Moving from Pennsylvania to Maine
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Philadelphia and Portland it is about 419 miles and about 8 hours; the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 397 to 752 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.
- ~419 miPhiladelphia → Portland
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $1,886+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 834 people moved from Pennsylvania to Maine in 2024 (Census estimate, ±499), and about 201 went the other way. Between Philadelphia and Portland it is about 419 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,886 – $2,514 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 223 movers based in Pennsylvania hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Pennsylvania to Maine
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 834 people a year (±499), against about 201 (±191) from Maine to Pennsylvania, so Maine gains about 633 people a year on this exchange. Pennsylvania is the 12th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Erie County | Penobscot County | 158 ±231* |
| Philadelphia County | Cumberland County | 144 ±165* |
| Allegheny County | Cumberland County | 92 ±107* |
| Lycoming County | Cumberland County | 56 ±67* |
| Dauphin County | Knox County | 45 ±72* |
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.
Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania and Maine.
Cost of moving from Pennsylvania to Maine
At about 419 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,886 – $2,514 for a two-bedroom home and $2,168 – $2,891 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,358 – $1,810; a freight trailer is $905 – $1,207.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,414 – $1,886 | $1,018 – $1,358 | $679 – $905 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,697 – $2,263 | $1,222 – $1,629 | $815 – $1,086 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,886 – $2,514 | $1,358 – $1,810 | $905 – $1,207 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,168 – $2,891 | $1,561 – $2,082 | $1,041 – $1,388 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,451 – $3,268 | $1,765 – $2,353 | $1,177 – $1,569 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,828 – $3,771 | $2,036 – $2,715 | $1,358 – $1,810 |
Transport only, for an estimated 419 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 Pennsylvania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown to Portland | ~397 mi | 1–3 days | $1,787 – $2,382 | $2,054 – $2,739 |
| Philadelphia to Portland | ~419 mi | 3–7 days | $1,886 – $2,514 | $2,168 – $2,891 |
| Harrisburg to Portland | ~481 mi | 3–7 days | $2,165 – $2,886 | $2,489 – $3,319 |
| Allentown to Bangor | ~521 mi | 3–7 days | $2,345 – $3,126 | $2,696 – $3,595 |
| Philadelphia to Bangor | ~545 mi | 3–7 days | $2,453 – $3,270 | $2,820 – $3,761 |
| Erie to Portland | ~593 mi | 3–7 days | $2,669 – $3,558 | $3,069 – $4,092 |
| Harrisburg to Bangor | ~604 mi | 3–7 days | $2,718 – $3,624 | $3,126 – $4,168 |
| Pittsburgh to Portland | ~637 mi | 3–7 days | $2,867 – $3,822 | $3,296 – $4,395 |
| Erie to Bangor | ~695 mi | 3–7 days | $3,128 – $4,170 | $3,597 – $4,795 |
| Pittsburgh to Bangor | ~752 mi | 3–7 days | $3,384 – $4,512 | $3,892 – $5,189 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Pennsylvania
139 of the 223 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 783 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 63 of 422 vehicle inspections (14.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 130 of 783 driver inspections (16.6%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills Transfer & Storage IncGreensburg, PA · USDOT 85531 | 35 | 3 of 20 | 0 of 35 |
| J Cawley Moving LLCHanover Township, PA · USDOT 2117707 | 28 | 0 of 21 | 1 of 28 |
| Bright Eye Movers and Cleaners LLCCamp Hill, PA · USDOT 3597545 | 27 | 5 of 15 | 17 of 27 |
| Superior Moving & Storage IncPhiladelphia, PA · USDOT 390115 | 26 | 2 of 14 | 4 of 26 |
| South Hills Movers IncBethel Park, PA · USDOT 98045 | 26 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 26 |
| We-Haul Moving LLCBethlehem, PA · USDOT 967376 | 25 | 2 of 12 | 2 of 25 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
355 listed household-goods carriers are based in Pennsylvania, 223 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania to Maine moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Pennsylvania to Maine?
Between the two states' main cities, Philadelphia and Portland, the distance is about 419 miles. From our model that is $1,886 – $2,514 for a two-bedroom home and $2,168 – $2,891 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,358 – $1,810 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $905 – $1,207. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Pennsylvania and Maine, distances run from 397 to 752 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Pennsylvania to Maine take?
Philadelphia to Portland is about 8 hours. 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 Pennsylvania to Maine?
Yes. A move from Pennsylvania into Maine is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 355 listed movers based in Pennsylvania, 223 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Pennsylvania.
What is the cheapest way to move from Pennsylvania to Maine?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $905 – $1,207 for a two-bedroom home over 419 miles against $1,886 – $2,514 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,358 – $1,810, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Pennsylvania to Maine each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 834 people (±499) moved from Pennsylvania to Maine that year, against about 201 (±191) from Maine to Pennsylvania. That makes Pennsylvania the 12th-largest source of new residents for Maine among the states.