, distances run from 88 to 227 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Hampshire to Maine take?
Manchester to Portland is about 2 hours. The move itself typically takes same day, because at this distance it usually travels on an hourly crew with one truck. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New Hampshire to Maine?
Yes. A move from New Hampshire into Maine is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 40 listed movers based in New Hampshire, 37 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within New Hampshire.
What is the cheapest way to move from New Hampshire to Maine?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $335 – $593 for a two-bedroom home over 88 miles against $495 – $803 with full-service movers. A container, about $385 – $663, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New Hampshire to Maine each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 4,373 people (±1,699) moved from New Hampshire to Maine that year, against about 3,115 (±965) from Maine to New Hampshire. That makes New Hampshire the 2nd-largest source of new residents for Maine among the states.