Alpharetta, GA → Portland, ME · Long-distance move
About 1,184 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,080–$7,560, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,260 carriers on the Alpharetta side and 113 in Portland.
Moving from Alpharetta to Portland is a long-distance move of roughly 1,184 road miles, heading northeast from Georgia to Maine.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,080 to $7,560 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 7 min.
On the Alpharetta side there are 1,260 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (604 of them authorized for interstate work), and 113 around Portland (63 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Portland.
Alpharetta has a population of about 68,000 and Portland about 69,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,447 and 3,176 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,030 | $2,480 | $3,020 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,050 | $3,720 | $4,530 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,080 | $6,190 | $7,560 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,130 | $9,910 | $12,090 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,170 | $13,630 | $16,620 |
$1,670–$2,350
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,080–$3,050
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,080–$7,560
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Lazer Spot INC
Legal name: Saia Motor Freight Line LLC
Legal name: Sld Transport, LLC
Legal name: Earle W Noyes & Son
Legal name: Tmt Portland LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,030 to $3,020 for a studio, $3,050 to $4,530 for a one-bedroom, $5,080 to $7,560 for a two-bedroom, $8,130 to $12,090 for a three-bedroom and $11,170 to $16,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,184 road miles (1,003 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 7 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Georgia into Maine makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,670 to $2,350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,080 to $3,050. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Alpharetta–Portland corridor.