Moving from New York to Maine
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New York City and Portland it is about 326 miles and about 6 hours; the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 221 to 607 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.
- ~326 miNew York City → Portland
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,467+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 1,927 people moved from New York to Maine in 2024 (Census estimate, ±803), and about 1,326 went the other way. Between New York City and Portland it is about 326 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,467 – $1,956 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 335 movers based in New York hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New York to Maine
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,927 people a year (±803), against about 1,326 (±643) from Maine to New York, so Maine gains about 601 people a year on this exchange. New York is the 4th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | York County | 272 ±289* |
| Kings County | Cumberland County | 227 ±103 |
| New York County | Cumberland County | 160 ±96 |
| Saratoga County | York County | 119 ±127* |
| New York County | Penobscot County | 110 ±122* |
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.
New York City 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 York and Maine.
Cost of moving from New York to Maine
At about 326 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,467 – $1,956 for a two-bedroom home and $1,687 – $2,249 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,056 – $1,408; a freight trailer is $704 – $939.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,100 – $1,467 | $792 – $1,056 | $528 – $704 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,320 – $1,760 | $951 – $1,267 | $634 – $845 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,467 – $1,956 | $1,056 – $1,408 | $704 – $939 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,687 – $2,249 | $1,215 – $1,620 | $810 – $1,080 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,907 – $2,543 | $1,373 – $1,831 | $915 – $1,221 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,201 – $2,934 | $1,584 – $2,112 | $1,056 – $1,408 |
Transport only, for an estimated 326 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 New York to Maine
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany to Portland | ~221 mi | 1–3 days | $995 – $1,326 | $1,144 – $1,525 |
| Schenectady to Portland | ~226 mi | 1–3 days | $1,017 – $1,356 | $1,170 – $1,559 |
| Utica to Portland | ~295 mi | 1–3 days | $1,328 – $1,770 | $1,527 – $2,036 |
| New Rochelle to Portland | ~305 mi | 1–3 days | $1,373 – $1,830 | $1,578 – $2,105 |
| Mount Vernon to Portland | ~307 mi | 1–3 days | $1,382 – $1,842 | $1,589 – $2,118 |
| Yonkers to Portland | ~309 mi | 1–3 days | $1,391 – $1,854 | $1,599 – $2,132 |
| New York City to Portland | ~326 mi | 1–3 days | $1,467 – $1,956 | $1,687 – $2,249 |
| Albany to Bangor | ~338 mi | 1–3 days | $1,521 – $2,028 | $1,749 – $2,332 |
| Schenectady to Bangor | ~340 mi | 1–3 days | $1,530 – $2,040 | $1,759 – $2,346 |
| Syracuse to Portland | ~348 mi | 1–3 days | $1,566 – $2,088 | $1,801 – $2,401 |
| Utica to Bangor | ~399 mi | 1–3 days | $1,796 – $2,394 | $2,065 – $2,753 |
| New Rochelle to Bangor | ~431 mi | 3–7 days | $1,940 – $2,586 | $2,230 – $2,974 |
| Rochester to Portland | ~432 mi | 3–7 days | $1,944 – $2,592 | $2,236 – $2,981 |
| Mount Vernon to Bangor | ~433 mi | 3–7 days | $1,949 – $2,598 | $2,241 – $2,988 |
| Yonkers to Bangor | ~434 mi | 3–7 days | $1,953 – $2,604 | $2,246 – $2,995 |
| Syracuse to Bangor | ~451 mi | 3–7 days | $2,030 – $2,706 | $2,334 – $3,112 |
| New York City to Bangor | ~452 mi | 3–7 days | $2,034 – $2,712 | $2,339 – $3,119 |
| Buffalo to Portland | ~509 mi | 3–7 days | $2,291 – $3,054 | $2,634 – $3,512 |
| Rochester to Bangor | ~529 mi | 3–7 days | $2,381 – $3,174 | $2,738 – $3,650 |
| Buffalo to Bangor | ~607 mi | 3–7 days | $2,732 – $3,642 | $3,141 – $4,188 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in New York
213 of the 335 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,296 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 204 of 1,423 vehicle inspections (14.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 301 of 2,294 driver inspections (13.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piece of Cake MovingNew York City, NY · USDOT 3066988 | 383 | 25 of 246 | 20 of 383 |
| Roadway MovingNew York City, NY · USDOT 1854436 | 236 | 20 of 166 | 41 of 235 |
| Plycon Transportation GroupKings Park, NY · USDOT 331582 | 85 | 9 of 51 | 1 of 85 |
| Pedowitz Machinery MoversHauppauge, NY · USDOT 357223 | 81 | 12 of 33 | 5 of 81 |
| College Hunks MovingHauppauge, NY · USDOT 2177516 | 74 | 6 of 41 | 8 of 74 |
| Arnoff Moving & StorageMalta, NY · USDOT 1041699 | 52 | 1 of 30 | 2 of 52 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
954 listed household-goods carriers are based in New York, 335 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the New York 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 York. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from New York
New York to Maine moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New York to Maine?
Between the two states' main cities, New York City and Portland, the distance is about 326 miles. From our model that is $1,467 – $1,956 for a two-bedroom home and $1,687 – $2,249 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,056 – $1,408 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $704 – $939. Across the 20 city pairs we price between New York and Maine, distances run from 221 to 607 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New York to Maine take?
New York City to Portland is about 6 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New York to Maine?
Yes. A move from New York into Maine is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 954 listed movers based in New York, 335 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within New York.
What is the cheapest way to move from New York to Maine?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $704 – $939 for a two-bedroom home over 326 miles against $1,467 – $1,956 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,056 – $1,408, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New York to Maine each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,927 people (±803) moved from New York to Maine that year, against about 1,326 (±643) from Maine to New York. That makes New York the 4th-largest source of new residents for Maine among the states.