Moving from Ohio to Maine
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Columbus and Portland it is about 820 miles and 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 700 to 1,047 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.
- ~820 miColumbus → Portland
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,690+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 272 people moved from Ohio to Maine in 2024 (Census estimate, ±260), and about 169 went the other way. Between Columbus and Portland it is about 820 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,690 – $4,920 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 162 movers based in Ohio hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Ohio to Maine
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 272 people a year (±260), against about 169 (±174) from Maine to Ohio, so Maine gains about 103 people a year on this exchange. Ohio is the 31st-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | Penobscot County | 113 ±185* |
| Athens County | Kennebec County | 56 ±86* |
| Franklin County | Cumberland County | 45 ±67* |
| Clermont County | Androscoggin County | 28 ±47* |
| Athens County | Androscoggin County | 27 ±41* |
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.
Columbus 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 Ohio and Maine.
Cost of moving from Ohio to Maine
At about 820 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,690 – $4,920 for a two-bedroom home and $4,243 – $5,658 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,657 – $3,542; a freight trailer is $1,771 – $2,362.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,768 – $3,690 | $1,993 – $2,657 | $1,328 – $1,771 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,321 – $4,428 | $2,391 – $3,188 | $1,594 – $2,125 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,690 – $4,920 | $2,657 – $3,542 | $1,771 – $2,362 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,243 – $5,658 | $3,055 – $4,074 | $2,037 – $2,716 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,797 – $6,396 | $3,454 – $4,605 | $2,303 – $3,070 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,535 – $7,380 | $3,985 – $5,314 | $2,657 – $3,542 |
Transport only, for an estimated 820 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 Ohio to Maine
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland to Portland | ~700 mi | 3–7 days | $3,150 – $4,200 | $3,622 – $4,830 |
| Akron to Portland | ~701 mi | 3–7 days | $3,155 – $4,206 | $3,628 – $4,837 |
| Toledo to Portland | ~802 mi | 3–7 days | $3,609 – $4,812 | $4,150 – $5,534 |
| Cleveland to Bangor | ~804 mi | 3–7 days | $3,618 – $4,824 | $4,161 – $5,548 |
| Akron to Bangor | ~808 mi | 3–7 days | $3,636 – $4,848 | $4,181 – $5,575 |
| Columbus to Portland | ~820 mi | 3–7 days | $3,690 – $4,920 | $4,243 – $5,658 |
| Dayton to Portland | ~893 mi | 3–7 days | $4,019 – $5,358 | $4,621 – $6,162 |
| Toledo to Bangor | ~902 mi | 3–7 days | $4,059 – $5,412 | $4,668 – $6,224 |
| Columbus to Bangor | ~931 mi | 3–7 days | $4,190 – $5,586 | $4,818 – $6,424 |
| Cincinnati to Portland | ~935 mi | 3–7 days | $4,208 – $5,610 | $4,839 – $6,452 |
| Dayton to Bangor | ~1,002 mi | 3–7 days | $4,509 – $6,012 | $5,185 – $6,914 |
| Cincinnati to Bangor | ~1,047 mi | 3–7 days | $4,712 – $6,282 | $5,418 – $7,224 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Ohio
90 of the 162 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 510 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 65 of 270 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 80 of 510 driver inspections (15.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brendamour Moving & Storage IncCincinnati, OH · USDOT 628381 | 78 | 12 of 55 | 1 of 78 |
| Piqua Transfer & Storage CompanyPiqua, OH · USDOT 81418 | 49 | 5 of 18 | 0 of 49 |
| Glass City MoversToledo, OH · USDOT 1403449 | 40 | 1 of 15 | 7 of 40 |
| 3rd Generation Moving & Storage CompanyMarion, OH · USDOT 2493351 | 33 | 8 of 14 | 4 of 33 |
| MVM Moving & Storage Reliable Moving and Storage, Changing Places MovingToledo, OH · USDOT 1444491 | 27 | 3 of 15 | 1 of 27 |
| Moving SolutionsMentor, OH · USDOT 3665859 | 19 | 6 of 10 | 1 of 19 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
390 listed household-goods carriers are based in Ohio, 162 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Ohio 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 Ohio. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Ohio
Ohio to Maine moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Ohio to Maine?
Between the two states' main cities, Columbus and Portland, the distance is about 820 miles. From our model that is $3,690 – $4,920 for a two-bedroom home and $4,243 – $5,658 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,657 – $3,542 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,771 – $2,362. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Ohio and Maine, distances run from 700 to 1,047 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Ohio to Maine take?
Columbus to Portland is 2 days on the road (about 15 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 Ohio to Maine?
Yes. A move from Ohio into Maine is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 390 listed movers based in Ohio, 162 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Ohio.
What is the cheapest way to move from Ohio to Maine?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,771 – $2,362 for a two-bedroom home over 820 miles against $3,690 – $4,920 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,657 – $3,542, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Ohio to Maine each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 272 people (±260) moved from Ohio to Maine that year, against about 169 (±174) from Maine to Ohio. That makes Ohio the 31st-largest source of new residents for Maine among the states.