Fargo, ND → Portland, ME · Cross-country move

Movers from Fargo to Portland

About 1,544 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,930–$8,830, delivery in 5–10 days, 99 carriers on the Fargo side and 113 in Portland.

1,544 miroad distance
27 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$5,930–$8,8302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Fargo, North Dakota
To: Portland, Maine
Road distance: ≈ 1,544 miles (1,309 straight-line)
Drive time: 27 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 99 (88 interstate)
Movers at destination: 113 (63 interstate)

Reverse: Portland → Fargo

The route from Fargo, ND to Portland, ME covers roughly 1,544 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $5,930 to $8,830 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 27 hours (4 driving days).

On the Fargo side there are 99 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (88 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.

Fargo has a population of about 136,275 and Portland about 69,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,530 and 3,176 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Fargo to Portland

Full-service estimate for 1,544 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,370	$2,890	$3,530
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,560	$4,340	$5,300
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,930	$7,230	$8,830
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,490	$11,580	$14,120
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$13,050	$15,920	$19,420

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,190–$3,090

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

Portable container

$2,400–$3,530

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

Full-service mover

$5,930–$8,830

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Fargo (origin)

Magnum Ltl INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 404961
MC: 233791
Based in: Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 539 trucks, 614 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (800) 726-7510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Magnum LTD

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 184416
MC: 151665
Based in: Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 292 trucks, 292 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (800) 726-7510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Great Plains Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 538508
MC: 268241
Based in: Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 140 trucks, 141 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (701) 281-3006 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hjh Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3338255
MC: 1066651
Based in: Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 83 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (308) 237-3151 Route Verify on FMCSA

J-Mar Enterprises

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: North Loop Tl LLC

USDOT: 291072
MC: 184368
Based in: West Fargo, ND 58078 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 51 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (701) 277-0039 Route Verify on FMCSA

Midwest Moving Midwest Moving Company Mmco Mmc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Midwest Moving Company LLC

USDOT: 3263587
MC: 1029171
Based in: West Fargo, ND 58078 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (800) 851-8235 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Fargo LLC

USDOT: 3220190
MC: 1007626
Based in: Fargo, ND 58103 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (701) 566-6581 Route Verify on FMCSA

Laabsame Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3340656
MC: 1066193
Based in: Fargo, ND 58103 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (701) 630-9226 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 99 movers in Fargo

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

Call (207) 871-0700 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (207) 450-5858 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (207) 514-1060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Earle W Noyes & Sons Moving Specialists

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Earle W Noyes & Son

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

Call (207) 775-5876 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (833) 737-6278 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (207) 772-4236 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (207) 370-9090 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Portland LLC

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

Call (207) 835-8440 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 113 movers in Portland

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,370 to $3,530 for a studio, $3,560 to $5,300 for a one-bedroom, $5,930 to $8,830 for a two-bedroom, $9,490 to $14,120 for a three-bedroom and $13,050 to $19,420 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Portland from Fargo?

About 1,544 road miles (1,309 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 North Dakota 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 Fargo to Portland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,190 to $3,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,400 to $3,530. 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 Fargo–Portland corridor.