Portland, ME

Everett, WA → Portland, ME · Cross-country move

Movers from Everett to Portland

About 2,920 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,790–$13,080, delivery in 7–14 days, 232 carriers on the Everett side and 113 in Portland.

  • 2,920 miroad distance
  • 51 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,790–$13,0802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,920 miles (2,475 straight-line)
Drive time
51 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
232 (77 interstate)
Movers at destination
113 (63 interstate)

Reverse: Portland → Everett

Portland sits about 2,920 miles east of Everett, which makes this an interstate relocation from Washington to Maine that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $8,790 to $13,080 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 51 hours (6 driving days).

On the Everett side there are 232 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (77 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.

Everett has a population of about 113,567 and Portland about 69,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,332 and 3,176 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Maine than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Maine does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Everett to Portland

Full-service estimate for 2,920 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,520 $4,290 $5,230
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,280 $6,430 $7,850
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,790 $10,720 $13,080
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,070 $17,160 $20,930
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,350 $23,590 $28,780

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,050–$5,720

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$3,630–$5,330

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$8,790–$13,080

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Everett (origin)

Hogland Transfer Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
8264
MC
40505
Based in
Everett, WA 98203 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Trelawny Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3477238
MC
1140038
Based in
Everett, WA 98208 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Move Northwest Move Logistix Olympic Move Group

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2416564
MC
135723
Based in
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Takdir Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3230745
MC
1012863
Based in
Snohomish, WA 98296 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

On-It Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3319655
MC
1056100
Based in
Lynnwood, WA 98037 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
15 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

M&s Transport Nw INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1029998
MC
431876
Based in
Mukilteo, WA 98275 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4361000
MC
1706532
Based in
Marysville, WA 98271 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

2 Men & A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1527252
MC
569590
Based in
Marysville, WA 98271 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

All 232 movers in Everett

Near Portland (destination)

Sysco Northern New England INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
284941
MC
1099777
Based in
Westbrook, ME 04092 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
85 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Dump Guy LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2421539
MC
1270956
Based in
Scarborough, ME 04074 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
38 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Bisson Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
9153
MC
237741
Based in
Westbrook, ME 04092 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Earle W Noyes & Sons Moving Specialists

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
51022
MC
38092
Based in
Portland, ME 04101 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Smart Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3486792
MC
1146232
Based in
Gorham, ME 04038 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

B & B Towinggateway Auto LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
859406
MC
383664
Based in
Westbrook, ME 04092 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Local Muscle LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2162841
MC
822854
Based in
Portland, ME 04103 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2926493
MC
987632
Based in
Westbrook, ME 04092 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

All 113 movers in Portland

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Everett to Portland?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,520 to $5,230 for a studio, $5,280 to $7,850 for a one-bedroom, $8,790 to $13,080 for a two-bedroom, $14,070 to $20,930 for a three-bedroom and $19,350 to $28,780 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Portland from Everett?

About 2,920 road miles (2,475 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 51 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Washington 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Everett to Portland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,050 to $5,720 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,630 to $5,330. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Everett–Portland corridor.