Brockton, MA → Portland, ME · Short-haul move
About 136 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,300–$3,420, delivery in 1–2 days, 288 carriers on the Brockton side and 113 in Portland.
The route from Brockton, MA to Portland, ME covers roughly 136 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 3 h 3 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,300 and $3,420, before packing or storage.
On the Brockton side there are 288 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (179 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.
Brockton has a population of about 106,134 and Portland about 69,000. Brockton is considerably denser (4,960 people per square mile versus 3,176), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Maine than in Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,370 | $1,660 | $2,030 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,380 | $1,680 | $2,050 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,300 | $2,800 | $3,420 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,670 | $4,480 | $5,470 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,050 | $6,160 | $7,520 |
$290–$410
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,140–$1,680
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,300–$3,420
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Brockton, MA → Portland, ME. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Redline Freight Systems Corp
Legal name: Usart Company INC
Legal name: Prime Home Delivery INC
Legal name: Earle W Noyes & Son
Legal name: Tmt Portland LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,370 to $2,030 for a studio, $1,380 to $2,050 for a one-bedroom, $2,300 to $3,420 for a two-bedroom, $3,670 to $5,470 for a three-bedroom and $5,050 to $7,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 136 road miles (115 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 3 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Massachusetts 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 $290 to $410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,140 to $1,680. 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 Brockton–Portland corridor.