Moving from Utah to Maine
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Salt Lake City and Portland it is about 2,469 miles and 5 days on the road (about 45 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,462 to 2,760 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.
- ~2,469 miSalt Lake City → Portland
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $11,111+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 430 people moved from Utah to Maine in 2024 (Census estimate, ±316), and about 430 went the other way. Between Salt Lake City and Portland it is about 2,469 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $11,111 – $14,814 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 45 movers based in Utah hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Utah to Maine
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 430 people a year (±316), against about 430 (±461) from Maine to Utah, so Maine gains about 0 people a year on this exchange. Utah is the 23rd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | Androscoggin County | 62 ±96* |
| Salt Lake County | Lincoln County | 59 ±69* |
| Utah County | Cumberland County | 47 ±72* |
| Wasatch County | Sagadahoc County | 30 ±47* |
| Salt Lake County | Penobscot County | 17 ±28* |
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.
Salt Lake 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 Utah and Maine.
Cost of moving from Utah to Maine
At about 2,469 miles, full-service movers should land around $11,111 – $14,814 for a two-bedroom home and $12,777 – $17,036 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $8,000 – $10,666; a freight trailer is $5,333 – $7,111.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $8,333 – $11,111 | $6,000 – $8,000 | $4,000 – $5,333 |
| 1 bedroom | $9,999 – $13,333 | $7,200 – $9,599 | $4,800 – $6,400 |
| 2 bedrooms | $11,111 – $14,814 | $8,000 – $10,666 | $5,333 – $7,111 |
| 3 bedrooms | $12,777 – $17,036 | $9,199 – $12,266 | $6,133 – $8,177 |
| 4 bedrooms | $14,444 – $19,258 | $10,399 – $13,866 | $6,933 – $9,244 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $16,666 – $22,221 | $11,999 – $15,999 | $8,000 – $10,666 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,469 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 Utah to Maine
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden to Portland | ~2,462 mi | 7–14 days | $11,079 – $14,772 | $12,741 – $16,988 |
| Salt Lake City to Portland | ~2,469 mi | 7–14 days | $11,111 – $14,814 | $12,777 – $17,036 |
| Provo to Portland | ~2,470 mi | 7–14 days | $11,115 – $14,820 | $12,782 – $17,043 |
| Ogden to Bangor | ~2,531 mi | 7–14 days | $11,390 – $15,186 | $13,098 – $17,464 |
| Salt Lake City to Bangor | ~2,540 mi | 7–14 days | $11,430 – $15,240 | $13,145 – $17,526 |
| Provo to Bangor | ~2,543 mi | 7–14 days | $11,444 – $15,258 | $13,160 – $17,547 |
| Saint George to Portland | ~2,680 mi | 7–14 days | $12,060 – $16,080 | $13,869 – $18,492 |
| Saint George to Bangor | ~2,760 mi | 7–14 days | $12,420 – $16,560 | $14,283 – $19,044 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Utah
18 of the 45 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 97 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 10 of 57 vehicle inspections (17.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 12 of 94 driver inspections (12.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&S Moving LLCHooper, UT · USDOT 3540875 | 16 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 16 |
| A1 Custom Movers LLCOrem, UT · USDOT 1271923 | 13 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 13 |
| Affordable Moving LLCSouth Jordan, UT · USDOT 3532380 | 11 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 11 |
| Designer Moving and StorageSlc, UT · USDOT 284519 | 10 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 10 |
| Best of Utah Moving Company LLCSandy, UT · USDOT 2920944 | 10 | 1 of 7 | 1 of 10 |
| Loyal Moving and Storage LLCSalt Lake City, UT · USDOT 4256547 | 6 | 1 of 2 | 4 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
119 listed household-goods carriers are based in Utah, 45 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Utah 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 Utah. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Utah
Utah to Maine moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Utah to Maine?
Between the two states' main cities, Salt Lake City and Portland, the distance is about 2,469 miles. From our model that is $11,111 – $14,814 for a two-bedroom home and $12,777 – $17,036 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $8,000 – $10,666 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $5,333 – $7,111. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Utah and Maine, distances run from 2,462 to 2,760 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Utah to Maine take?
Salt Lake City to Portland is 5 days on the road (about 45 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Utah to Maine?
Yes. A move from Utah into Maine is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 119 listed movers based in Utah, 45 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Utah.
What is the cheapest way to move from Utah to Maine?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $5,333 – $7,111 for a two-bedroom home over 2,469 miles against $11,111 – $14,814 with full-service movers. A container, about $8,000 – $10,666, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Utah to Maine each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 430 people (±316) moved from Utah to Maine that year, against about 430 (±461) from Maine to Utah. That makes Utah the 23rd-largest source of new residents for Maine among the states.