Moving from Virginia to Maine
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Virginia Beach and Portland it is about 651 miles and 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving); the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 565 to 799 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.
- ~651 miVirginia Beach → Portland
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,930+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 883 people moved from Virginia to Maine in 2024 (Census estimate, ±430), and about 670 went the other way. Between Virginia Beach and Portland it is about 651 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,930 – $3,906 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 263 movers based in Virginia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Virginia to Maine
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 883 people a year (±430), against about 670 (±579) from Maine to Virginia, so Maine gains about 213 people a year on this exchange. Virginia is the 10th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newport News City | Penobscot County | 74 ±80* |
| Stafford County | Androscoggin County | 64 ±101* |
| James City County | Kennebec County | 63 ±106* |
| Henrico County | Cumberland County | 49 ±64* |
| Alexandria City | Cumberland County | 38 ±46* |
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.
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia and Maine.
Cost of moving from Virginia to Maine
At about 651 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,930 – $3,906 for a two-bedroom home and $3,369 – $4,492 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,109 – $2,812; a freight trailer is $1,406 – $1,875.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,197 – $2,930 | $1,582 – $2,109 | $1,055 – $1,406 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,637 – $3,515 | $1,898 – $2,531 | $1,266 – $1,687 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,930 – $3,906 | $2,109 – $2,812 | $1,406 – $1,875 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,369 – $4,492 | $2,426 – $3,234 | $1,617 – $2,156 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,808 – $5,078 | $2,742 – $3,656 | $1,828 – $2,437 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,394 – $5,859 | $3,164 – $4,218 | $2,109 – $2,812 |
Transport only, for an estimated 651 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 Virginia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington to Portland | ~565 mi | 3–7 days | $2,543 – $3,390 | $2,924 – $3,899 |
| Virginia Beach to Portland | ~651 mi | 3–7 days | $2,930 – $3,906 | $3,369 – $4,492 |
| Richmond to Portland | ~660 mi | 3–7 days | $2,970 – $3,960 | $3,415 – $4,554 |
| Norfolk to Portland | ~662 mi | 3–7 days | $2,979 – $3,972 | $3,426 – $4,568 |
| Chesapeake to Portland | ~674 mi | 3–7 days | $3,033 – $4,044 | $3,488 – $4,651 |
| Arlington to Bangor | ~690 mi | 3–7 days | $3,105 – $4,140 | $3,571 – $4,761 |
| Virginia Beach to Bangor | ~776 mi | 3–7 days | $3,492 – $4,656 | $4,016 – $5,354 |
| Richmond to Bangor | ~785 mi | 3–7 days | $3,533 – $4,710 | $4,062 – $5,416 |
| Norfolk to Bangor | ~787 mi | 3–7 days | $3,542 – $4,722 | $4,073 – $5,430 |
| Chesapeake to Bangor | ~799 mi | 3–7 days | $3,596 – $4,794 | $4,135 – $5,513 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Virginia
107 of the 263 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,338 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 164 of 765 vehicle inspections (21.4%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 163 of 1,338 driver inspections (12.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Transfer IncChesapeake, VA · USDOT 139659 | 426 | 50 of 247 | 3 of 426 |
| JK Moving ServicesSterling, VA · USDOT 1065394 | 107 | 7 of 57 | 8 of 107 |
| Stewart Moving and StorageMidlothian, VA · USDOT 1194537 | 102 | 13 of 50 | 9 of 102 |
| Quality Services MovingLorton, VA · USDOT 819924 | 54 | 16 of 32 | 11 of 54 |
| Hampton Roads Moving & StorageSuffolk, VA · USDOT 1581633 | 46 | 10 of 25 | 2 of 46 |
| Apple MovingChesapeake, VA · USDOT 163678 | 40 | 4 of 22 | 4 of 40 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
411 listed household-goods carriers are based in Virginia, 263 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Virginia 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 Virginia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Virginia
Virginia to Maine moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Virginia to Maine?
Between the two states' main cities, Virginia Beach and Portland, the distance is about 651 miles. From our model that is $2,930 – $3,906 for a two-bedroom home and $3,369 – $4,492 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,109 – $2,812 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,406 – $1,875. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Virginia and Maine, distances run from 565 to 799 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Virginia to Maine take?
Virginia Beach to Portland is 2 days on the road (about 12 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 Virginia to Maine?
Yes. A move from Virginia into Maine is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 411 listed movers based in Virginia, 263 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Virginia.
What is the cheapest way to move from Virginia to Maine?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,406 – $1,875 for a two-bedroom home over 651 miles against $2,930 – $3,906 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,109 – $2,812, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Virginia to Maine each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 883 people (±430) moved from Virginia to Maine that year, against about 670 (±579) from Maine to Virginia. That makes Virginia the 10th-largest source of new residents for Maine among the states.