Moving from Tennessee to Maine
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and Portland it is about 1,183 miles and 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,046 to 1,520 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.
- ~1,183 miNashville → Portland
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,324+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 585 people moved from Tennessee to Maine in 2024 (Census estimate, ±437). Between Nashville and Portland it is about 1,183 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,324 – $7,098 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 132 movers based in Tennessee hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Tennessee to Maine
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 585 people a year (±437). Tennessee is the 18th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blount County | Cumberland County | 111 ±169* |
| Shelby County | Cumberland County | 32 ±37* |
| Hamblen County | Cumberland County | 29 ±43* |
| Hickman County | Piscataquis County | 27 ±43* |
| Hamilton County | Cumberland County | 26 ±33* |
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.
Nashville 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 Tennessee and Maine.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to Maine
At about 1,183 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,324 – $7,098 for a two-bedroom home and $6,122 – $8,163 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,833 – $5,111; a freight trailer is $2,555 – $3,407.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,993 – $5,324 | $2,875 – $3,833 | $1,916 – $2,555 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,791 – $6,388 | $3,450 – $4,600 | $2,300 – $3,066 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,324 – $7,098 | $3,833 – $5,111 | $2,555 – $3,407 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,122 – $8,163 | $4,408 – $5,877 | $2,939 – $3,918 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,921 – $9,227 | $4,983 – $6,644 | $3,322 – $4,429 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,985 – $10,647 | $5,749 – $7,666 | $3,833 – $5,111 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,183 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 Tennessee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville to Portland | ~1,046 mi | 3–7 days | $4,707 – $6,276 | $5,413 – $7,217 |
| Chattanooga to Portland | ~1,163 mi | 3–7 days | $5,234 – $6,978 | $6,019 – $8,025 |
| Knoxville to Bangor | ~1,168 mi | 3–7 days | $5,256 – $7,008 | $6,044 – $8,059 |
| Nashville to Portland | ~1,183 mi | 3–7 days | $5,324 – $7,098 | $6,122 – $8,163 |
| Chattanooga to Bangor | ~1,285 mi | 7–14 days | $5,783 – $7,710 | $6,650 – $8,866 |
| Nashville to Bangor | ~1,300 mi | 7–14 days | $5,850 – $7,800 | $6,727 – $8,970 |
| Memphis to Portland | ~1,405 mi | 7–14 days | $6,323 – $8,430 | $7,271 – $9,694 |
| Memphis to Bangor | ~1,520 mi | 7–14 days | $6,840 – $9,120 | $7,866 – $10,488 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Tennessee
70 of the 132 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 480 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 50 of 273 vehicle inspections (18.3%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 105 of 479 driver inspections (21.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talent's Moving & Storage IncChattanooga, TN · USDOT 3854391 | 52 | 9 of 34 | 10 of 52 |
| Colonial Van Lines IncClarkrange, TN · USDOT 4071435 | 33 | 4 of 16 | 1 of 33 |
| Big League Movers IncMemphis, TN · USDOT 1999318 | 31 | 3 of 20 | 12 of 31 |
| Boundless Moving and StorageCleveland, TN · USDOT 2798532 | 27 | 1 of 16 | 6 of 27 |
| Rowe Transfer IncKnoxville, TN · USDOT 1079919 | 25 | 3 of 13 | 0 of 25 |
| Justpro Moving LLCSpring Hill, TN · USDOT 3925031 | 20 | 1 of 10 | 3 of 20 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
266 listed household-goods carriers are based in Tennessee, 132 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Tennessee 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 Tennessee. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Tennessee
Tennessee to Maine moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to Maine?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and Portland, the distance is about 1,183 miles. From our model that is $5,324 – $7,098 for a two-bedroom home and $6,122 – $8,163 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,833 – $5,111 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,555 – $3,407. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Tennessee and Maine, distances run from 1,046 to 1,520 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to Maine take?
Nashville to Portland is 3 days on the road (about 22 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 Tennessee to Maine?
Yes. A move from Tennessee into Maine is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 266 listed movers based in Tennessee, 132 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Tennessee.
What is the cheapest way to move from Tennessee to Maine?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,555 – $3,407 for a two-bedroom home over 1,183 miles against $5,324 – $7,098 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,833 – $5,111, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Tennessee to Maine each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 585 people (±437) moved from Tennessee to Maine that year. That makes Tennessee the 18th-largest source of new residents for Maine among the states.