Moving from New Yorkto 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 5 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.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 326 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in New York
984 household-goods carriers in New York are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Piece Of Cake Moving, New York · USDOT 3066988 · 340 trucks
- Roadway Moving, New York · USDOT 1854436 · 190 trucks
- Great Moving Inc, Staten Island · USDOT 2180117 · 70 trucks
- Pedowitz Machinery Movers, Hauppauge · USDOT 357223 · 67 trucks
- Clancy Relocation & Logistics, Patterson · USDOT 265038 · 56 trucks
At the Maine end
40 household-goods carriers are based in Maine — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Portland runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,467 – $1,956 | $1,834 – $2,445 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,687 – $2,249 | $2,109 – $2,811 |
Transit is 1 to 3 days. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
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. Any move that crosses from New York into Maine is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
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 splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $2,109 – $2,811 rather than $1,687 – $2,249.