Daytona Beach, FL → Portland, ME · Long-distance move
About 1,375 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,660–$8,430, delivery in 3–7 days, 88 carriers on the Daytona Beach side and 113 in Portland.
Portland sits about 1,375 miles northeast of Daytona Beach, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to Maine that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $5,660 to $8,430 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 24 hours (3 driving days).
On the Daytona Beach side there are 88 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (41 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.
Daytona Beach has a population of about 75,000 and Portland about 69,000. Portland is the denser city (3,176 people per square mile versus 1,078 in Daytona Beach), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Maine does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,270 | $2,760 | $3,370 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,400 | $4,140 | $5,060 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,660 | $6,910 | $8,430 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,060 | $11,050 | $13,480 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,460 | $15,200 | $18,540 |
$2,010–$2,840
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,250–$3,300
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,660–$8,430
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Daytona Beach, FL → 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.
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Legal name: Earle W Noyes & Son
Legal name: Tmt Portland LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,270 to $3,370 for a studio, $3,400 to $5,060 for a one-bedroom, $5,660 to $8,430 for a two-bedroom, $9,060 to $13,480 for a three-bedroom and $12,460 to $18,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,375 road miles (1,165 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).
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 Florida 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 $2,010 to $2,840 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,250 to $3,300. 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 Daytona Beach–Portland corridor.