Moving from Yonkers, NY to Portland, ME
About 309 miles across a state line, from New York into Maine, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Yonkers, NY to Portland, ME covers about 309 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,391 – $1,854 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 28 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 309 miles, about 6 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 $1,391 – $1,854. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 6 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Yonkers to Portland
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,043 – $1,391 | $751 – $1,001 | $501 – $667 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,251 – $1,669 | $901 – $1,201 | $601 – $801 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,391 – $1,854 | $1,001 – $1,335 | $667 – $890 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,599 – $2,132 | $1,151 – $1,535 | $768 – $1,023 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,808 – $2,410 | $1,302 – $1,735 | $868 – $1,157 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,086 – $2,781 | $1,502 – $2,002 | $1,001 – $1,335 |
Transport only, for an estimated 309 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, Yonkers to Portland
309 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,545. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,391 to $1,854, 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 Yonkers to Portland
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 28 people a year (±37) moved from Westchester County, NY, home to Yonkers, to Cumberland County, ME, home to Portland. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Too few went the other way to estimate. Movers from Westchester County make up 0.2% of the 15,393 people a year who moved into Cumberland County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,927 people a year (±803) moving from New York to Maine and about 1,326 people a year (±643) from Maine to New York — a net gain for Maine of about 601 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Fairfield County, CT | 4,675 ±1,028 |
| New York County, NY | 3,253 ±577 |
| Bronx County, NY | 2,586 ±1,070 |
| Dutchess County, NY | 2,202 ±500 |
| Putnam County, NY | 1,334 ±497 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| York County, ME | 1,799 ±379 |
| Androscoggin County, ME | 1,445 ±352 |
| Penobscot County, ME | 726 ±337 |
| Kennebec County, ME | 542 ±262 |
| Oxford County, ME | 536 ±187 |
Licensed movers at each end
501 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Yonkers (929 counting those licensed only inside New York). 309 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 15.3% of their 1,718 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piece of Cake MovingUSDOT 3066988 | New York City · 15 mi | 340 trucks | 383 | 10.2% of 246 |
| Roadway MovingUSDOT 1854436 | New York City · 7 mi | 190 trucks | 236 | 12.0% of 166 |
| Great Moving IncUSDOT 2180117 | Staten Island · 23 mi | 70 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Oz Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1058063 | Yonkers · 1 mi | 35 trucks | 27 | 13.3% of 15 |
| Molloy Moving & StorageUSDOT 241034 | Farmingdale · 28 mi | 33 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Perfect MovingUSDOT 3222129 | Long Island City · 13 mi | 31 trucks | 28 | 13.3% of 15 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Portland end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Portland: Bisson Moving LLC (Westbrook, 20 trucks), Earle W Noyes & Sons Moving Specialists (Portland, 14 trucks), Integrity Movers (Scarborough, 5 trucks), Reds Moving Inc (Lewiston, 5 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from New York into Maine, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Yonkers to Portland
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 309 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 Portland
A local move inside Portland 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 Portland are Manchester (about 88 mi), Nashua (about 101 mi), Boston (about 115 mi).
Other routes from Yonkers
All routes from Yonkers, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Yonkers to New York City, NY | ~19 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Yonkers to Jersey City, NJ | ~19 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Yonkers to Newark, NJ | ~23 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Yonkers to New Haven, CT | ~66 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Yonkers to Hartford, CT | ~100 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Yonkers to Wilmington, DE | ~139 mi | $626 – $834 |
| Yonkers to Providence, RI | ~167 mi | $752 – $1,002 |
| Yonkers to Boston, MA | ~206 mi | $927 – $1,236 |
Also moving to Portland: from Manchester, NH, from Boston, MA, from Bangor, ME, from Hartford, CT.
Yonkers to Portland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Yonkers to Portland, ME?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 309 miles cost about $1,043 – $1,391 for a studio, $1,391 – $1,854 for a two-bedroom home and $1,599 – $2,132 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Yonkers to Portland, ME take?
The drive is about 6 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 Yonkers to Portland, ME?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $667 – $890 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,391 – $1,854 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,001 – $1,335.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Yonkers to Portland, ME?
Yes. Yonkers is in New York and Portland is in Maine, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 501 listed movers within 30 miles of Yonkers hold it.
How many people move from Yonkers to Portland, ME each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 28 people a year (margin of error ±37) moved from Westchester County, which contains Yonkers, to Cumberland County, which contains Portland.
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.